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Reclaiming the Valley: Third Battle of Winchester
The Third Battle of Winchester (Opequon) was fought September 19, 1864, during the American Civil War. Advancing on Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, the Third Battle of Winchester saw Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan attack Confederate forces. In the Third Battle of Winchester, Sheridan won a decisive victory.
10 Famous Quotes from Abraham Lincoln
Check out these quotes from Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lares, Larvae, Lemures, and Manes - Roman Ghosts
Spirits of the Dead - Lares, Larvae, Lemures, and Manes. The Romans believed the spirits of the dead became lares, manes or lemures (larvae).
Styles of Greek Vases
The Greek amphora was designed thousands of years ago.ancient greek ornamented vessel image by Denis Topal from Fotolia.comAmong the treasures the Greeks have left us, the vase is a useful and beautiful art form. Used for mixing, storing, entertaining and ritual, these ancient containers...
Top 10 Legendary Greek Mothers
Legendary Greek Mothers. Helen of Troy, Jocasta, Clytemnestra, Andromache, Agave, Alcmene and Penelope were among the most famous of the legendary Greek mothers.
War of 1812: Battle of Frenchtown (River Raisin)
The Battle of Frenchtown was fought January 18-23, 1813, during the War of 1812. Moving north to retake Detroit, American troops opened the Battle of Frenchtown. Counterattacked later by the British and Native Americans, American forces were beaten at the Battle of Frenchtown and a large number of p
Robben Island Prison Museum: Jeff Masemola's Key
Gallery of images of Robben Island, World Heritage Site and Apartheid era prison: Jeff Masemola's Key.
Parallels; China and Tudor England
One would think, living in a civilised world as compared to Tudor times in England, Governments would no longer implement pain and torture to those brave souls who dare to fight for justice.
SkyTeam Cargo
SkyTeam Cargo is the largest air cargo alliance in the world. It is also the most extensive and comprehensive air cargo alliance transporting cargo to different countries in the world. Over the years,
How Did Muhammad Ali First Win the World Heavyweight Championship?
On February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali, then still known as Cassius Clay, fought Charles Sonny Liston for the world heavyweight title in Miami, Florida.
How to Paint a Creek
A creek is a small natural stream, usually inland. Creeks are often depicted in nature landscapes in paintings. A well-known painting of a creek from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection is "View on the Catskill---Early Autumn" by Thomas Cole in 1837. Cole (1801 to 1848) was the founder of th
What You Should Know About Siddharta Gautama, Founder of Buddhism
An Indian prince called Siddhartha Gautama gave up wealth and power to seek the answers to life, and reached enlightenment as the Buddha.
Controversial Yet Essential: The Freedmen's Bureau During Reconstruction
The Freedmen's Bureau, an agency designed to assist former slaves following the Civil War, was controversial yet essential.
Myth Monday - Hercules the Giant-Killer
The story of Hercules as killer of giants comes either during the Gigantomachy or at the end of the 10th labor.