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Defenders of gay rights were able to argue that gay men were not just corrupters of youth because classics scholars in Victorian Oxford started the study of Greek love as it was and could be again
Halloween has a rich history and tradition that is continued to be celebrated by all today in the U.S.
German-born Prince Albert married Queen Victoria then got busy providing far-reaching cultural leadership
The job of being a security guard has it's ups and downs. Many security guards are underpaid to put their life in harm's way.
The Hama Massacre was Syria's regime brutally massacres to it's own people.
Idar is an ancient historical town having the famous fort all around it. The tourists can see various palaces, stepped wells, Lord Shiva temples, and the large caves on their way up to the famous fort of Idar.
Krakatoa: The World Explodes
Maryland is an eastern state with attractions for history buffs. Historic hotels offer accommodations with personality and character, along with modern amenities.
Upper Palaeolithic cave paintings in Europe caves were long considered the world's oldest art, but archaeologists now seek the origins of art in Africa.
Three and a half millennia ago, Egypt was beset by 10 terrible plagues. Could they really have happened?
A list of a further 10 African archaeological sites that have added substantially to our knowledge of human history
The disorganization of political socialist whose party was inferred with problems from inside the organization.
The forcible removal of Native Americans from their land not only spurred violence and protest, it also spurred a notable change and decline in the Indian culture.
Follows the struggle to create the 14th amendment and grant African American rights after the American Civil War.
Learn a little about South America.
historical prose poem
Macaroni and cheese is a staple here in North America, but what about its past? Where did it start and whom did it flourish with? Also included in this article is a delicious recipe for the best macaroni and cheese.....seriously.
This paper compares and contrasts Latin America and Japan to events going on in 19th-century Europe.
This article gives a hypothetical that Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are candidates for President...and speaks to the importance of the Vice President in this election.
The Hamptons are a historic seaside area in on the east end of Long Island, New York, that was settled in the mid 1600's. Historic seaside towns have become a fashionable getaway for travelers from Manhattan.
A tour of the most haunted houses in all of Ohio.
All the haunted railroad tracks, bridges and tunnels in Indiana.
Everything you need to know about the real haunted hospitals in Indiana.
Tombstone, Arizona is a town full of wild history with historical events going on. In Tombstone, Arizona you can find the Tombstone home which was built in 1905.
American Ned Warren and Britisher John Marshall, who met at Oxford in the 1880s, assembled a major collection of Greco-Roman art prized by museums in London, Boston, and New York
Anne Bradstreet has been labeled as one of the greatest poets of Colonial America. Indeed, many have called her the greatest poet of her time. Anne Bradstreet accomplished a remarkable feat for a female living in her position, time period, and social realm.
Miep Gies was a Dutch Citizen born in Vienna Austria who was one of the people responsible for hiding Anne Frank and her family among other Jews from being rounded up and executed by the Nazis during World War 2.
There are many Buddhist temple in Central Java, such as Borobudur, Mendut, Pawon and Plaosan temple.
I recently taught a Bible study on the book of Acts. Here are my lectures notes for Acts 1:16-26.
I recently taught a Bible study on the book of Acts. Here are my lectures notes for Acts 1:13-15.
I recently taught a Bible study on the book of Acts. Here are my lecture notes for Acts 1:6-12.
I recently taught a Bible study on the book of Acts. Here are my lecture notes for Acts 1:1-5.
I recently taught a Bible study on the book of the Acts of the Apostles. This article provides an introduction to the study, as well as provides some history and context.
Romantic nationalism has a deep - seeded psychological hold on a nation's people.
Another way around the high expense of college and universities was vocation school. But was it as good?
A tribute to Irena Sandler, a hero of WWII.
A look at the great light heavyweight who, frozen out of the title picture, moved up to duel with the big men and became something even greater: the World Heavyweight Champion.
Short biography of the enigmatic mythic western figure Calamity Jane
Presidential campaigns have sprouted some strange items to plug their candidates, like the Nixon and Agnew matching set of erasers bearing their likeness....
This German import help to start the credit finance in America when there was no such thing.
Its the two hundred year anniversary of President Lincoln. It is a good year to honor him by visiting Lincolns Birthplace and Lincoln's Boyhood Home.
Yankee Stadium is recognized as America's most famous sports venue. Its closing, on September 21, 2008, was a time for reflection as well as celebration.
Is it possible that ancient ships from around the world are buried in the desert down in Southern California? It seems impossible, but really isn't when you place the Colorado Rive into the equation. Now, it may be impossible to locate them for various reasons...
Look into the efforts of the Venezuelan government to attempt to legislate women's morality in the late 1800s
On Monday, the stock market fell a record 778. Some people remember the Great Depression and fear that we may be headed in that direction again....
I recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 30:27-33.
I recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 30:18-26.
I recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 30:8-17.
I recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 30:1-7.
Nashville, Tennessee, is a vibrant locale, heralded as 'Music City, U.S.A.' The capitol of country music is location of the world famous Grand Ole Opry, which has broadcast since 1925.
