History & Archaeology

Mary McLeod Bethune will have her marble statue placed in Washington's Hall of Statues. Mary looked past the racial divide to educate youth. She became a presence on the national stage advising presidents on racial issues and achieved many milestones during her life.

Hernán Cortés stole the land from Montezuma and built a city where he should have not. Now the city is sinking at an astonishing rate. The financial cost of this geological calamity is incalculable.

California has a long and rich history occupied by Indigenous Indians for hundreds of years. The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity and sent Father Serra to establish missions to convert the Indians. The first mission was built in 1769 in San Diego, California.

The cardinal rule for Mughal princes was 'Ya Takht, Ya Takhta' (the throne or the funeral pyre). The princes went to battle against their brothers, even their father, to become emperor,

Victoria Woodhull is remembered for many things. She was an activist, spiritualist as well as a successful businesswoman. Woodhull is also the first female to run for president of the United States. She did this in 1872 and ran on the Equal Rights Party ticket.

The Nuremberg trials were a watershed in world history and are the benchmark of crimes against humanity

Over 300 years ago, a night of betrayal, deceit and a trap was when an army of soldiers slaughtered the unsuspecting Clan Macdonald on a winter night in Glencoe. The soldiers ignored the Highlanders' code of hospitality.

Molasses would never be considered to be harmful to anyone. So who would ever have thought that molasses could flood streets and kill twenty one people in a short time? That is just what happened in Boston in 1919 when a gigantic tower of molasses poured through the streets of Boston.

The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 was the most devastating epidemic in history. Before the pandemic faded away, it would kill between 20 million and 40 million people more than any other outbreak of disease in human history. As we deal with COVID 19 we revisit the nightmare.

So many leaves - what do do with them...

There are many books and articles available on operation Barbarossa the German invasion of Russia and most of them conclude that Hitler did not listen to his generals but these are not the facts and it is worth examining what really happened.

Horatio Nelson was small in stature but a giant for the British Royal Navy. He was successful in paving the control for Britain to rule the seas for over 100 years. Masterful in strategy in numerous battles and revered in Britain.

Machu Picchu is considered as a modern wonder of the world. But why? Learn some amazing and interesting facts about Machu Picchu.

Over 900 years ago, the Knights Templar began as a group to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land, accumulated wealth, power and became financial giants only to be betrayed by King Phillip IV of France.

The Puckle gun is often referred to as the earliest machine gun. James Puckle patented it in 1718. The gun was never used during a war or combat operation. The British military did not purchase it.

America the civil authority supersedes the military in all matters. Though it is good in everyday administration but in the real war when the military think tank is sidelined, the result will always be defeat.

The largest earthquake ever recorded was the Great Chilean Earthquake of May 22, 1960. This massive 9.5 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Chile, causing a tsunami that destroyed most of southern Chile and damaged Japan.

The time, when China was raided by mysterious tattooed pirates.

Soviet Russia threw in almost 1 million woman soldiers into battle against the Germans. This was something the Germans never understood because they could not understand why a woman should be on the front line and their reaction was simply horrific.

The French military had a passion for odd, experimental, and secret devices, and while not all of them were practical and many weren't adopted, they make for fascinating what if questions about military development.

While Yad Vashem may be a difficult visit for some, it is, in my opinion, an essential visit for all...

This is a brief history of Waterford, Wisconsin, from its founding in 1836 until 1965. In this article, I show how a settlement on the Fox River in southeastern Wisconsin developed from mills and blacksmith shops to a modern village by the1950s.

Piracy has a long history. In different countries of the world, the pirates are born and becomes a nightmare for the sailors. In this league of pirates, who are essentially males, there are some female pirates who are as notorious and fierce like their male counterparts. Ching Shih is one of them.

Julius Caesar was a colossus but many thought he was too autocratic and they conspired to kill him but it led only to a further dictatorship as Octavious Caeser put the nail in the coffin of the conspirators.

