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The Original Building of The Forbidden City in 1420

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The Battle of Rangiriri: European Expansion into the Waikato

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Controversy Over National Trust Reenactment Policy

WH - May 25, 2017

I was somewhat surprised when visiting the National Trust Derbyshire property, Calke Abbey, in August 2011 to be greeted in the entrance hall by...

Superstitions and their Origins

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History of Vermont and Lake Champlain

August 15, 2017

The American Christmas Season, European Influence

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Heart of the Plains

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Ancient History

Ancient History

Philip V and The Second Macedonian War

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Commemorative Monuments and Sacred Places in the Roman Forum

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Enigmatic Welsh Mandan AmerIndian Tribe

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The Life of Teddy Roosevelt

History Bot - July 30, 2017

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, was almost larger than life. In many ways he personified America's transition from the 1800s into...

Indentured Servants – Settling Early America

August 20, 2017

1800s Steamboating Benefited Trade With Canada

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European History

Ancient British History

A King Is Burnt to Death: What Caused It?

WH - May 26, 2017

A curious entry in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle from 687 spurs this question: When is a king not in charge of his kingdom? The entry in...

Silbury Hill: Ancient Mound of Mystery

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Blood Libel and Saint Simon of Trent 1475

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Wives of the First Three U.S. Presidents

American History History Bot - July 25, 2017

The wives of the first three U.S. presidents made many unique contributions to the country's early history. Martha Washington was the perfect match for her...

Sequoyah’s Public Life

Native American History WH - May 23, 2017

Despite seeking a quiet retirement among the western Cherokee, Sequoyah's popularity made him a much sought after figure. Sequoyah as Cultural Figure While the Cherokee...

Andrew Jackson Fights American Bankers in 1832

American History WH - May 29, 2017

Jackson's veto of the Bank of the United States in 1832 highlights banking concerns still apparent in the contemporary banking industry. What would Andrew...

Samuel Morse: Besides the Telegraph, What Did He Invent?

American History WH - May 21, 2017

Text messaging, instant messaging, e-mail, telephone. . . . We can trace each progressive form of long-distance, real-time communication back to the telegraph. Although...

Russia

Russian History

Boris Berezovsky’s Fall from Grace in the Year 2000

Anatoly Mikhailov - August 21, 2018

Russian History

Russian Royal Titles

History Bot - June 20, 2017

Russian History

Faberge Eggs

WH - July 31, 2018

Military

Military History

Hadrian’s Wall: Rome’s Northernmost Frontier

Cathy Anne Smith - August 5, 2018

WW II History

The German Invasion and Occupation of Greece, 1941- 44

WH - May 24, 2017

The Russian Civil War 1917-1922

Interventionists in the Far East

WH - May 23, 2017

Old West

This Wild Wild West

Wild West Women: Ah Toy – A China Blossom in Old San Francisco

WH - May 21, 2017

This Wild Wild West

Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade, Part 3

History Bot - August 31, 2018

This Wild Wild West

Edward F. Beale, Sailor, Adventurer, Explorer

WH - May 21, 2017

WW II

WW II History

Swedish Neutrality in World War II: Fact or Fiction?

Robert McRoberts - July 29, 2018

WW II History

Monty and Patton: Unfriendly Allies

WH - May 24, 2017

WW II History

Bergen-Belsen: Hell on Earth

WH - May 24, 2017

Asia

Asian History

Imelda Marcos’s Obsessions: Marcos’s Desires for Beauty and Power

History Bot - May 4, 2018

Asian History

Pirates of the Malacca Strait

WH - May 24, 2017

Asian History

Employment Conditions in the Philippines Under Colonial Rule

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First Atomic Bomb Victims and the Manhattan Project

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Important Women in California History

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As with many Western States, the Gold Rush brought people to California in large numbers, opening up a whole new opportunity for women to...

Apocalypse and Resistance

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In the West in the 20th Century, many people may consider religious leaders to be nuts, but they are rarely committed to mental institutions,...

Medieval History

Medieval History

Ethical Notions and Conceptions of Chivalry

History Books Bot - June 28, 2017

Feudal chivalry depended on certain ideal and preconceived characteristics, including fighting abilities, trustworthiness as well as a generous attitude. The formation of ideal characteristics of...

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