Articles related to "Treason"
Causes of the Civil War: Taxes and Tariffs
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
Sir Roger Casement
From lurid diary entries that may have been forged to a court's ruling on the meaning of a comma, nothing about Roger Casement's prosecution for treason was mundane.
sir roger casement • roger casement • irish volunteers • great war • treason
From lurid diary entries that may have been forged to a court's ruling on the meaning of a comma, nothing about Roger Casement's prosecution for treason was mundane.
sir roger casement • roger casement • irish volunteers • great war • treason
Savage Frontier
Rodney Liddell is a famous and highly regarded author in Queensland, Australia. His popular book "Savage Frontier" attacks Indigenous identity and claim to the land.
savage frontier • queensland racism • cape york racism • aboriginal treason • australian treason
Rodney Liddell is a famous and highly regarded author in Queensland, Australia. His popular book "Savage Frontier" attacks Indigenous identity and claim to the land.
savage frontier • queensland racism • cape york racism • aboriginal treason • australian treason
General Charles Lee
Charles Lee is one of the more fascinating, eccentric, and forgotten characters to have taken part in the American Revolutionary War.
charles lee • american patriots • war for american independence • revolutionary war • george washington
Charles Lee is one of the more fascinating, eccentric, and forgotten characters to have taken part in the American Revolutionary War.
charles lee • american patriots • war for american independence • revolutionary war • george washington
Quiz of Detective Fiction Words
This is a quiz that I made up of Detective Fiction words. These words are crimes that people commit. You will fill in the missing letters in Part One. In Part Two, you will unscramble the letters to find the secret words.
detective • fiction • counterfeiting • conspiracy • dueling
This is a quiz that I made up of Detective Fiction words. These words are crimes that people commit. You will fill in the missing letters in Part One. In Part Two, you will unscramble the letters to find the secret words.
detective • fiction • counterfeiting • conspiracy • dueling
Solution to Detective Fiction Quiz of Jan. 25
This is a solution to the Detective Fiction Quiz that appeared on January 25, 2000.
trespassing • insurance • frauds • conspiracy • dueling
This is a solution to the Detective Fiction Quiz that appeared on January 25, 2000.
trespassing • insurance • frauds • conspiracy • dueling
The Whiskey Rebellion
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
Violence in Kinshasa Kills 120
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
Rebecca West Author Biography
Life and works of Anglo-Irish author Dame Rebecca West, best known for 'The Meaning of Treason' and 'The Fountain Overflows.'
rebecca west • rebecca west biography • west meaning of treason • rebecca west and hg wells • books by rebecca west
Life and works of Anglo-Irish author Dame Rebecca West, best known for 'The Meaning of Treason' and 'The Fountain Overflows.'
rebecca west • rebecca west biography • west meaning of treason • rebecca west and hg wells • books by rebecca west
Remember Remember the 5th of November
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt remembers Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which was intended to blow up King James I and Parliament. Was he the "wisest fool in Christendom" or a Monarch before his time?
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • king
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt remembers Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which was intended to blow up King James I and Parliament. Was he the "wisest fool in Christendom" or a Monarch before his time?
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • king
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Farewell to Thee
How Hawaii's last queen lost her kingdom.
hawaii • liliuokalani • queen • monarchy • royal
How Hawaii's last queen lost her kingdom.
hawaii • liliuokalani • queen • monarchy • royal
The Beheading of Balboa
Balboa was just about to embark on a new expedition to Peru, when he was arrested and charged with treason, after which he was inconvenienced by the removal of his head.
conquistador • quilty of treason • beheading of balboa • martín fernández de enciso • gulf of uraba
Balboa was just about to embark on a new expedition to Peru, when he was arrested and charged with treason, after which he was inconvenienced by the removal of his head.
conquistador • quilty of treason • beheading of balboa • martín fernández de enciso • gulf of uraba
Ghosts of Hampton Court
English palace some consider the most haunted building in the UK. Six ghosts are contemporaries of Henry, House of Tudor. One ghost, identity unknown, recorded on film.
ghosts of hampton court • haunted hampton court • haunted palace • english ghosts • tudor ghosts
English palace some consider the most haunted building in the UK. Six ghosts are contemporaries of Henry, House of Tudor. One ghost, identity unknown, recorded on film.
