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Alton's Confederate Prison
The first state penitentiary in Illinois was built in Alton in the 1830s and later became a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
The first state penitentiary in Illinois was built in Alton in the 1830s and later became a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
Science in Industrial Revolution
The period of the Industrial Revolution, c.1780 to 1840, saw discoveries and advances in the natural sciences including the development of the first electric battery.
industrial revolution • scientific discoveries • composition of air • chemical elements • galvanism
The period of the Industrial Revolution, c.1780 to 1840, saw discoveries and advances in the natural sciences including the development of the first electric battery.
industrial revolution • scientific discoveries • composition of air • chemical elements • galvanism
Vaccines a Great Medical Discovery
Vaccines have saved millions of peoples lives. A truly great discovery of this millennium.
smallpox • jenner • lady montagu • chinese medicine men • vaccine
Vaccines have saved millions of peoples lives. A truly great discovery of this millennium.
smallpox • jenner • lady montagu • chinese medicine men • vaccine
Vaccines Save Lives and Money
Vaccines can be a pain but they do save lives. Here is some of the proof.
vaccine • immunization • polio • smallpox • centers for disease control
Vaccines can be a pain but they do save lives. Here is some of the proof.
vaccine • immunization • polio • smallpox • centers for disease control
Early History of Human Immunology
Some of the early discoveries that led to today's vaccines happened almost by chance. The astute observations of Jenner and Pasteur were the foundation of immunology.
history of immunology • microbiology history • attenuated vaccines • smallpox vaccine • discovery of vaccination
Some of the early discoveries that led to today's vaccines happened almost by chance. The astute observations of Jenner and Pasteur were the foundation of immunology.
history of immunology • microbiology history • attenuated vaccines • smallpox vaccine • discovery of vaccination
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
Introduction of European Diseases
It is almost common knowledge that white Europeans killed a vast majority of Native Americans during their conquest of the continent. How did it actually happen, and why?
indigenous persecution • introduction of european disease • eurasian invasion • european colonization • smallpox in america
It is almost common knowledge that white Europeans killed a vast majority of Native Americans during their conquest of the continent. How did it actually happen, and why?
indigenous persecution • introduction of european disease • eurasian invasion • european colonization • smallpox in america
Colonial Medicine (book review)
Colonial medicine is often seen as a major "tool of empire." Yet, as historian David Arnold shows us, in many ways, this aspect of the British "civilizing mission" was an abominable failure.
book review • colonial medicine • david arnold • historian • western medicine
Colonial medicine is often seen as a major "tool of empire." Yet, as historian David Arnold shows us, in many ways, this aspect of the British "civilizing mission" was an abominable failure.
book review • colonial medicine • david arnold • historian • western medicine
Biowarfare
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
HIV Protection
A mutation in the CCR5 chemokine receptor gene has been discovered that provides protection against infection by HIV-1, the most common strain in North America.
ccr5 • chemokine • receptor • hiv • human immunodeficiency virus
A mutation in the CCR5 chemokine receptor gene has been discovered that provides protection against infection by HIV-1, the most common strain in North America.
ccr5 • chemokine • receptor • hiv • human immunodeficiency virus
World Wars and Biological Agents
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
Polio Vaccines, What They Are and How They Work.
Polio is a feared, paralytic disease that is caused by any one of three major types of an intestinal virus. New tissue culture methods made polio vaccines a reality.
salk sabin poliovirus vaccines and studies • sabin attenuated polio vaccine salk killed polio v • polio enteroviruses • polioviruses the first viruses to be cultivated in • thomas francis and volunteer polio vaccination pro
Polio is a feared, paralytic disease that is caused by any one of three major types of an intestinal virus. New tissue culture methods made polio vaccines a reality.
salk sabin poliovirus vaccines and studies • sabin attenuated polio vaccine salk killed polio v • polio enteroviruses • polioviruses the first viruses to be cultivated in • thomas francis and volunteer polio vaccination pro
Forts of the West, An Introduction
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
Getting What They Prayed For and More: part 2
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
Getting What They Prayed For and More: part I
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange--the exchange of European products to the Americas and vice-versa--invites discussion and evokes controversy to this day.
columbian exchange • tomato • potato • corn • maize
The Columbian Exchange--the exchange of European products to the Americas and vice-versa--invites discussion and evokes controversy to this day.
columbian exchange • tomato • potato • corn • maize
What Is a Virion or Virus?
