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Civil War Leaders: Major General George Sykes
Major General George Sykes was a Union commander during the American Civil War. A West Point graduate, George Sykes saw service during the Mexican-American War and later led the US Regulars during the early days of the Civil War. George Sykes led the Union V Corps during the Battle of Gettysburg but
When Did Apartheid Start in South Africa?
Unsure when Apartheid started in South Africa? Find the answer in this Apartheid FAQ.
Byzantine-Seljuk Wars: Battle of Manzikert
The Battle of Manzikert was fought August 26, 1071, between the Byzantine Empire and the Suljuk Turks. In the fighting at the Battle of Manzikert, the Byzantines were badly defeated. The Battle of Manzikert also saw Emperor Romanos IV captured by the Seljuks.
Why Hera was not a Goddess to Mess With
The goddess Hera was the queen of the Greek gods, sister and wife of Zeus and goddess of marriage. Hera is described as a jealous goddess.
The Irish Writer Who Documented Peasant Life of the Early 1800s
William Carleton wrote fiction that accurately captured Irish peasant life in the early 19th century.
Mulberry Bend
A photograph of by Jacob Riis of Mulberry Bend, a notorious crime-ridden area of New York City in the late 19th century.
American Revolution: General Thomas Gage
A veteran of the French & Indian War, General Thomas Gage commanded British forces in America during the opening days of the American Revolution. Appointed governor of Massachusetts in 1774, Gage's attempts to regain control of the colony led to the outbreak of fighting in April 1775. Later tha
The Destruction of Jerusalem Predicted by Ashkelon's Fall
The destruction of Jerusalem was predicted by the way Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II devastated Ashkelon, the main seaport of the Jews' rivals, the Philistines. Archaeologists who have studied the Ashkelon site for more than a decade say the ruins make clear what a ruthless conqueror Nebucha
How to Say Happy Birthday in Latin
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
What Was the Role of Perseus in Greek Mythology?
Perseus was a Greek hero known for the slaying of the Gorgon Medusa, whose head with its snaky locks, turned men to stone.
Today in American History - January 4
Learn what happened today - January 4th - in American History.
The Artistic Genius of Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a sculptor.
Political Architecture of Thomas Jefferson & Benjamin Henry Latrobe
When viewing a structure, be it a house, place of business or government building, what should the viewer experience
MIS 5e to MIS 4 Inter/Glacial reconstructions
Reconstruction of climate/glacial conditions and chronolgies from the onset of the inter-glacial MIS 5e period until the end of MIS 4 glaciation can be prone to various degrees of inaccuracy.