Browsing Category
History : Society & Culture & Entertainment
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.
Ancient History Report Outlines
The parts of the ancient history research paper, using primary and secondary sources, and some guidelines for creating outlines.
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.
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.
Julia Domna
Julia Domna was the wife of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of Roman emperors Geta and Caracalla.
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.
Gilles de Rais 1404 - 1440
Was Gilles de Rais a medieval serial killer or was something more political going on?
Orestes
Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon who revenged his father by murdering his mother.
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
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.
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.