ghosts of hampton court • haunted hampton court • haunted palace • english ghosts • tudor ghosts
Queen Marie Antoinette
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime.
biography • books • russian
Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime.
biography • books • russian
Elizabeth Stuart - Daughter of Charles I
Princess Elizabeth was the fourth child to survive from her parents' marriage. Her life, and in particularly her death, were to prove extremely tragic.
james ii • civil war • oliver cromwell • henrietta maria • isle of wight
Princess Elizabeth was the fourth child to survive from her parents' marriage. Her life, and in particularly her death, were to prove extremely tragic.
james ii • civil war • oliver cromwell • henrietta maria • isle of wight
Who was Brutus?
Definition of the glossary term Brutus
brutus • ides of march • mark antony • octavian • liberatores
Definition of the glossary term Brutus
brutus • ides of march • mark antony • octavian • liberatores
The Luck of the Devil - The Depression and After Part 2
By September 1930 the German people had been brought to their knees and Hitler's election promises were believed with extraordinary results.
By September 1930 the German people had been brought to their knees and Hitler's election promises were believed with extraordinary results.
Famous Poet: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
A short biography of Emily Dickinson with my favorite of her poems.
emily • dickinson • emily dickinson • dickenson • poem
A short biography of Emily Dickinson with my favorite of her poems.
emily • dickinson • emily dickinson • dickenson • poem
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part V
Henry's hopes are dashed by Anne's failure to produce a son. With the help of Thomas Cromwell, Henry plots to doom Anne so that he can marry his new love, Jane Seymour.
anne boleyn • henry viii • jane seymour • thomas cromwell • elizabeth i
Henry's hopes are dashed by Anne's failure to produce a son. With the help of Thomas Cromwell, Henry plots to doom Anne so that he can marry his new love, Jane Seymour.
anne boleyn • henry viii • jane seymour • thomas cromwell • elizabeth i
Balboa: Spanish Explorer
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
Elizabeth: A Woman of Power
Elizabeth was known as a powerful and successful ruler. Cate Blanchett's depiction in the film of Elizabeth's early life as England's ruler is equally powerful.
queen elizabeth • virgin queen • cate blanchett • england • drama
Elizabeth was known as a powerful and successful ruler. Cate Blanchett's depiction in the film of Elizabeth's early life as England's ruler is equally powerful.
queen elizabeth • virgin queen • cate blanchett • england • drama
Facts on Irish-Australian rebels
Rebels Peter Lalor and Ned Kelly helped shape Australia. Both had Irish heritage.
ned kelly • peter lalor • irish australian • irish • australian
Rebels Peter Lalor and Ned Kelly helped shape Australia. Both had Irish heritage.
ned kelly • peter lalor • irish australian • irish • australian
Francis Bacon Becomes a Knight
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
Grandparents and Unschooling
What do your parents have to say about Unschooling?,What do your parents have to say about Unschooling?
unschooling • grandparents • homeschooling • unschooling • grandparents
What do your parents have to say about Unschooling?,What do your parents have to say about Unschooling?
unschooling • grandparents • homeschooling • unschooling • grandparents
Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
Pirate Movies
Johny Depp's Jack Sparrow may set a new standard for onscreen piracy but so did Errol Flynn's Captain Blood.
captain blood • errol flynn • pirates of the caribbean • dead man's chest • olivia dehavilland
Johny Depp's Jack Sparrow may set a new standard for onscreen piracy but so did Errol Flynn's Captain Blood.
captain blood • errol flynn • pirates of the caribbean • dead man's chest • olivia dehavilland
Remembrance of Korean War Draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
Review: Robin Hood Season 2 Finale
A review, summary, and brief epsiode description of the final feature length episode of season two of the BBC serial Robin Hood, starring Richard Armitage
robin hood • robin hood epsiode description • season 2 finale • richard armitage • jonas armstrong
A review, summary, and brief epsiode description of the final feature length episode of season two of the BBC serial Robin Hood, starring Richard Armitage
robin hood • robin hood epsiode description • season 2 finale • richard armitage • jonas armstrong
The Mountain Meadows Massacre
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
The Wizard Test
Dayven learns the hardest lesson of all: the right choice is not always the simplest path to take.
