History

Look back into history and learn about the people, places, and events of the past.

Read about the political dynasties that shaped the western world view in Western and Eastern European History. Find out why the sun never set on the British Empire. Trace the roots of civilization through Ancient History, or track the evolution of warfare in Military History. Discover the Native peoples of the New World and how their history resonates today. Explore the north in Canadian History. Find your roots through the study of Genealogy.

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Jul 3, 2009

Mount Nebo, Jordan where Moses Saw Promised Land

In: Ancient Middle Eastern History

By: Neil Gunn

Mount Nebo, Jordan is today a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people who visit the spot, where according to the Bible, Moses saw the Promised Land. more...

Jul 3, 2009

South Africa – Zimbabwe Relations under Mbeki

In: Modern African History

By: Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Throughout the difficult years of Zimbabwe's power struggle, South African President Thabo Mbeki insisted on a "silent diplomacy" towards Mugabe. more...

Jul 1, 2009

Elisabeth of Bavaria

In: Monarchs

By: William Silvester

Famed for her beauty and fashion sense the reluctant Empress had little time for anything but traveling. more...

A product of WWII, SKS rifle, withdrawn from Soviet front line use in the 1950s is still seen all over the world in military and police use. more...

Jun 30, 2009

The Military History of the SKS