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Woman's rights were violated, in terms of relocation and incarceration, and the tragic events of families being broken up.
By Carol Roach | Published 7/6/2009 | Read more »
Huge geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus may be fed by a salty sea below its surface, boosting the odds of extraterrestrial life in our own Solar System.
By jhan abraham | Published 7/6/2009 | Read more »
Women gives birth, 84 days after being declared dead
By Kayla Wardlow | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
"Public Enemies" is fine filmmaking in a summer that could really use a lot more of it. It continues Mann's theme of looking at how the line between cops and criminals is often blurred, and of how these two professions are actually one and the same.
By Ben Kenber | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
In 1901, the same year as President McKinley was assassinated in nearby Buffalo, Anne Edison became the first survivor of a Niagra Falls barrel ride. But what about plunges down the falls by accident?
By The Brit | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
The relationship of America and Divine Providence
By David W. Thornton | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
Born on July 5th? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 5th to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
By Kateryn Elizabeth | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
Managed perception on any issue leads to the changes in the reality of that issue. Examples of how twisting perception through media/corporate control lead to tragic outcomes. Also, how to recognize when you're being twisted.
By ABH Alexander | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
Margaret Thatcher was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, during 1925. Margaret Thatcher was to become Great Britain's first woman Prime Minister serving over 11 years between 1979 and 1990 winning three General Elections.
By The Brit | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
2012 does not mean the end of the world.
By Jerrid Foiles | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
Whether you're planning a quiz or just like knowing the strangest trivia, here are ten weird and strange things you probably never knew but might want to use to impress people!
By The Brit | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
Mahatma Ghandi was an Indian political leader who played a leading role in India's struggle to achieve independence from British rule. The title Mahatama means "Great Soul".
By The Brit | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
The Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful are the two most patriotic songs. Sing these lyrics with pride no matter what your beliefs. They represent our country and the devotion of the strong people who gave us our freedom.
By Jaipi Sixbear | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
A new copy of the Dunlap Declaration of Independence emerges at the Great Britain National archives in Kew, England, just in time for the fourth of July!
By Susan Elliott | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
The great depression took its toll on men and women alike and it was only until the 1940's and World War II that the depression ended and a boom for War materials were needed.
By Carol Roach | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
The "Red Light Bandit" sentenced to death for robbery and kidnapping
By Kayla Wardlow | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Born on July 4th? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 4th to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
By Kateryn Elizabeth | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
A poem about the horror going on...that's ignored.
By Cassandra McIver | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Teeming with birds, seals, sea lions, sharks, and whales, the Farollones are a nature lover's paradise.
By Wayne and Judy Bayliff | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Discussing the Fairness Doctrine.
By Miss Searching | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The grandchildren and great grandchildren of Fred Phelps are having their childhood stolen by this hate filled self proclaimed prophet of a vengeful and hateful God.
By martie lownsberry | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This article provides an comprehensive look at the origins and history of slavery worldwide.
By Roger Gaddis | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Grand Prince Ivan III had married the niece of a Byzantine emperor, seen as making the Romanov line a continuation of Byzantine royalty. With the fall of Constantinople, Moscow became, in effect, Third Rome.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Constantinople was being threatened by immanent takeover by the Turks. In order to get Western military assistance, the Byzantine Emperor John VIII Palaeologus looked to the West for help.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
A brief history of the United States of America's democracy.
By Eric Williams | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This is a comparison of President Obama's governing philosophy with that of the Founding Fathers. The emphasis is on the disadvantages of a government-centered morality using the examples of past international governments since the American Revolution.
By Ronald L. VanTilburg | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The speech at the Council of Clermont had quick and long lasting results. Filled with zeal at the prospect of liberating the Holy Land and motivated by the promise of instant entry into heaven, thousands of men responded to the call.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Looking at the Roman Empire from a pure academic view point and understanding why our younger academic generations should place more value on this ancient civilization.
By Vishal Kamath | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Human nature, power, and political authority - the Catholic point of view.
By Eric Williams | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Jesus and Muhammad both led significant lives and left great messages in their lives and deaths.
By Lisa Carley | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The 14th and 15th Centuries was a difficult time for the Catholic Church. The Church had three claimants to the Papal throne, and the Conciliar Movement was attempting to limit the power of the Pope.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
In his letter, Photios claimed that the Latins were leading the Bulgarians away from pure Christianity. He listed a number of issues.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Are you curious about your family's past ancestry? Here are a couple of tips that can help you have a family tree created.
By Wilbert Wiggins | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
A brief introduction to the state of Punjab, India.
By R.Ten | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
In ancient Greece, Ares invoked everything that encompasses war.
By Ayami Chin | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
In a surprising move, it was just reported on the news that Gov. Sarah Palin has just announced she will resign as governor of Alaska before the end of July.
