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Be Prepared For Research To Lead To More Questions Than Answers
When the Allies occupied Japan after WWII there was a great horde of treasure in the vaults of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo. I collected some information about this horde while researching a book of the
Himeji Castle on a Sunny Winter Day
Photo of the famously beautiful Himeji Castle on a winter day, from a gallery of Japanese Castles dating from the 14th century onward.
Cold War: AIM-54 Phoenix
Developed in the 1960s, the AIM-54 Phoenix missile was the US Navy's first long-range missile. Designed to operate with the AWG-9 radar, the AIM-54 was carried aboard the US Navy's F-14 Tomcats and was largely meant to serve in a fleet defense role. The AIM-54 was retired from service in S
American Civil War: Turning Points
The two victories at Gettysburg, PA and Vicksburg, MS, turned the Civil War in the Union's favor. Culminating within a day of each other, Gettysburg and Vicksburg respectively put Lee on the defensive in the East and opened the Mississippi in the West, paving the way for the South's ultima
Three Powerful Black Newspapers During the Jim Crow Era
The African-American press was instrumental in campaigning against Jim Crow in the South and de facto segregation in the North.
Today in American History - August 25
Learn what happened today - August 25th - in American History.
The History of Italian Art
Italy has always been one of the main centers for art throughout the centuries, often influencing the whole of Europe. From the Byzantine period through the High Renaissance, Italian artists were some of the most famous in the world. New styles of painting were often echoed in the sculpture and arch
Review: 'White Murder,' by David Wishart
Review of 'White Murder,' by David Wishart, an historical mystery about the race horse factions in ancient Rome.
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was Thomas Jefferson's misguided plan to punish Britain for interfering with American trade.
Japanese Woodcut Tools
Traditional Japanese woodcut tools produce a lasting and influential style.graffiti - street art image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.comImpressionist painter Vincent van Gogh described the artistry of Japan as, "Simple as breathing; they draw a figure with a couple of strokes with such...
World War II: German Troops Occupy the Sudetenland
October 10, 1938 - As a result of the Munich Agreement, German troops complete their occupation of the Sudetenland. Having successfully claimed Austria in
Stoicism-Based Suggestions For New Year's Resolutions
Here are five general behaviors based on Stoic philosophy that can be substituted for typical New Year's resolutions.
19 Epic Terms to Know From Homeric Epic
These are terms you should know when reading Homer's epics.
This Week in African History: 1 - 7 January
Donald Woods escapes to Lesotho, Joy Adamson is killed in Kenya, Joe Slovo dies in South Africa, and two Libyan MiG-23s are shot down by US Navy jets off the coast of Libya.
Support for Lincoln
Envelopes with patriotic images, such as this portrait of Lincoln, were widely used during the Civil War.
Who Are the Taliban, Really?
Learn more about the group who ruled Afghanistan in the late 1990s and continue to fight the US-led coalition today.