Category : History : Society & Culture & Entertainment

Why Did the St. Valentines Day Massacre Occur?

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On the morning of St. Valentine's Day in 1929, seven men were gunned down in cold blood in a garage in Chicago. The massacre, orchestrated by Al Capone, shocked the nation by its brutality and made Capone a national celebrity.

Final Victory: Battle of Worcester

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The Battle of Worcester was fought September 3, 1651, during the English Civil War. Meeting at the Battle of Worcester, the Parliamentarians defeated Royalist forces under Charles II. The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War.

Chester Alan Arthur: What You Should Know About the 21st President

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Chester Alan Arthur was believed to be unqualified and unsuited for the presidency when he took office upon the death of President James Garfield.

Undergraduate Thesis Topics in Architecture

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There is more to architecture than designing buildings, though many people go into the field for that reason. In addition, there is an array of scholarly subjects to study and report on. For those graduating with an undergraduate degree in architecture, research needs to be done to complete a thesis

An injured U.S. POW gets treatment after the POW exchange at Munsan-ni

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An injured U.S. POW gets treatment after the POW exchange at Munsan-ni, August 5, 1953.

Kim Il-Sung

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Biography of Kim Il-Sung, the founding president of North Korea.

Mary Todd Lincoln's Dressmaker, a Former Slave, Became a Lincoln Family Friend

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Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave, was Mary Lincoln's dressmaker and became her friend while employed within the Lincoln White House.

Severus II

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Severus II was an emperor of Rome during the tetrarchy started by Emperor Diocletian.

Battle of New Market

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Want the fast facts about the Battle of New Market? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

The Rose and the Amaranth

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Selections of short fables attributed to Aesop

Lycia Map

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Selection of Asia Minor Map Pointing to Lycia

Terror from Above: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka

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The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was a noted dive bomber used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. Entering service in 1936, the Ju 87 Stuka was a feared and effective weapon during the early years of the war. The Ju 87 Stuka fell out of favor later in the war as Allied fighters improved.

Saluting the Flag

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Photograph by Jacob Riis of immigrant children saluting the American flag in a school in New York City in the late 19th century.

About Choctaw Art

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The artistic forms of the Choctaw tribe present a complete expression of living. The traditional and ancient arts and crafts that come from these Native Americans combine history, culture, spirituality and a specific viewpoint on life. Understanding the traditional art of this area also opens possib

Big Chief: General Douglas MacArthur

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General Douglas MacArthur was a noted American commander during the 20th century. Distinguishing himself during World War I, Douglas MacArthur served as Chief of the Staff of the US Army during the 1930s. Commanding Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II, he later led UN forces d

Just How Long Have People Been Using Chopsticks?

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Chopsticks are ubiquitous in East Asia, and widely found in the rest of the world too, but who invented them? How long ago? The answer may surprise you.

Greek Writing Tools

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Writing tools have been constantly evolving over the ages, from scratching the surface of moist clay tablets with bone or bronze 4,000 years ago to the fountain pen and Biro. The ancient Greeks used a number of writing tools to record, depending on the surface that was being written on.

History of Memorial Day

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This article takes a look at the history behind and reasons for America's celebration of Memorial Day on the last Monday of May each year.

Warrior Queens of the Emerald Isle

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Ancient Irish heroes weren't just men - women took up arms, too. Here are five Celtic queens who ruled their lands with an iron sword.