A History of Mengele's Gruesome Experiments on Twins
Josef Mengele's favorite experiments at Auschwitz were on twins. What did he do and why?
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How to Paint Lilacs
Lilacs in the United States predate the revolutionary war but are not natives. According to Harvard's Arnold Arboretum, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is originally from eastern Europe and is also known as the French hybrid. One of the most famous paintings of lilacs, is Vincent Van Gogh's "Lil
P-51 Mustang Wings
During World War II, over 6 million women in the United States worked in war industries. This photo gallery provides an overview of some of the wartime and war industry jobs that were filled by American women between 1942 and 1945.
Where and When Did J.K. Rowling Get the Idea for Harry Potter?
J. K. Rowling is the author of the hugely popular Harry Potter books. How did she come up with the complex story of the wizarding world? Where did the name Potter come from? Who was Hermione Granger based upon? Learn more about this famous author in this biography of her life.
Notable Characters in the Civil War
Overlooked characters who were quite famous during the Civil War and played noteworthy roles in the conflict.
The Final Hours of Cato the Younger
Read how Plutarch says Cato the Younger spent his last hours with friends and Stoic philosophy before committing suicide.
The Puzzling Life and Career of Civil War General George McClellan
General George McClellan was a controversial figure in the Civil War and was fired by President Abraham Lincoln.
Skippering Old Ironsides: Commodore Isaac Hull
Commodore Isaac Hull was an American naval officer who saw service during the Quasi-War and Barbary Wars before gaining fame as captain of USS Constitution during the War of 1812.
9 Accomplishments of the Ancient Chinese
Advances in technology and the arts and other accomplishments, especially in the area of technology in the ancient Chinese dynasties.
Ancient Egyptian Terms for Children
A list of elementary ancient Egyptian terms for children to know.
Top 9 Books: Pre-Revolutiony France
The best books on early modern French history
Torch Commando
Who were the Torch Commando?
Did Abner Doubleday Know He Invented Baseball?
How the story was concocted that Abner Doubleday invented baseball.
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
Heracles Fights Triton
Heracles Fights Triton
On the Bookshelf: Top 5 Slave Narratives
Slave narratives allowed the world the opportunity to experience the treatment former slaves endured.
The Marseillaise
The origins of the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.
This Day in African History: 18 March
A chronicle of events in African history on 18 March.
Guess Whose Head
Gallery of picture to guess who.
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