How the US Wound Up With Two Legislative Bodies
What is the Great Compromise? Find out in this Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about the Constitution.
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Art as the Visual Imagination: By Dr. Mary C. Saleeby Ph.D
Could you imagine what it would be like to live in a different time period? Using Art as the Visual Imagination can help us achieve this incredible state of being.
The Pilate Inscription: Tangible Link to the New Testament
Archaeologists have to dig deep to find tangible evidence of biblical history. Sometimes they not only have to dig deep, they have to turn things over to discover artifacts. Such was the case with a 1962 find now known as the Pilate Inscription, found amid the ruins of Herod the Great's capital
Confusing Pairs of English Words
Differences between confusing English word pairs.
Who was Thomas Newcomen and what did he invent?
Who was Thomas Newcomen and what did he invent?
The Greenhill Napoleonic Wars Data Book by Digby Smith
The Greenhill Napoleonic Wars Data Book by Digby Smith
Ancient Meets Modern: Classicists on Twitter
What classicists should you follow on Twitter? About.com has the scoop for you.
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The Soldier by Rupert Brooke: Text and Analysis
Analysis of Rupert Brooke's poem The Soldier, which has been accused of idealizing death.
10 Things to Know About John Tyler
Learn ten important things that you should know about John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States.
How to Draw a Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. All three bodies line up in this order. A total lunar eclipse occurs during a Full Moon, and it can be seen from anywhere on the Earth. As the Moon moves across the sky, it moves into and out of the shadow cast by Earth onto
Hebrew – The Language of the Hebrewman
Hebrew is the language of the people of Israel and more than eight million people speak this language in Israel alone. Hebrew is also spoken by the Jewish people all over the world. It is worthwhile n
Guess Whose Head
Gallery of picture to guess who.
This Day in African History: 18 March
A chronicle of events in African history on 18 March.
The Marseillaise
The origins of the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.
On the Bookshelf: Top 5 Slave Narratives
Slave narratives allowed the world the opportunity to experience the treatment former slaves endured.
Heracles Fights Triton
Heracles Fights Triton
The Battles of Lexington and Concord: Prelude to the American Revolution
Fought on April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening actions of the American Revolution. The first shots were fired at Lexington as British troops from Boston passed through on their way to capture colonial military stores in Concord. After departing Concord, the British w