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Amerigo Vespucci, Early Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci was one of the early explorers to reach the New World. He was a contemporary of Columbus and is likewise well remembered--but mainly for his name.
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How did America Get its Name?
Many have learned in school about a nefarious character named Amerigo Vespucci who stole Columbus's glory and named America after himself. What is the true story?
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Toward The Setting Sun - New World Discovery
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America!
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When IS America's Birthday?
This land deserves a true birthday. The people just need to decide when it should be. The time of conception, the time of birth, or the time of independence.
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History of the United States Book Review
Douglas Brinkley points out that this is one of many books on the history of the United States and that his particular perspective is the political and economic history.
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Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
The lost Atlantic island of Fernando de Noronha, hundreds of kilometers off the coast of Brazil is full of pristine beaches and chic hotels.
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United States Destiny
Douglas Brinkley narrative covers the major events of United States history. This book is a good beginning for someone who wants to the basics of United States history.
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Anniversary Countdown for 2007
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
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Free Official Guidebook to Florence, Italy
Let Donald Duck & Co. guide your children on a sightseeing tour of Florence in Italy with this free child-oriented guide to the Renaissance city of art.
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Bonaire's Prisoners of Paradise
Bonaire's unique history of prisoner centered populations is explored. Links to diving, flamingoes and travel info. is provided.
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La Bella Simonetta, It Girl of the Renaissance
The name La Bella Simonetta may be a mystery, but her image in Alessandro Botticelli's (ca. 1445 - 1510) Birth of Venus may be the most recognizable in western culture.
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Pietro Alberti Was First Italian American
Pietro Alberti, with access to all money could buy, left Italy in search of religious freedom and arrived in New Amsterdam in 1635 as America's First Italian Settler.
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Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Salvador da Bahia is one of the most dynamic Brazilian cities and home to one hell of a Carnaval.
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Special Days in History - May 10th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what other noteworthy occasions also took place on this day in history, May 10th.
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The Falklands Dilemma
An analysis of one of the most recent "colonial" wars.
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Finding the Italian American Connection
The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.
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Italian Travel
Next month I am off to Italy, so this column is going to be inundated with all things Italian. And since there is so much to say about Italy, and since I am going to be traveling in two of Italy's plum, culture packed regions, look forward to several future articles.
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The Truth About Christopher Columbus and America
On the second Monday in October, educators across the continent tell children a story about the discovery of the Americas.
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Unseen Evil: Should've Remained Unseen
The evil isn't the only thing that should be unseen....
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