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Teach kids about how Thanksgiving came to be a national holiday due to a tireless letter-writing campaign of a widow with five children.

Starting the assignment with a list of focus questions will enable students to narrow research and develop specific thesis statements for expository history term papers.

Not without great museums visitors to Peru's capital Lima who don't have a lot of time might be best of focussing on these three even if one gallery is overrated.

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.

Born to a Dutch farmer and tavern-keeper in 1782, President Martin Van Buren's fastidious appearance belied his humble origins in Kinderhook, New York.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.

Find indoor activities for kids in November. Activities for Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving games, and tools for teaching gratitude to preschoolers.

Here's an insight into the UEFA Champions League 2008-09 season, along with the groups and predictions of which teams will advance to the final sixteen

Coin collecting can be a thrilling hobby for kids. It teaches patience, as well as appreciation. This is a basic guide to get your child started collecting today.

A child's education, that of a girl's as well as a boy's, was extremely important to Roman parents, especially to those members of the upper class.

It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.

When the kids get out of school the last thing they need is to be under the thumb of Professor Mom and Principal Dad.

Stray cats, raccoons and a lot of angst highlight this production of Grey Gardens in Addison, Texas - the first local theater to present this curious period piece

With or without a canoe, Rock Lake campground offers a range of options for diverse interests.

In this second part of his WW II trilogy, Jeff Shaara opens a window to the minds of the General Officers and several unknown soldiers who executed the war in Europe.

Paul Wellman's history books provide exciting, insightful accounts of the taming and settling of the great Southwest. The author's work is superbly documented.

A visit to Langres and the surrounding area offers a wealth of possibilities, from art to architecture and sightseeing to swimming.

Narrowing down the reader's search for important texts of the Buddhist canon takes the seeker one step closer to understanding Buddhism.

The Textile Heritage Center, located in Cooleemee, NC, offers engaging, active programs that teach Cooleemee Elementary School students about local history.

England, Wales and Scotland are packed with so much history; it's difficult to know where to start. This article will give readers some ideas on great places to visit.

Despite all the moral and inspirational mumbo jumbo crammed into to Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela flick, there are only two real lessons to be taken away from Invictus.