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Happy Birthday, Ancient Rome!
Celebrate the anniversary of Rome's founding with these ancient-inspired activities.
Defiant Defense: Battle of Red Bank
The Battle of Red Bank was fought October 22, 1777, during the American Revolution. Having captured Philadelphia, Gen. Sir William Howe dispatched Hessian forces to capture Fort Mercer on the Delaware River. Attacking at the Battle of Red Bank, the Hessians were repulsed with heavy losses.
Christmas Tree of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Illustrations of the Christmas tree of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert set a trend, and made Christmas trees a popular custom, even in America.
In Bible versus Quran: God rend Solomon's kingdom and give it to his servant
The Bible says that the Lord God said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom f
Ireland's 1840s Mass Movement for Self-Government
Ireland's Repeal Movement of the 1840s failed to bring about self-government but inspired the Irish people with its patriotic message.
Mitsubishi G4M "Betty"
The first major war to feature widespread bombing, World War II produced a variety of bombers of all shapes and sizes. While some nations such as the United States and Great Britain built long-range, four-engine aircraft, others chose to focus on smaller, medium bombers. This gallery will provide an
Writing a term paper on Crusades, Middle Ages Politics and Trade, and Khevsurs
Writing papers on Crusades is actually a strain. Withal, it is not that simple to research Crusades. Having surveyed the subject definition, we are ready to set off to researching and making the term
How the British Army Was Saved at Dunkirk
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the British sent both military and civilian ships to evacuate the British Army and other Allied troops from Dunkirk.
Final Battles and Armistice
Heavy fighting continued throughout the first half of 1953, until the Armistice was suddenly signed on July 27th. While the U.S. signed the peace deal with North Korea and China, North and South Korea have never officially signed any peace pact. Technically, the Korean War is still going on today.
Sea Dog: Sir Francis Drake
One of England's greatest heroes, Sir Francis Drake ably served Queen Elizabeth I as a privateer and naval officer. In 1577-1580, Drake became only the second man to circumnavigate the globe, sacking Spanish towns and capturing ships along the way. Eight years after his return, Drake aided in l
Five Things You Should Know About Clipper Ships
Five things to know about clipper ships, the sleek and fast vessels that raced across the world's oceans under enormous amounts of sail.
Cleaning Bricks
A picture of men cleaning bricks for reuse, after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
World History
Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. Together they created the foundations of Western philosophy. Use your visual memory and imagine them meditating in a health SPA. Or think of the phra
Why Did Lorraine Hansberry Write "A Raisin in the Sun?"
Lorraine Hansberry wrote "A Raisin in the Sun" the first play to be performed on Broadway that was written by an African-American woman.