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The 5 Most Heinous Crimes of Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, has gained domestic and international notoriety for torturing and murdering thousands of his own people. These are five of Saddam Hussein's most heinous crimes.
The U S Constitution -- John Eidsmoe Falls Short Of Proving It's A Christian Document
John Eidsmoe's Christianity and the Constitution Fails To Prove the U S Constitution is a Christian document. Mr. Eidsmoe states that a majority of Americans were Calvinist, but fails to demonstrate i
Agreement - Latin and English Differences
One of the differences between Latin and English and one of the challenges facing English-speaking students of Latin is that words in Latin must agree with one another.
What Happened at the Very First Academy Awards?
A look at the very first Academy Awards ceremony, held on May 16, 1929. Find out who won the very first Academy Award.
What Were the Intolerable Acts?
The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws passed by Parliament in the spring 1774, in response to the 1773 Boston Tea Party. Consisting of five parts, the Intolerable Acts included the Boston Port, Massachusetts Government, Administration of Justice, Quartering, and Quebec Acts. Causing ou
Advancing Through the Low Countries
World War II consumed the globe from 1939 to 1945. This gallery includes a variety of pictures from World War II showing battlefields and notable locations in North Africa and Europe. The effects of World War II reshaped the global landscape and are still felt today. This photo shows Allied forces i
Italian Collapse: Battle of Caporetto
The Battle of Caporetto was fought October 24-November 19, 1917, during World War I. A turning point on the Italian Front, Caporetto saw German and Austro-Hungarian troops shatter the Italian lines along the Isonzo River. Driving Italians back, they advanced as far as the Piave River before being ha
The First Arab-Israeli War, 1948
In 1948, the new nation of Israel was created as a Jewish homeland on what had long been Palestinian Arab land. Five Arab nations immediately attacked.
Collapsed Buildings
A picture of several buildings that collapsed during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
How to Compare & Contrast Greek & Roman Architecture
Greek architecture inspired Roman architecture, so it is no surprise there are many similarities between the two styles and cultures. Combined, they form the genre that is called classical architecture, but they also have their share of differences. If you understand a little history and are able to
The Advantages of Graffiti Art
Since its early days as mere vandalism on the walls of subway trains to the more elaborate and professional-looking pieces that adorn the walls of cities in the 21st century, graffiti art has become an expressive, if controversial, part of culture. While some people view graffiti as a scourge to urb
Renaissance Art Ideas
In 1498, a Vatican cardinal approached Michelangelo Buonarroti with a commission. The cardinal wanted Michelangelo to make a statue for his tomb. The two men drew up an official contract and laid out the terms: The statue must be the most beautiful art in Rome. Two years later, Michelangelo finished
Sunset Nature Drive
Bushmans Kloof is a wilderness retreat in the Cedeberg region of South Africa, with significant rock art sites to view.