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Heroic Behavior in Ancient Times
A look at ancient values to answer the question: Should heroism be guided by glory and fame or ethical behavior?
Famous Paintings in 1998
In 1998, the art world saw the emergence of some new British artists, including important works by Turner Prize-winner Chris Ofili and Turner Prize-finalist Tracey Emin. Also, art enthusiasts enjoyed more works by portrait artist Chuck Close as well as an important work by international artist Tyeb
Famous Paintings During the Civil War
While the Civil War in the United States -- 1861 to 1865 -- was a time of death, destruction and disunity, it also was a time of great cultural expression. This dark time in American history yielded significant political changes, but it also brought about important paintings as authors tried to cap
Exercising Slaves on a Trans-Atlantic Slave Ship
Image of African Slavery and the Slave Trade: Exercising Slaves on a Trans-Atlantic Slave Ship
A Brief History of Eritrea - Part 1
A brief introduction to the history of Eritrea from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 1 - Warlords to the referendum on Independence from Ethiopia
Edgar Allan Poe's Short Writing Career Exerted Great Influence
Edgar Allan Poe lived a deeply troubled life but is now recognized as a highly influential American author.
Brilliant and Ever Combative, John C. Calhoun Argued for Nullification
John C. Calhoun, father of nullification and member of the Great Triumvirate of senators, was a political force and advocate for the South.
Information on Expressionist Landscape Art
If you think of Expressionism in art, you perhaps think of the tortured, twisted figures in portraits by the Austrian painter Egon Schiele or of the frenzied Berlin street scenes painted by Ludwig Kirchner. Expressionism exposed, in very physical terms, the trauma of being vulnerably human in the t
Why Did Rome Fall?
Read about some of the reasons for the Fall of Rome (or the decline of the Roman Empire) and the rationale behind the dates. There are many theories for the fall, some more, some less reasonable. You get to judge which is the best.
How and Why the Nazis Persecuted Gay Men and Women
The Nazi persecution of Homosexuality is a little more obscure than their other attacks.
USS West Virginia (BB-48): The Wee Vee
USS West Virginia (BB-48) was a Colorado-class battleship that entered service in 1923. Sunk at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, USS West Virginia was re-floated, repaired, and modernized. Rejoining the fleet, USS West Virginia took part in the later campaigns in the Pacific.
Houses Destroyed
A picture of houses completely destroyed along Van Ness Avenue, after the San Francisco earthquake.
Key Facts About Mount Rushmore
Learn all about Mount Rushmore, a "President's mountain" devoted to four famous presidents.
American Civil War: Capture of New Orleans
The city of New Orleans was captured by Union forces on April 25, 1862. Battling past the Confederate forts on the Mississippi River, Flag Officer David G. Farragut succeeded in reaching the city after probing the defenses for over a week. The largest city in the Confederacy, the capture of New Orle
Phineas Barnum Poses with Commodore Nutt
These vintage images depict highlights from the career of the great showman Phineas T. Barnum, an influential and beloved figure in 19th century America. His museums, shows, and circuses entertained millions of people, and the 1800s would have been a much drearier time without his creative flair and
The meaning of death
Death is one not only t the most feared thing but it is also very stressing especially when it happened to our relative and those who we hold dear to. However, there is more meaning and attachment to