History of Victorian London Part 7 (1837 AD to 1901)

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I have many ancestors from London including Sir Christopher Wren and to this day I have many cousins still living in London. As so many Famous events and People were Born, Lived and worked in London w

Indonesia's Second President, Suharto

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Biography of Suharto, Indonesia's second president, who came to power in a coup against Sukarno.

Miami Beach Art Deco History

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Miami, Florida, is one of the few cities to act as an oasis for Art Deco, a transient form of art that thrived during the tumultuous decades of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. Like many art forms, it was a reaction against its predecessor--Art Nouveau--and was inspired and influenced

Lacerna

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Glossary entry on the Lacerna.

Mary Read and Anne Bonny - Pirate Women of the Caribbean

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Mary Read and Anne Bonny sailed as pirates under Captain Jack Rackam, Mary dressed as a man, Anne living openly as a woman pirate. This article is based on their court records, on the colonial office

Saqqara

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Saqqara is a site that was important in ancient Egypt as a necropolis.

The Battle of Adrianople (Hadrianopolis)

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The Battle of Adrianople (Hadrianopolis)

The Arrival of the Windrush: Britain 1948

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The Arrival of the Windrush and how it encouraged multi-cultural Britain.

Apollo 11 Approaching Landing Site

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A picture taken during the approach of Apollo 11 to Landing Site 2 in southwestern Sea of Tranquility.

List of LA Area Painters during the 1970s

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Los Angeles is known the world over for its collection of stars, directors and movie moguls that bring entertainment to the masses. There is, however, another collection of artists in the area--painters. From Chicano mural painters to neo-expressionists, Los Angeles has always had a very...

Poplicola

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Valerius becomes Poplicola

A Brief History of Zimbabwe - Part 4

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A brief introduction to the history of Zimbabwe from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 4 – A Growing Crisis in Zimbabwe

Learn Like a Roman

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Check out the latest in classics and digital humanities: Ancient Rome Live! Archaeologist Darius Arya dishes on his new project.

Betty Friedan Publishes The Feminine Mystique

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In 1963, Betty Friedan's book, The Feminine Mystique, challenged the 1950s image of the happy, suburban housewife.

Today in American History - December 14

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Learn what happened today - December 14th - in American History.

Yellowstone Lake

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Photographer William Henry Jackson carried his camera along on official government surveys in the west, and his stunning photography of the Yellowstone area in Wyoming helped inspire the movement to create National Parks.

What Are the 12 Labors of Hercules?

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A table of contents for the 12 labors of Hercules with pictures showing each.

Crusader King: The Military Exploits of Richard the Lionheart

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King Richard I the Lionheart was crowned King of England September 3, 1189. A gifted military leader, Richard the Lionheart is best known for his role in the Third Crusade against Saladin. Richard was killed on April 6, 1199, while besieging Chalus-Chabrol castle in France.

Korean War Pictures - Bomber Pilot Preparing for Another Combat Mission

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A picture of veteran bomber pilot Capt. Criffis DeNeen, looking grim and determined, as he prepares for another combat mission over North Korea, during the Korean War.

Baltimore's Battle Monument

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Lithograph of Baltimore's Battle Monument, which honored those who defended the city in 1814.