By Kathryn E. Darden | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Alaska is celebrating its 50th 4th of July as a state. Here are some interesting fact about the flag and much more.
By Cherie Bowser | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The dodo was a bird that became extinct over 300 years ago. However, its memory is constantly kept alive through the use of its name in several popular expressions.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The Manchu Dynasty, or Ch'ing Dynasty, was a dynasty that ruled China between 1644 and 1912. This article covers the history of their reign, their influences, and the cause of their ultimate demise.
By Amy B. | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Sometimes what a family thinks about itself is more important to understanding our ancestors than what the facts of the family line were in reality.
By Rebecca Furtado | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Over 1,000 miles separate the Indus River valley from Iraq, the region once known as Mesopotamia. This distance did not keep people from traveling between the two regions over 4,000 years ago, though.
By Jamie Johnson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Indus River begins in the snow covered mountains of South Asia. It flows through what are today China, India and Pakistan. In India and Pakistan other rivers join the Indus as it flows south. The silt it carries makes the river the color of cocoa.
By Jamie Johnson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Hammurabi ruled the Babylonian empire in the late 1700s B.C. Meanwhile people were on the move throughout the Fertile Crescent. Phoenician port cities along the Mediterranean Sea were expanding their trade with Egypt and cities across the sea.
By Jamie Johnson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The English language has many ways of describing a coward. Two of the most colorful are "chickenhearted" and "chicken-livered." The origin of these words lies in old folk beliefs about the heart and the liver.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
People have been living in the area that is now called Pakistan for over 8,000 years. This area was home to the world's first great civilization and it's history has been fascinating.
By Brian Ciallella | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Many common English expressions have animal-related origins but contain no actual animal words. Here are some examples that begin with the letter "b."
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This article examines left of center student movements and their historic commitment to promoting intellectual discourse on campus.
By Ian S. Wright | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Around 4000 B.C. Egyptian farm communities were growing along the Nile River in Africa. This region, in western Asia, was later called the Fertile Crescent. A crescent shape looks like a quarter moon.
By Jamie Johnson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
While Egyptians civilization was spreading along the Nile, neighboring cultures were also growing. To the north, people in Europe were developing the islands and peninsulas across the Mediterranean Sea.
By Jamie Johnson | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The word "apostle" has a profound significance in Christian contexts as well as a wide range of important secular meanings. Knowing the history of the word can help English speakers more clearly use and understand the term.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
In ancient China the issue of personal hygiene and the chastity belt was dealt with by using belts that wear made like baskets and could allow the wearer to heed the call of nature.
By Rebecca Furtado | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
I have always had a real problem with the extra-legal precedent of the Nuremberg War Trials.
By Snidely Whiplash | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
This is the story of how Francis Scott Key ended up in a position to be inspired to writing the Star Spangled Banner. I am proud to write this because the story starts in my town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
By Peter Maida | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Born on July 3rd? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 3rd to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
By Kateryn Elizabeth | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
"Big Ed" Delahanty's mysterious death
By Kayla Wardlow | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
John Dillinger was one of the FBI's most wanted. He terrorized much of the American public, and was immortalized by the rest. But, who was the real John Dillinger?
By Susan Elliott | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
A look at the long history of tobacco smoking from medicinal herb to noxious, addictive killer with fascinating anecdotes.
By David Green | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Athena is commonly known as the Greek embodiment of strategy, wisdom and justice. Her mother Metis (goddess of knowledge) was one of the older Titan gods before Zeus's (ruler of the gods) time.
By Ayami Chin | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Apollo was said to be the most beautiful among the Greek gods, and the embodiment of the perfect man in ancient times.
By Ayami Chin | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt was famously known as the virgin goddess.
By Ayami Chin | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Hades, 'god of the underworld' is popularly known as the villain in many Greek myths and fables.
By Ayami Chin | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Mr. Obama was a man before he became husband, father, and commander-in-chief. We don't have to like him but we must support him.
By Catherine Shimozono | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Three of our nations presidents have died on the 4th of July. Reflect on what they had to say about our freedoms and our nation.
By Julie Darleen | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
A description of the Tasmanian Devil's habits and appearance, among other things.
By Kim B | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Sicily deserves its reputation as a land of sunshine beaches and volcanoes. For the European traveler, however, Sicily's considerable size can make for some difficult planning decisions. I say go west.
By Richard Carriero | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Discussion of the ancient Egyptian ankh, the ankh's multiple meanings and how the ankh was used in past and modern societies.
By Kristen Wilkerson | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Every year on June 19, African-Americans in many parts of the United States celebrate their heritage and freedom by remembering the sacrifices of those who came before.
