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Illinois at Gettysburg
During the Battle of Gettysburg the Army of the Potomac consisted of troops from eighteen states as well as the regular US Army. While Pennsylvania and New York contributed the most, troops from as far west as Minnesota took part in the fighting. During the Battle of Gettysburg this force suffered 2
Korean War Pictures - Bombs Away
A picture of a Fifth Air Force B-26 Invader dropping its load of general purpose bombs on a vital Communist target in North Korea, during the Korean War.
Value of Art in Society
The value of art in society may be difficult to quantify, but it is impossible to deny. As one Massachusetts art teacher commented, when schools are forced to trim their budgets by cutting the arts, "You're not cutting fat anymore. You're cutting muscle and bone." Or as Harold M. Williams, former pr
William C. Quantrill - Confederate Soldier or Murderer?
William C. Quantrill is remembered infamously as being responsible for the Lawrence Massacre. Read about his deeds and decide for yourself.
The Ancien Regime in Europe by E. N. Williams
The Ancien Régime in Europe: Government and Society in the Major States 1648 - 1789 by E. N. Williams
Turning Point: Battle of Naseby
The Battle of Naseby was fought on June 14, 1645, and was a key engagement of the English Civil War. Clashing near Naseby in Northamptonshire, the Parliamentarian New Model Army crushed King Charles I's forces. The victory at Naseby was a turning point for Parliament's war effort.
The Mother of Coriolanus Appeals to Her Son
The women of Rome, including the mother of Coriolanus, successfully appeal to Coriolanus.
Anime Resources
While some television stations air anime -- Japanese animated television shows -- the selection is small and fans of anime are forced to go elsewhere for new shows. Purchasing DVDs of these imported cartoons can be expensive, but the Internet offers several resources for anime fans...
A Movie Review of The Long Way Home
The story of the Holocaust and its survivors does not end with liberation in 1945. Actually, for survivors, the Holocaust has never ended. This movie, The Long Way Home, continues the story of the survivors during the harrowing, yet heroic and inspirational, period of 1945 to 1948.
"The Beauty of Xiaohe" in poplar "boat" coffin
"The Beauty of Xiaohe" in poplar "boat" coffin, c. 1800—1500 B.C. Excavated from Xiaohe (Little River) Cemetery 5, Charqilik (Ruoqiang) County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. © Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology
African-American History Timeline: 1965 to 1969
Key events and people in African-American History between 1965 to 1969.
Great Powers' Invasions of Afghanistan
Over the past two centuries, the British Empire, the Soviet Union and the United States have invaded the small Central Asian nation of Afghanistan. Usually, Afghan warriors have sent the great powers home with their tails between their legs.
Crusader: Frederick I Barbarossa
Read the biography and military history of Frederick I Barbarossa, who reigned as Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190.
South Dakota Fast Facts
Want to learn more about South Dakota? These fast facts provide information about its admission to the union, its state symbols, important people from South Dakota, and key events in state history.