Viruses are not living cells, but efficient parasites that commandeer living cells and turn them into virus factories. Learn how these nonliving particles act so smart.
what is a virus • biological virus • what is a virion • acellular infectious particle • anatomy of a virus
Viruses are not living cells, but efficient parasites that commandeer living cells and turn them into virus factories. Learn how these nonliving particles act so smart.
what is a virus • biological virus • what is a virion • acellular infectious particle • anatomy of a virus
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.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
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.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
OUR ANCESTORS MYSTERIOUS DEATHS
understanding how and why they died
epidemics • 19th century health • archaic disease names • websites • web sites
understanding how and why they died
epidemics • 19th century health • archaic disease names • websites • web sites
Machu Pichu
Machu Pichu was at one time a vital Incan habitation site where nobility, priests and residents lived and thrived.
machu pichu • mountain • peru • cuzco • urubamba river
Machu Pichu was at one time a vital Incan habitation site where nobility, priests and residents lived and thrived.
machu pichu • mountain • peru • cuzco • urubamba river
Review: The Heretic's Daughter
The first novel by Kathleen Kent is a piece of historical fiction inspired by the story of the author's ancestress during the dark episode of the Salem witch-hunt frenzy.
the heretic's daughter • kathleen kent • puritan american early settlers • new england • salem witch hunt
The first novel by Kathleen Kent is a piece of historical fiction inspired by the story of the author's ancestress during the dark episode of the Salem witch-hunt frenzy.
the heretic's daughter • kathleen kent • puritan american early settlers • new england • salem witch hunt
The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Island in the middle
The island in the middle of Wellington, its stories and past.
matiu • somes island
The island in the middle of Wellington, its stories and past.
matiu • somes island
The Fall of Fort Loudon
The final episode of the story of Fort Loudon. This Fort was to fall the first time in August of 1760. It is scheduled to fall again on July 1st, 2000, the victim of State budget cuts.
fort • loudon • british • cherokee • tennessee
The final episode of the story of Fort Loudon. This Fort was to fall the first time in August of 1760. It is scheduled to fall again on July 1st, 2000, the victim of State budget cuts.
fort • loudon • british • cherokee • tennessee
The Whipple Expedition (Part 2)
The Whipple Expedition was one of several charted to find a route for the first transcontinental railroad. Amiel Whipple led the scientists and army troops across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to blaze the new trail and estimate its cost.
whipple expedition • amiel whipple • tucumcari • mojave • zuni
The Whipple Expedition was one of several charted to find a route for the first transcontinental railroad. Amiel Whipple led the scientists and army troops across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to blaze the new trail and estimate its cost.
whipple expedition • amiel whipple • tucumcari • mojave • zuni
Military Medicine
A description of the history and functions of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
army • medical • troops • doctor • nurse
A description of the history and functions of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
army • medical • troops • doctor • nurse
Cotton Mather Condemns Witches
Cotton Mather, during the Salem Witch Trials, urges the acceptance of spectral evidence. George Burroughs is hanged for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • george burroughs • spectral evidence • witchcraft and possessions
Cotton Mather, during the Salem Witch Trials, urges the acceptance of spectral evidence. George Burroughs is hanged for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • george burroughs • spectral evidence • witchcraft and possessions
History of Whisky
Whisky (whiskey) traces its origins back hundreds of centuries and has been idiolized and demonized but still remains as popular as ever. Find out how it got there
whisky • whiskey • scotch • irish • st. patrick
Whisky (whiskey) traces its origins back hundreds of centuries and has been idiolized and demonized but still remains as popular as ever. Find out how it got there
whisky • whiskey • scotch • irish • st. patrick
Martha Jane Canary - Calamity Jane
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
syphilis treponema pallidum • incidence • sexually transmitted diseases
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
syphilis treponema pallidum • incidence • sexually transmitted diseases
Have DVD Will Travel
Having only been somewhat acquainted with <i>Have Gun</i>, I was and am impressed with the CBS/Paramount release of <i>Have Gun Will Travel-The Complete First Season</i>. From the opening credits of the DVD with images of Richard Boone, and a silhouette coming at you, to the pistol as the cursor, it is a winner.
richard boone • paladin • san francisco • cbs • dvd
Having only been somewhat acquainted with <i>Have Gun</i>, I was and am impressed with the CBS/Paramount release of <i>Have Gun Will Travel-The Complete First Season</i>. From the opening credits of the DVD with images of Richard Boone, and a silhouette coming at you, to the pistol as the cursor, it is a winner.
richard boone • paladin • san francisco • cbs • dvd
Northmavine in the Shetland Islands
A tour of the Northmavine area located on the northwest side of the main Shetland Island which includes Eshaness.
northmavine • shetland • eshaness • hillswick • dore
A tour of the Northmavine area located on the northwest side of the main Shetland Island which includes Eshaness.
northmavine • shetland • eshaness • hillswick • dore
Why Vaccinate Our Children?
Because immunizations save lives. Click on the title to read more.
vaccination • vaccine • immunizations • immunization
Because immunizations save lives. Click on the title to read more.
vaccination • vaccine • immunizations • immunization
Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle's reputation as a galactagogue to increase milk production for breastfeeding is nearly legendary in modern herbal circles, but it does so much more!
blessed thistle • breastfeeding • liver cleanse • herbalism • gall bladder
Blessed Thistle's reputation as a galactagogue to increase milk production for breastfeeding is nearly legendary in modern herbal circles, but it does so much more!
blessed thistle • breastfeeding • liver cleanse • herbalism • gall bladder
BNH Bangkok's First Hospital
The Bangkok Nursing Home or BNH has cared for Bangkokians and visitors for over a century and still is one of Asia's best hospitals.
