How Crispus Attucks Became a Hero During the Boston Massacre
A profile of Crispus Attucks, an African-American sailor who was the first killed in the 1770 Boston Massacre.
Relative Clauses in Latin
Basic information on Latin's use of the Relative Clause and some examples in Latin with English translation.
Fifteenth Amendment
The text of the Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which guaranteed the right to vote to African Americans.
What You Should Know about the Seljuk Empire
The Seljuk Empire ruled Turkey from 1037 to 1194, and paved the way for the longer-lasting Ottoman Turkish Empire.
Uncle John: Major General John Sedgwick
Major General John Sedgwick was a Union corps commander during the Civil War. A native of Connecticut, John Sedgwick saw service during the Mexican-American and quickly moved up the ranks during the Civil War. Leading the Union VI Corps in 1863 and 1864, John Sedgwick was killed by a sharpshooter at
Map of the Nile Delta
Map of the Nile Delta
Today in American History - August 6
Learn what happened today - August 6th - in American History.
Gregorian Calendar
Gregorian Calendar - Definition
Writing in Ancient China
A step-by-step, look at ancient China, with photos and pictures.
Lincoln's Private Rail Car
The private rail car designed for President Lincoln, which was used as his funeral car.
Saint Benedict Biscop - A Profile
Saint Benedict Biscop - A Profile
What were the Federalist Papers?
What were the Federalist Papers? Find out in this Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about the Constitution.
Significant Pros and Cons of Students' Unions to Be Aware Of
The point is you should know how to develop such organizations properly. Read this article then!
The intellectual one-armed rebel who founded Ireland's Land League.
Michael Davitt founded the Irish National Land League and played a major role in Irish agitation against British rule in the late 1800s.
Baths of Caracalla
Here are pictures of the Baths of Caracalla before they were damaged by the earthquake of April 6, 2009.
Ancient India and Pakistan
Geography of the ancient Indus Valley, its mountain ranges, rivers, and the major areas of civilization.
The Key Events That Grew the Final Solution Into Mass Murder
The plan for the Final Solution morphed from guns to gas chambers. Follow its evolution in this section of the Holocaust Timeline.
Atlanta Condemned: The Battle of Jonesboro
The Battle of Jonesboro (Jonesborough) was fought August 31-September 1, 1864, and was the final engagement of the Atlanta Campaign. Moving south of Atlanta, the Battle of Jonesboro began as Union forces sought to cut the railroads to the city. In two days of fighting, the Battle of Jonesboro result
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Henry
The Battle of Fort Henry took place on February 6, 1862, and was an early Union victory. Moving against Fort Henry, Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant landed troops on February 4-5 while the Western Flotilla approached up the Tennessee River. Partially flooded, Fort Henry surrendered after a brief naval ba