Short biography of the USS Grunion
An analysis of the rise and fall of the Holy Roman Empire.
Milwaukee, located on the lake front of Lake Michigan, is the largest city in Wisconsin. Milwaukee is sometimes called "Beer City," for the proliferation of German breweries that used to occupy the city.
Recounting Che's last morning on earth.
Richmond is a gracious Virgina city with 400 years of recorded history to explore. Historic hotels have their own unique ambiance and history to share with guests
This was the last battle of the rebellion in the North Carolina colony turned deadly due to taxation.
The Maine law, passed in 1851, was one of the first statutory implementations of the developing temperance movement in the United States. How did the citizens of in the state of Maine deal with this new law?
Computers are awesome! Here's the history of Java.
There were presidents elected before George Washington.
Describe the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.
A brief introduction to the 'Stone Age' rock arts of Europe, Africa and Australia
Theatres, whether they show movies or have a stage tend to have a ghost story or two. For two old Jacksonville Theatres, this is certainly the case.
Yosemite National Park in Northern California, is one of the first wilderness parks in the United States. This wilderness is the High Sierra is best known for waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows and ancient giant sequoia trees
A short overview of Robin Hood's weapon of choice.
Dallas, Texas is a big town built by big dreamers. The former cattle town is now a sophisticated, urban destination. Travelers who enjoy the character and personality of historic hotels along with modern conveniences and amenities have fine lodging choices in Dallas.
The Roman Empire would not have been possible without Gaius Julius Caesar. Augustus was merely his greatest student, adopting the style of the benevolent autocrat initiated by Caesar
And through rebirth the helix continues, Unprecedented of the learning We listen to the shadows gladly, Our ancestors speak publicly through us Take record to the wind.
Three famous looks up into the sky: Thales and his Well, Plato and his Allegory of the Cave, and Paul's vision on the road to Damascus. What it means to look upwards to God as a Christian.
A deeply written case study on why the world ignores Africa, the conflicts, the continent faces, and how people can be more aware to the continent.
Was it a myth, or a mystery never to be solved?
This paper examines the reasons why the revolution in Cuba occurred and the socio-economic impact Fidel Castro's revolution has had on the Cuban people.
insight into a man of religion who reigned with an iron fist
During the day Dauphin Island is Alabama's longtime family beach within reach, but after dark the nightlife becomes much more . . . "spirited". For hundreds of years ghosts and other entities have been rumored to haunt the Gulfside vacation destination.
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, a cultural melting pot rich in history. The Big Easy is famous for the Mardi Gras Festival, Jazz music, Creole cuisine, Cajun food and the romantic French Quarter.
This paper reviews broadly the status and working conditions of slaves in pre-civil war North Carolina. It examines some of the work they did, both on and off the plantation, and the leverage, if any, that they had.
The current financial market meltdown may seem familiar to those who lived through the savings and loan bailout of the late 1980s.
What is the historic context of the stock market's recent big losses?
When you celebrate your birthday on your own special day in 2009, keep in mind that this year also marks the 200th birthday of these famous men.
Thomas J. Craughwell, along with M. William Phelps, has published a book entitled Failures of the Presidents. The book has the goal of listing the greatest mistakes various Presidents of the United States have made throughout history, with a view of learning from them.
Bread has always held its own special place in society. In this article we attempt to clarify its place in society and how it is definitely a reflection of its time. Also included is a delicious and simple recipe for classic white yeast bread. Enjoy!
Both the secular world and those that (think they) believe the book of Genesis must overcome their bias and examine the facts about what God was showing Moses. There is no excuse for ignorant when the truth is available to be heard.
Blacks have made an impact in our lives by touching our very souls with their gifts. The start of this evolution was a rough one, but even today African Americans continue to blaze a trail into the unknown in the areas of the arts.
An alternative concept to explain the origin of Stonehenge
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America did not start with the original Constitution, it had to go through phases. One of the phases being known as the Articles of Confederation.
A look at the life and love behind the legend known as Doc of District 13.
Religion was the entire reason people moved from Britain.
This is a piece of history, for some it was their first major league experience, for others they were there for great moments in time, such as seeing the pope and many other great moments. What is yours?
The brewing of beer has been around a lot longer then most people might think. Historians believe before the ancient nomads learned to bake bread they first learned to brew beer. Beer was all over the ancient world.
People always think that there is only one type of caesarean section
A medieval castle was first widely used around the 10th century and was called a motte and bailey castle. These castles were fairly simple structures made of wood.
Jackson is a scenic New England town in the White Mountains of New Hampshire that offers year around recreation. Travelers often enjoy the distinctive character of historic hotels.
How Slavery, wrong in every way, evolved in the colonies.
The colonists believed the George III, King of Britain during the revolutionary era, was a man bet on the destruction and oppression of the colonists. Was he really that evil or were the colonists over reacting?
Ann and her friends incited one of the most infamous events during the colonial era.
the character Antigone is analyzed