By Paul Harasaki | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Military veterans everywhere, no matter when they served always recognize the best, the ones everyone can count on at anytime. The famous 'Purple Foxes' of the US Marines may have an unusual name but a tradition of being the best in the military.
By Alice L. Luckhardt | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Bonomi systematically goes through the history of religion in colonial America, explaining the nuances, numbers and histories of different traditions, in an effort to relate this to the greater social and political movements of the time.
By Jaden Slagle | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Independence is a state of being, sought after by many of us in our brief time here on earth. Independence is the thing that lends quality to that existence.
By Ruth Cox aka abitosunshine | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
This is an Exegesis of Chapter 13 Verse 11 of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. In this paper I explore the meaning of the Corinthian's Childish ways from one of the most popular verses of the N.T.
By Cody Donaldson | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Few people today know of the eviction of at least 700 women in Georgia during the Civil War, sent as prisoners to the North and abandoned there. This article intends to shed light on that little-known occurrence, in honor of their memory.
By Rhetta Akamatsu | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Aesop's fables are an integral part of children's literature, while proverbs are an integral part of our daily lives. Read about the link between the two.
By Nita Mukherjee | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Looking back at 50 years ago when Princess Ruffo di Calabria married Prince Albert II and today they are both King and Queen.
By Cherie Bowser | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Born on July 2nd? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 2nd to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
By Kateryn Elizabeth | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
The National Teddy Bear's Picnic - A history of the teddy bear
By Kayla Wardlow | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Patented 311 years ago today, the steam engine has a mixed legacy.
By Reynard Loki | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
Probably one of the best documentary series around is Ken Burns' Civil War and a not miss for the history buff.
By Melanie Neer | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
In response to a question I was asked by a friend on Facebook. Using the Bible, I discuss what is kashrut (kosher) and who must follow it.
By Gregory W Johnson | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
America was challenged to develop a space program after the Russians launched the communications satellite named Sputnik in 1957. The first two phases of project were called Mercury and Gemini.
By Elaine Schweller-Snyder | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
When Russia was challenging America's supremacy both on land and in space, President John F. Kennedy gave Americans the resolve to conquer what he called the New Frontier - space.
By Elaine Schweller-Snyder | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
This is an article pointing out how we are loosing our independence and what we can do to fix it. Our countries independence took a lot of sacrifice, we should not just through it away.
By Brian Schultz | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
I chose an item from the FIT museum to showcase its importance during a specific time period in history. The item I chose was a raspberry silk chiffon dress by French designer Jacques Griffe in 1955. This is going on for the Seduction exhibit
By Jasmine Watts | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
The supreme spirit of evil is most commonly known as the Devil. However, the Devil also goes by a wide range of other colorful names, many unknown or misunderstood by most English speakers.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Why would a company give away a product for nothing?
By Marquis Canaday | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Karl Malden's death is the latest in a seemingly endless stream of celebrity deaths. Read on to find out more about Karl Malden's death and Karl Malden's life.
By Meg C. | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
We've seen rare glimpses of them in photos, most often with masks shielding their faces from the spotlight since a very young age. Well now fatherless, seemingly parentless, their future becomes a haunting question.
By K.C. Davis | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Politicians often refer to sanctions as the "middle way" foreign policy tool. More severe than a public rebuke and less destructive than a full war, economic pressure is the preferred method for dealing with Iran. But are sanctions the best option?
By Lukas Pleva | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Bog Bodies are ancient corpses that have survived thousands of years in the cold and aciditic bogs of northwestern Europe.
By Shelly Barclay | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
"Alpha and omega" is a fancy way of saying "the beginning and the ending," with both religious and secular senses. Most English speakers need help in understanding the origin and the various meanings of the expression.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
This article discusses FDR's first year as president.
By Matthew Malone | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
One of the best-known terms in American history is "copperhead." It is famous for its use during the Civil War, and its origin has been the subject of much speculation and debate.
By Darryl Lyman | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
A brief history of Vlad the Impaler's imprisonment at Hunedoara Castle in Transylvania, Romania.
By Pendragon | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
This article traces the evolution of technology parallel to human evolution.
By Matthew Malone | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
For centuries, the Donation of Constantine was used as a justification for the civil power of the Papacy.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Often cited as the beginning of the Great Schism between the eastern and western halves of the Christian Church, the anathemas of 1054 were just one in a series of conflicts between the the Greeks and Latins.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
In the early 8th Century the Byzantine Empire was plunged into chaos by the outbreak of iconoclasm. The Emperor Leo III issued an edict banning the use of icons in Christian worship.
By Seraphim William Davidson | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Quickly highlights some of the key historical research in developing biomedical materials.
By Jimmy Davis | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
The first kidnapping for ransom - Germantown, Pennsylvania
By Kayla Wardlow | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
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