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What Was the Sequence of the Scenes in Greek Tragedy?
Greek tragedy structure. The sequence of the parts of the Greek drama.
How Well Do You Know the First 10 US Presidents?
Biographical fast facts and links to more info about US Presidents 1 - 10, from George Washington to John Tyler.
Everything You Need to Know About WWI
From 1914 to 1919, millions of soldiers fought and died in World War I. Although most of the fighting took place in trenches in Europe, World War I involved nearly the entire world. Learn more about what happened during World War I, who they key people were, and which were the major battles.
Women in Power in Asia - Female Heads of State or Government
List of female heads of state / heads of government in Asia during the modern era, including women in power as presidents or prime ministers.
Who Invented the First Mirror?
When was the mirror invented? Humans have probably used still water as a mirror for millions of years, but a sheet of glass with metal backing is a much more recent invention.
Presidential Inaugurations Began in New York City
George Washington was inaugurated at the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. The ceremony was held on the front of Federal Hall in New York City.
Major Somnath Sharma Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
Major Sharma's leadership and courage seldom equaled in Indian Armed Forces history. Major Somnath Sharma's father Major General Amarnath Sharma received the Param Vir Chakra on his
Orestes
Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon who revenged his father by murdering his mother.
Gilles de Rais 1404 - 1440
Was Gilles de Rais a medieval serial killer or was something more political going on?
Top 10 Things to Know About Bill Clinton
Read all about the key events in Bill Clinton's life and time as president of the United States with this top 10 list.
Julia Domna
Julia Domna was the wife of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of Roman emperors Geta and Caracalla.
Vanishing Cultures by Peter Magubane
Although at first sight 'Vanishing Cultures' looks to be a standard coffee-table book; Peter Magubane's outstanding pictorial record is a valuable insight into traditional Black South African cultures.
A Brief History of Zimbabwe - Part 2
An introduction to the history of the African nation. This part confronts the effect of nationalistic shifts and the new constitution.
Ancient History Report Outlines
The parts of the ancient history research paper, using primary and secondary sources, and some guidelines for creating outlines.
For Freedom
Then I saw it, coming in low; an old wartime bomber. Flames were gushing from one of its four engines, and only one of its undercarriage legs was down. It seemed to be heading directly for us.