wizard • book • children • teenager • magic
Dayven learns the hardest lesson of all: the right choice is not always the simplest path to take.
wizard • book • children • teenager • magic
Anatole France, French Author
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
CAMBRIDGE SPIES AND DRAMATIC LIES
This article is a review of the BBC series 'Cambridge Spies'.
cambridge spies • bbc • burgess • blunt • maclean
This article is a review of the BBC series 'Cambridge Spies'.
cambridge spies • bbc • burgess • blunt • maclean
CD Review - God Forbid
"Jersey Juggernauts Go For the Jugular"
god forbid • american metal • chains of humanity tour • metalcore • metal
"Jersey Juggernauts Go For the Jugular"
god forbid • american metal • chains of humanity tour • metalcore • metal
Colonial Williamsburg
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
Devil's Island
Thousands of prisoners served time on Devil's Island and thousands died there, whether by starvation, overwork, execution or disease.
devil's island • hell hole • penal colony • ghost • prison
Thousands of prisoners served time on Devil's Island and thousands died there, whether by starvation, overwork, execution or disease.
devil's island • hell hole • penal colony • ghost • prison
Emile Zola: Life and Works
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
French Asylum
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda
A review of the newest Roddenberry series Andromeda.
andromeda • review • sci-fi • tv
A review of the newest Roddenberry series Andromeda.
andromeda • review • sci-fi • tv
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!".
give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry's speech • american demosthenes • first continental congress • i am an american
The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!".
give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry's speech • american demosthenes • first continental congress • i am an american
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
Ivan IV - Terrible and Awesome
The fourth Ivan, "the Terrible," contributed to Russia's advancement in trade and the arts, but also ruled with cruelty. Some say Ivan IV suffered from insanity.
ivan iv • ivan the terrible • ivan the awesome • ivan's childhood • ruler of russia
The fourth Ivan, "the Terrible," contributed to Russia's advancement in trade and the arts, but also ruled with cruelty. Some say Ivan IV suffered from insanity.
ivan iv • ivan the terrible • ivan the awesome • ivan's childhood • ruler of russia
James Napper Tandy
The Irishman Napper Tandy is hardly remembered now, but was once considered so dangerous by the English that they risked a global war with France just to arrest him.
napper tandy • james napper tandy • dublin corporation • dublin • irish parliament
The Irishman Napper Tandy is hardly remembered now, but was once considered so dangerous by the English that they risked a global war with France just to arrest him.
napper tandy • james napper tandy • dublin corporation • dublin • irish parliament
John Brown's Raid
A startling event in mid-October of 1859 brought the prospect of a sectional split between North and South even closer.
civil war • north • south • john brown • slavery
A startling event in mid-October of 1859 brought the prospect of a sectional split between North and South even closer.
civil war • north • south • john brown • slavery
Joseph Smith's Assassination
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
mormon • prophet • joseph smith • assassination • jail
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
mormon • prophet • joseph smith • assassination • jail
Lady Jane Grey
As the heir to the throne of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey ruled for nine days. The tragic and short reign of the young queen is just another part of the Tudor drama.
lady jane grey • edward vi • henry viii • queen mary • john dudley
As the heir to the throne of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey ruled for nine days. The tragic and short reign of the young queen is just another part of the Tudor drama.
lady jane grey • edward vi • henry viii • queen mary • john dudley
Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 2)
Torn between ideals of democracy and loyalty to the monarchy, the Marquis de Lafayette tried to save Marie Antoinette's life, and almost lost his own.
lafayette • marie antoinette • louis • king • france
Torn between ideals of democracy and loyalty to the monarchy, the Marquis de Lafayette tried to save Marie Antoinette's life, and almost lost his own.
lafayette • marie antoinette • louis • king • france
Little Jack Horner
The good little boy in the corner eating his Christmas pie was not so good and implicates a religious man, who is hung, beheaded, and quartered.
nursery rhymes • little jack horner • little jack horner sat in a corner • mother goose • abbot richard whiting
The good little boy in the corner eating his Christmas pie was not so good and implicates a religious man, who is hung, beheaded, and quartered.
nursery rhymes • little jack horner • little jack horner sat in a corner • mother goose • abbot richard whiting
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