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For centuries, castles stood as impenetrable fortresses; massive structures which took months, even years to conquer. Gunpowder reversed that in a matter of years.

Kidnapping, smuggling and murder tend to be the exploits of a male hardened criminal. Sometimes in history the face of hideous crimes is a woman. This face: Patty Cannon.

It's a shock to everyone as news comes out about the unlikely marriage of Mariah and Nick.

With a nine-mile stretch of beach, Cannon Beach invites families to fly kites, build sandcastles and play in the ocean on a summer vacation in northwest Oregon.

A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.

From long walks on sandy beaches or the promenade, to feeding seals at the Seaside Aquarium or shopping and sampling Northwest seafood, the North Oregon Coast means fun.

Perched at the edge of the once New World, St. Augustine's Castillo de San Marcos lets visitors see and imagine centuries-old scenes within and around its scarred walls.

Cannon Movie Tales is a series of filmed dramatizations of popular fairy tales featuring new twists on classic stories.

Germany's Luftwaffe assisted in the struggle to halt overwhelming Soviet armored formations through the deployment of innovative aerial anti-tank weapons

Today (June 28, 1778) May Ludwaig Hayes, better known as Molly Pitcher, aided the American Patriots.

Skiers and boarders love Cannon Mountain Ski Area for the broad range of upper level trail experience on the historic mountain in Franconia Notch State Park.

Robert Fulton was best known for his steamboat. His early experiments with submarines, torpedoes, underwater mines, and firing weapons underwater showed his true genius.

Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.

If you have a budding film director in your house, check out these reviews on camcorders that are recommended for tweens.

When the British fleet met the combined French/Spanish fleets off Cape Trafalgar one calm sunny day in 1805, they possessed a definite advantage.

The Catoctin Iron Furnace represents an example of how iron smelting took on such an integral part of America's economic growth.

The AFL owners met in November, 1959 to discuss how they were going to conduct their first college player draft. They did not anticipate the surprise awaiting them.

Sam Colt, at age four, causes his first explosion. It was far from his last one. There were many explosions to come before he invented the firearm that made him famous.

Led by Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon, the Canadian U.N. delegation walked out, as Iranian President Ahmadinejad began speaking. France, and Germany joined the walkout.

John J. Brown was Spokane Washington's first attorney and one of its founding fathers. He would become one of Spokane's richest men, earning his fortune in real estate.

Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.

Myrtle Beach offers the Grand Strand visitor a celebration of the arts - especially visual arts - at the Burroughs Chapin Art Museum.

Throughout the Pacific Northwest, many towns have tried to remake themselves to reflect the original attitude of the coast. These towns have done it successfully.

With no shortage of hotels along the famed Oregon coastline, it's not hard to find a place to sleep. But a well-appointed hotel can make your trip truly unforgettable.

The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.

Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and propelled man into the age of modern warfare. Today we have RPGs, biological weapons and dirty bombs.

The Beaver State celebrates 150 years of history with festivals and events throughout the state. Oregon museum exhibits feature information on pioneers and statehood.

Recap of the round of 16 and preview of the quarterfinals.

An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.

Former French Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain at the mouth of Lake George in New York held an unequaled weapons cache destined to save Boston in the American Revolution!

Although produced in limited quantity, the Henschel Hs-129 ground attack aircraft proved its quality as a durable and versatile heavy weapons platform.

The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal

Charles Bronson's years as a film star defied most Hollywood conventions.

Based off one of America's most-famous presidents, Andrew is a new character with a familiar fighting style - and a gun.

South Yorkshire is usually associated with coal mines and steel works, but the area is home to a host of tourist attractions.

Catholic parishioners are called to Mass and prayer on 10 key feast days and Sundays, collectively known as the Holy Days of Obligation.

The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.

A mashed potato and cabbage mixture forms the base of this versatile Colcannon recipe. Traditionally Irish, Colcannon is delicious. And, it's vegetarian.

Popular film versions of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" feature a witch and a tasty Gingerbread House, and are perfect for family Halloween viewing.

Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.

July 4th is the biggest event of the summer in Aspen. Wake to the firing of a canon off Smuggler Mountain. End the day with the biggest fireworks extravaganza ever.

Defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey's return for his senior year paid off with four national honors, SEC recognition, and a second consecutive berth on The AP All-America team.

For more than two years in the 1720s members the Abenaki, Micmac and Beothuk tribes of northern New England out witted and out fought the Colonists.

These sites offer premier guided viewing of tidepools filled with anemones, starfish, sea urchins, tiny crabs and other intertidal life.

Red Wing, Minnesota is a historic town along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Here are its top tourist attractions.

The reported breakup of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson last weekend had its good and bad style points, depending on where you sit.

For centuries the chivalric knight stood above all others on the battlefield. Yet, in just a few short years, they were virtually erased from the battlefield.

One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.

Reposition the subject, fill the frame and remove unnecessary elements are all keys to creating dynamic compositions and memorable images.

The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.