On May 26th:

1637 A Pre-Dawn Attack Changes Everything

Before the sun rose, fire and fury swept through a village—leaving a legacy that would haunt the frontier.

1868 One Vote, One Presidency Preserved

In a deeply divided chamber, a single decision kept the highest office intact—and history took a different turn.

1897 A Shadow Enters the Literary World

He arrived in whispers and fog, wrapped in fear and fascination—and never truly left.

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