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Famous Players of the Negro Baseball Leagues
Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson are three of the most prolific players in the Negro Baseball Leagues.
View of the Tightrope
Charles Blondin's feat of walking Niagara Falls on a tightrope was documented by illustrated magazines.
Learn About First Lady and UN Delegate Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was a beloved figure of the 20th century. She fought tirelessly for the rights of the underprivileged throughout her lifetime, especially during her tenure as First Lady of the United States and while serving as a delegate to the United Nations.
Latin Nouns of the Second Declension - Endings
The endings on Latin nouns of the second declension.
New York City's Political Power Broker, Roscoe Conkling
Roscoe Conkling of New York was one of the most powerful political figures in the years after the Civil War.
Union Leaders: Major General Abner Doubleday
Born in 1819, Abner Doubleday attended West Point and graduated as an artillery officer. After firing the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter, Doubleday quickly rose through the Union ranks. After the death of Gen. John Reynolds at Gettysburg, Doubleday ably led I Corps against the Confederates. Af
Locomotive with President Lincoln's Car
The locomotive W.H. Whiton with the car of the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, photographed in January 1865.
Before You Buy African History Books
Essential points to help you select a book on African history.
Defender of Britain: Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane entered service in 1937 and saw extensive service with the Royal Air Force. The Hawker Hurricane played a key role in the Battle of Britain and was key in defeating the Germans. Over 14,000 Hawker Hurricanes were built by 1944.
Today in American History - December 23
Learn what happened today - December 23rd - in American History.
A Brief History of Botswana
A brief introduction to the history of Botswana from the time of early humans to the present day.
English Civil War: Battle of Alton
The Battle of Alton was fought December 13, 1643, during the English Civil War. Attacking Alton, Sir William Waller's men clashed with the Earl of Crawford's Royalist garrison. In the Battle of Alton, Waller's troops captured the town.
A Profile of Mother Teresa, the Saint of the Gutters
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Catholic order of nuns dedicated to helping the poor. She was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Page 1 of 2.