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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Nov 8, 2009

The FN FiveseveN Pistol

In: Modern War

By: Christopher Eger

Designed to defeat Soviet body armor, the 5.7 came out too late for the Cold War but has found a use with Special Units around the world. more...

Nov 7, 2009

Where to Find 1890 US Census Substitutes

In: Genealogy

By: Jennifer Jensen

The 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire. Census substitutes can help find ancestors - state and special censuses, voter rolls, land records, city directories. more...

Nov 7, 2009

Second World War Winston Churchill Famous Quotes

In: Oral History

By: Lito Apostolakou

Some of the most famous historic speeches of Winston Churchill during the Second World War are held in the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London. more...

Nov 7, 2009

Gibbons v Ogden 1824

In: American History

By: Michael Streich

Expanding the commerce clause to regulate interstate commerce by the Congress and promote national welfare began with the precedent 1824 Steamboat Case. more...

Nov 7, 2009

British Diplomacy in Rhodesia 1965-1980

In: African Colonialism

By: Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

The war of liberation or Chimurenga and Britain's search for majority rule were the two main conflicting forces shaping the history of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1980. more...

Nov 7, 2009

The Ancient Tombs of Palmyra

In: Archaeological Burial Practices

By: Natasha Sheldon

Palmyra's burials are unique. Situated outside the city walls, they show the changes in burial practice over the city's history and reflect Palmyran beliefs in life after more...

Nov 7, 2009

The Temple of Bel, Palmyra

In: Archaeological Buildings

By: Natasha Sheldon

One of the major monuments of Palmyra, the Temple of Bel marries Greco Roman temple architecture with Semitic religious features more...

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