bnh hospital • bangkok nursing home • oldest hospital in thailand • convent road • hospital museum
The Bangkok Nursing Home or BNH has cared for Bangkokians and visitors for over a century and still is one of Asia's best hospitals.
bnh hospital • bangkok nursing home • oldest hospital in thailand • convent road • hospital museum
Carlisle Indian School
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
Cotton Mather
Cotton Mather: Investigated cases of witchcraft in Salem and Boston and orders execution of George Burroughs for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • witch trials in boston • the bizarre behavior of goodwin children in boston • victims of witchcraft
Cotton Mather: Investigated cases of witchcraft in Salem and Boston and orders execution of George Burroughs for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • witch trials in boston • the bizarre behavior of goodwin children in boston • victims of witchcraft
Fiesta Grande in Andacollo in Norte Chico, Chile
On December 23rd this mining town is transformed into one of Chile's largest places of pilgrimage where pilgrims enjoy processions, ceremonies and religious dances.
fiesta grande virgin de andacollo grande • religious festival south america • history of virgin de andacollo chile • virgin del rosario norte chico chile • place of pilgrimage chile
On December 23rd this mining town is transformed into one of Chile's largest places of pilgrimage where pilgrims enjoy processions, ceremonies and religious dances.
fiesta grande virgin de andacollo grande • religious festival south america • history of virgin de andacollo chile • virgin del rosario norte chico chile • place of pilgrimage chile
Grapes
Cultivated all over the world since the beginning of recorded history, grapes have many important health benefits.
grape seed • resveratrol • anthocyanins • antioxidants • phytonutrient
Cultivated all over the world since the beginning of recorded history, grapes have many important health benefits.
grape seed • resveratrol • anthocyanins • antioxidants • phytonutrient
Historic Harvard Graduates 1741-1745
Harvard's 1741-1745 graduates, listed in this series, were destined for leadership roles in both the fight for independence and in the founding of a new nation.
1740s harvard graduates • historic harvard graduates • john harvard • harvard graduates were nation builders • harvard and history
Harvard's 1741-1745 graduates, listed in this series, were destined for leadership roles in both the fight for independence and in the founding of a new nation.
1740s harvard graduates • historic harvard graduates • john harvard • harvard graduates were nation builders • harvard and history
Hoffman and Swinburne – Bird Isles
Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island were created in Lower New York Bay to receive, quarantine, and give medical treatment to immigrants. Now they harbor birds.
hoffman island • swinburne island • new york harbor • gateway national recreation area • birds
Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island were created in Lower New York Bay to receive, quarantine, and give medical treatment to immigrants. Now they harbor birds.
hoffman island • swinburne island • new york harbor • gateway national recreation area • birds
Johannes Kepler (1571 – 1630)
A mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, Johannes Kepler was a key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
kepler • johannes kepler • biography johannes kepler • laws of planetary motion • laws of universal planetary motion
A mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, Johannes Kepler was a key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
kepler • johannes kepler • biography johannes kepler • laws of planetary motion • laws of universal planetary motion
John Smith of Jamestown; Man or Myth?
John Smith was a self promoter as evidenced by his thinly veiled autobiography: A General History of Virginia. In it, he champions himself as the savior of Jamestown.
a general history of virginia • pocahantas • captain john smith • algonquian indians • powhatan tribe
John Smith was a self promoter as evidenced by his thinly veiled autobiography: A General History of Virginia. In it, he champions himself as the savior of Jamestown.
a general history of virginia • pocahantas • captain john smith • algonquian indians • powhatan tribe
Lady Jane Grey
Young and manipulated, Lady Jane Grey reluctantly seized the British throne in 1553 only to fall from grace nine days after assuming the title of England's first queen.
power struggles of tudor england • heirs to henry viii • queens of england • line of succession in tudor england • sixteenth century kings and queens of england lad
Young and manipulated, Lady Jane Grey reluctantly seized the British throne in 1553 only to fall from grace nine days after assuming the title of England's first queen.
power struggles of tudor england • heirs to henry viii • queens of england • line of succession in tudor england • sixteenth century kings and queens of england lad
Louis XV, King of France (1710-1774)
Nicknamed the"Well-Beloved",Louis' policies and debauched lifestyle contributed to the crisis that brought on the French Revolution.
louis xv • "well-beloved" king of france • policies that precipitated the french revolution • marquise de pompadour • seven years war
Nicknamed the"Well-Beloved",Louis' policies and debauched lifestyle contributed to the crisis that brought on the French Revolution.
louis xv • "well-beloved" king of france • policies that precipitated the french revolution • marquise de pompadour • seven years war
Raggedy Ann & Andy DVD Movies
Simon & Schuster and Starz Media are producing a series of television and DVD movies for Johnny Gruelle's classic Raggedy Ann & Andy characters.
raggedy ann and andy movie • simon & schuster • starz media • film roman • johnny gruelle
Simon & Schuster and Starz Media are producing a series of television and DVD movies for Johnny Gruelle's classic Raggedy Ann & Andy characters.
raggedy ann and andy movie • simon & schuster • starz media • film roman • johnny gruelle
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