This fight is taught in all the schools of Europe but in our country no one knows it... On one side 12 thousand Afghani robbers... and on the other side 21 Sikhs...

After the end of World War II the USA has been involved in 3 major wars in Korea, Vietnam and now Afghanistan. This article discusses the capabilities of the US generals in charge and why they lost all 3 wars.

Louis Zamperini was a runner in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was in the Army Air Force During World War II. His plane crashed and he was captured by the Japanese. As a prisoner of war (POW), he was beaten and tortured by the Japanese. Zamperini eventually became a Christian Evangelist.

The first deep-water rescue in history was 5/23/1939 using the Momsen Bell and the rescue of the crew in 240 feet of water. The USS Squalus sank off Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Isle of Shoals, but the courage of the crew and rescuers is one of history.

Pol Pot is one of the unique figures of world history. He brought killings and retribution on his own people. Even Adolf Hitler and Mao Tse-Tung did not indiscriminately kill their own people but Pol Pot did.

In July 1518, residents of the city of Strasbourg suddenly started dancing themselves to death. And within three months, it claimed 400 victims in the city of Strasbourg. The plague also spread to the Netherlands and Belgium and then stopped suddenly. Why did it happen? No one is certain.

If you have interested in mystical information about ancient temples and the history associated with them, then today you will know the history of an ancient temple related to the Kalchuri dynasty of Indian history.

Both sisters inherited a fortune with The saint, Jane Fleming, Countess of Harrington, and her scandalous sister Seymour Fleming, Lady Worsley were as night and day. Lady Worsley is known for her 27 lovers and a famous trial

How did Sherpas, a mountain-dwelling community of the Himalayas, become the best guides in mountaineering? What is so special about these people that make them such experts?

August Revolution Day has a special significance in the history of modern India. The August Revolution was an anti-colonial, anti-racist and anti-capitalist revolution. The August Revolution saw the power to inspire and inspire Indian nationalism.

The United States can be classified as the biggest supporter of terrorist organizations all over the world either by design or accident

Adolf Frederick was king of Sweden who ate himself to death

Not many know that the legendary Hollywood icon was also a secret World War II hero who worked against the Nazis during her teenage days.

Odunke was one of the most exciting ancient festival of Awka-Etiti people. It was a festival full of amusement, and affluence. I t usually comes up at a convent time suitable for town merriment. It has no basis for religion. Awka had fascinating festivals in the past.

Fieseler Flugzeugbau began developing the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (Stork) in 1935. The Fi 156 made its first flight on May 24, 1936. The saying went the Storch went wherever the Wehrmacht went. The Fi 156 was used by at least 23 countries.

The Amber Room is considered the most famous valuable piece of art ever looted by the Nazis after WW II. If found today the value is estimated at 300-500 million dollars. Thus far, it has never been found.

A king's treasure worth 70 million dollars buried in the Wash, Norfolk, U.K. Is still buried there beneath years of tides and sand? Could it still be found? Or was it found and never divulged? What a historical find it would be.

This article tells the story of the life and ride of the famous American patriot from Boston, Paul Revere.

This is part 11 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Dramatize the Great Leap Forward using rice & cake, make jam to learn about steel production, and more while learning about China's Revolutions under Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, & Mao Zedong. Children's book suggestions and video clips.

Having said that the spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion. It also makes sure the everlasting sovereignty, integrity and honor of the country. Those who have the guts to do something astounding for the welfare of their country are awarded with the top civil award.

Faberge Eggs were opulent, extravagant, jeweled, and symbolized wealth, power, and self-indulgence worth millions. Fifty Faberge eggs were made exclusively for the Royal Imperial Family of Russia. Eight of the Faberge Eggs are still missing.

This is part 9 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Practice Kung Fu, compose Chinese poetry, dramatize the Opium Wars, sketch Pekingese, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the Qing Dynasty. Children's book suggestions and video clips. Chinese New Year ideas.