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Look back into history and learn about the people, places, and events of the past.

Read about the political dynasties that shaped the western world view in Western and Eastern European History. Find out why the sun never set on the British Empire. Trace the roots of civilization through Ancient History, or track the evolution of warfare in Military History. Discover the Native peoples of the New World and how their history resonates today. Explore the north in Canadian History. Find your roots through the study of Genealogy.

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 		San Diego's Soviet Era Attack Submarine
Now a museum piece, this formidable weapon of the former Soviet Union regularly stalked and shadowed American ships at sea during the Cold War.
United States' Support of Israel Since 1948
The rebirth of a Jewish homeland was the culmination of centuries of oppression and persecution, ending with the Holocaust and the establishment of the state of Israel.
The Rise of Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson rose in Democratic politics to the presidency by balancing support from the conservative machine bosses and the progressive wing of the party.
When Centuries of Royal Lineage Finally End
When monarchies are overthrown, living gods are deemed mortal & royal influence becomes obsolete there is always someone for history to call the last, the end of the line
Arabs, Iranians, Afghans, Kurds and Pakistanis
Many of our young men are fighting in the Middle East, but who exactly are they fighting for and against and what are the origins of these groups of people?
A. Philip Randolph A Great American Labor Leader
Asa Philip Randolph was a writer, editor, organizer, President of the Porter's Union and an untiring advocate for civil rights, even to organizing marches on Washington.
Wars of the Successors
Alexander the Great died suddenly in 323 BCE without leaving an heir. What he did leave was a group of wildly ambitious generals who came to be known as the Successors.
Financial Advice From a Respected Pioneer
In 1928 W.D. Albright advised local homesteaders to inventory their assets and liabilities every year. That's what he did and one year it changed the course of his life.
Creating Christmas Dinner Traditions in 1920s
It didn't matter what you cooked for Christmas dinner the important thing was to do it the same way each year according to the leading homemaking pundit of 1929.
The Cumbrian Princess
A tiny church in the picturesque Lake District might hold the remains of a long lost princess.
The Battle of Marathon
This article analyzes the tactics and strategy employed by the Greeks and the Persians in the battle of Marathon and how it has influenced the evolution of the west.
Mother of Two Thousand Children
Following the defeat of WWII, while many Japanese believed that racially mixed war orphans were better off dead than alive, Miki Sawada dedicated her life to the children
Crimes of the Middle Ages
In 1642 Massachusetts teenager Thomas Granger raped a mare, a cow, two goats, two calves, five sheep and a turkey, all of whom were put on trial and later executed.
Medieval Church Lawyers
Medieval Church lawyers used ingenious arguments defending animals in court, and unexpectedly laid the foundations for the animal executions of later secular courts.
The Early History of Valentine's Day Cards
The 15th century French Duke of Orleans, the British, and a young American entrepreneur, Esther Howland, all contributed to the history of Valentine's Day cards.
Life and Legend of John Lennon
"You may say I'm dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world can live as one..."
The History of Women's Lingerie
Lingerie has evolved from practical or restrictive undergarments into symbols which define the feminine ideal of an era.
"How To" Trade Secrets Revealed
Venetian glass, hair colour oil, marbling paper and male aphrodisiac are a few of the secret recipes that feature in 16th century historical sources.
Ambrose Book Makes Sure Jefferson Gets His Dues
If George Washington was the father of his country, Thomas Jefferson was its godfather. He envisioned a federation of democratic states, while many saw physical barriers.
UN Adopts Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Part of the International Bill of Rights, the declaration has the force of international law and is "one of the highest expressions of the human conscience of our time."
The Rape of Nanking
The Rape of Nanking took place after the fall of the city of Nanking, -today's Nanjing - in China when Japanese troops committed acts of unspeakable cruelty.
How Fires Were Fought in Colonial Boston
Fire prevention was an obsession. No wonder. The hundreds of candles, lamps, and hearths for cooking and heating meant that the town could go up in smoke overnight.
Coca Cola Advertising on the Northern Frontier
Half of the homesteaders complained and the other half laughed about a historic coca cola ad that suggested deliveries of the beverage came to their region by dog sled.
Sports Writer Covers Ice Hockey on the Frontier
A press box reduced the risk of injury from hockey skates and excited fans, but danger from getting caught in the middle of hockey fights actually increased.
The Age of the Fifth Sun in Aztec Mexico
The Aztecs regarded their gods as ferocious, vengeful and malignant. This was why their version of how the world was created was so full of violence and devastation.
The Gladiatorial Games
Forensic analysis of remains found in a gladiator cemetery in Ephesus, Turkey, provided new facts about the way those men fought and died.
The Family Oral History Project
The life experiences of loved ones should be remembered long after they are gone, and oral histories make that possible.
The Storms of November
Three storms - all destructive, and all in November, lay waste to their hosts. The Ganges floods, Hermann Mellville stirs the Pacific, and Sherman burns Atlanta!
Neue Wache, Guardhouse to War Memorial
Like other public buildings in what was East Berlin, the Neue Wache has served the political purposes of very different masters over the past one hundred years.
The Farroupilha Revolution in Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul is known for its pursuits of separatism. In 1835 this led to the Revolução Farroupilha, or Guerra dos Farrapos, and the Riograndense Republic.
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