Fought in 1898, The Spanish-American War saw the US win a quick victory. During the War, the US successfully invaded the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Cuba.

Justin Morrill challenged Jim Crow laws by authoring Land Grant College Acts in 1862 and 1890 to establish public higher education that included black students.

A look at the 27th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 30, 1955.

Fast facts about the Olympians god Poseidon.

Here is an overview of major civil rights legislation, supreme court cases, and activities of the 1950s and 1960s.

Ecclesia originated in ancient Greece from 11 before the 9th century BC. Assembled by the king or council, all adult males (or all war fighters) to take part, discuss and make decisions on the major i

Basic information on Alexandria in Egypt.

A chronicle of events in African history on 24 August

Baccarat is a game that has an air of snobbery about it but is this tittle justified and where did it stem from?

BC - Before Christ - is a method of dating, with a religious foundation, that is still in use today. This article explains how and why.

Introduction to Greek Mythology. Myths and legends.

Currier and Ives lithograph titled The American Fireman: Always Ready

World Condemnation and Political Aftermath

From re-enactments to fine art, old military equipment has provided artists, actors and historians hundreds of ideas for use. To use old military equipment, you only need to have an imagination and an ability to research an item's use and purpose. This research provides an education and background i

Lieutenant General Richard Ewell was a Confederate commander during the Civil War who saw extensive service with the Army of Northern Virginia. Graduating from West Point in 1840, Richard Ewell took part in the Mexican-American War and served on the frontier. Joining the Confederacy in 1861, Richard

Throughout history, debates have raged over what makes a work qualify as "art." From abstract sculptures that many viewers dismiss as child's play to precise but unimaginative works that others dismiss as shallow, few people seem to agree about what it takes for a work to be considered art. Perhaps

Christians for centuries have been drawn to relics supposedly having connections to their faith. For students of biblical history in the 21st century, however, few artifacts of Early Christianity could prove to be more enlightening than the 500,000 little-known manuscripts called the Oxyrhynchus Pap

Luddite is tossed around as an insult, but here are five reasons to respect the real Luddites.

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Gallery of images of Robben Island, World Heritage Site and Apartheid era prison: Mandela's Cell (View 2).