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History


Editor: Brent Sedo
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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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History

Palmyra Syria a UNESCO World Heritage Site

In: Ancient Middle Eastern History

By: Feature Writer Neil Gunn

Palmyra, (Tadmor) Syria now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was, for many years a caravan stop on the great Silk Road that stretched from China to the Mediterranean coast. more...

Trade and Intercourse

In: Native American/First Nations History

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey R Gudzune

Between 1796 and 1802, the United States government refined its trade policy. more...

Ancient Roman Religion

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Roman religion was transformed by contact with conquered regions, introducing new gods and goddesses as well as new forms of worship often associated with mystery cults. more...

The Empress of Ireland, Canada's Worst Shipwreck

In: Canadian History

By: Feature Writer Susanna McLeod

Silty water flowing through the once-elegant rooms, Empress of Ireland now sits 45 metres under the St. Lawrence, its interior disintegrated, its passengers long gone. more...

The Duties of a Squire in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History

By: Feature Writer Rachel Bellerby

The squire was a young servant to a knight and someone who one day hoped to become a knight himself. more...

Entertainment and Pleasure in Ancient Rome

In: Roman History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Both the rich and the poor looked forward to the many diversionary opportunities offered by the Roman baths, gladiatorial spectacles, and the horse races in the Circus. more...

Napoleon's Family Rules Europe

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Lorri Brown

Napoleon Bonaparte appoints several relatives to rule various parts of Europe, strengthening the power of the French Empire. more...

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