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Why did the 2010 World Cup in South Africa matter?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa was a crowning moment in the advance of African football and a welcomed success for South Africa.
Logographers in the Classical World
Logographers in ancient times wrote in prose about history and geography.
Tzolkin color code
The Tzolkin is saying that humans come in 4 basic 'flavors' as defined by the 4 color sequence and that there 5 variations of each flavor as described by the 20 symbols.The 4 colors represent distinct
The History of Christopher Columbus
With the political rise and fall of power, a country relies on trade in many aspects. So, when Christopher Columbus told Queen Isabella of Spain about a shorter route to Asia, she took the opportunity
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 caused much discontent amongst many colonists beginning a spiral that would one day lead to open rebellion. Read more.
Symbolism of Flowers in Art
Flowers naturally lend themselves to symbolism and have inspired artists for centuries. Many Japanese painters express cultural reverence to the cherry blossom in their art. Artists of the Impressionist period focus on the effect of light upon flowers. Others use flowers to express a mood at a certa
The Monitor's Design Was Startling
Images of the warship USS Monitor, including this plan for the ship, illustrate how the age of ironclads dawned during the American Civil War.
Petlyakov Pe-2
The first major war to feature widespread bombing, World War II produced a variety of bombers of all shapes and sizes. While some nations such as the United States and Great Britain built long-range, four-engine aircraft, others chose to focus on smaller, medium bombers. This gallery will provide an
Apartheid FAQ: What Were the Foundations of Apartheid?
Unsure what the Foundations of Apartheid were? Find the answer in this Apartheid FAQ.
Atreus and Thyestes - Sons of Pelops
Atreus and Thyestes were sons of Pelops who were mutually guilty of betrayal.
How New York's Great Fire of 1835 Nearly Destroyed the Entire City
New York City's Great Fire of 1835 destroyed much of lower Manhattan and wiped out the financial center of America in one freezing night.
Today in American History - December 15
Learn what happened today - December 15th - in American History.
How Genghis Khan Arose to Power
When we consider the Mongol Horde, when we think of Genghis Khan, we always imagine faceless thousands riding their horses across Asia, conquering China, India, Afghanistan and coming right up to the
How to Hang Abstract Paintings
An abstract painting can add a modern twist to an otherwise generic room. However, abstract paintings can also be more difficult to place than more familiar artwork such as landscapes or portraits. While an image of oak trees might look perfect above the doorway, an abstract painting featuring geome
Ancient Italy Map
This map of ancient Italy and Sicily, from an Ancient Greece site, is in the public domain and comes from the 1886 Ginn & Company "Classical Atlas," by Keith Johnston.
How Chewing Gum Got Invented
Chewing gum has a history that spans as far back as the ancient Greeks; however, bubble gum, a type of chewing gum that allows the chewer to make bubbles, has a much more recent history. Find out who invented bubble gum and why it has that pink color.