Recent Contributing Articles
Nov 10, 2009
The Silk Road: Linking Ancient Empires
In: Ancient History
By:
Sean Abreu
Nov 10, 2009
The Tradition of Thanksgiving: Comparing the Early History of Thanksgiving With Todays Celebration
In: American History
By:
Theresa D. Young
Nov 10, 2009
Was Anyone Punished for the Boston Massacre? Yes; But the Soldiers Who Killed Five Got Off Virtually Scot-Free
In: Colonial America
By:
Brian Deming
Nov 10, 2009
China's Terra Cotta Warriors Tour: Qin Shi Huangdi and Clay Soldiers of his Terracotta Army
In: Chinese History
By:
Melanie Zoltan
Nov 10, 2009
Genealogical Sources for Confederate Arkansas: Southern Troops Fought to Secede from the Union
In: Genealogy
By:
Katharine Garstka
Nov 10, 2009
How to Throw Away a Civil War Battle: When Americans Pay in Blood for the Mistakes of its Leaders
In: Military History
By:
David Musser
Nov 10, 2009
Arkansas Union Civil War Genealogical Sources: Union Veterans in Arkansas Fought to Maintain United States
In: Genealogy
By:
Katharine Garstka
Nov 10, 2009
Warrior Spirit Honored On Veteran's Day: Florida Tribe Proud of New Veteran's Building
In: Native American/First Nations History
By:
Susan Etchey
Nov 10, 2009
How To Win a War against Adolf Hitler: Fight Him with Rubber and Cheap Plywood
In: WW II History
By:
David Musser
Nov 10, 2009
Mental Illness in the Victorian Era: Changes in Treatment among British Mental Health Professionals
In: Georgian/Victorian Britain
By:
Beth Ellen
Nov 10, 2009
How Roosevelt Realigned Politics in 1936: FDR’s New Deal Coalition Permanently Altered the Political Landscape
In: American History
By:
Lawrence Koppy
Nov 10, 2009
Henry David Thoreau as Cultural Anthropologist: The Indian Notebooks
In: Ethnography
By:
Richard Fleck
Nov 10, 2009
U.S. Marines Corps Celebrate Its Anniversary: Keeping the United States Safe for 234 Years
In: American History
By:
Dawn Goldsmith
Nov 10, 2009
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The Oldest Greek Letter Organization for African-American Men
In: American History
By:
Ashley Anderson
Nov 10, 2009
Battle of Batouche, May 12 1885: Government of Canada Gains Victory in Riel Rebellion
In: Canadian Settlement
By:
Barbara Martin
Nov 10, 2009
The Coptic Church: The Ancient Egyptian Church founded by the Apostle Mark
In: Ancient Middle Eastern History
By:
Sarah Blakemore
Nov 10, 2009
Historic Ship Leads Arctic Expeditions: The Schooner Effie M. Morrissey - Sailing with Captain Bob Bartlett
In: American History
By:
Cynthia Collins
Nov 10, 2009
Jim Bridger - Mountain Man, Guide, and Explorer: Bridger's Contributions Helped Settle the West
In: American History
By:
Janelle Gann-Austin
Nov 10, 2009
The Seven Books of Remembrance: Volumes Record Canadian Lives Lost in Wars and Conflicts
In: Canadian History
By:
Susanna McLeod
Nov 10, 2009
History of the National Pan-hellenic Council: America's Historically African-American Sororities and Fraternities
In: American History
By:
Ashley Anderson
Nov 10, 2009
Iwo Jima Memorial Dedicated in Virginia: Honors United States Marines
In: Modern US History
By:
John Kirshon
Nov 10, 2009
North Korea Struggling to Survive in the 1990's: A Country Torn Between Famine and the Atomic Bomb
In: Korean History
By:
Rich Ward
Nov 10, 2009
North Korea During the 1990's: The Hermit Kingdom Struggles to Feed Population
In: Korean History
By:
Rich Ward
Nov 10, 2009
North Korea After the Cold War: Pyongyang Struggles to Adapt to New World Order
In: Korean History
By:
Rich Ward
Nov 10, 2009
Stay Connected With Your Family Virtually: MyFamily Brings Families Closer Online
In: Genealogy
By:
Sameera Dittakavi
Nov 9, 2009
Ashmolean Reborn: New Building, Old Collection: Ashmolean Museum's £61m Extension Completed, Collections Unimproved
In: Historical Resources
By:
Max Munsie
Nov 9, 2009
What are SCA Kingdoms? State Based Groups That Hold Events, Make Rules, Do Paperwork
In: Medieval Historical Reenactments
By:
Jessica Kolifrath
Nov 9, 2009
The Life of John McCrae: The Author of In Flanders Fields
In: Modern Canadian History
By:
Terry Long
Nov 9, 2009
The Azores: Nine Islands with a Fascinating and Mysterious Early History
In: Portugese History
By:
Wendy Ponte
Nov 9, 2009
Pope Clement V's Loyalties: The Unlikely English Friendly Papacy
In: Late Middle Ages
By:
David Tubbs
Nov 9, 2009
Harry Truman's "Impossible" Election: Deserted by Left and Right in 1948, He Refused to Give Up
In: Modern US History
By:
David Hornestay
Nov 9, 2009
The Truth Behind the Golden Age of Elizabeth I: How the Virgin Queen Deceived her Enemies
In: Tudor History
By:
Brenda Ralph Lewis
Nov 9, 2009
The Man Who Saw Nagasaki Die: After a Lecture the Professor Saw a Blue Flash and Crouched Down.
In: Japanese History
By:
Duncan McGibbon
Nov 9, 2009
The American Revolution Today – November 2009: Citizenship for Foreign Patriot and Preservation in the North
In: Colonial America
By:
Mike Virgintino
Nov 9, 2009
Berlin Wall Crumbles After 28 Years: Led to End of Communism in Europe
In: German History
By:
John Kirshon
Nov 9, 2009
Origins of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom: How Afghanistan Became a Sovereign Part of Ancient Greece
In: Ancient History
By:
Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
Nov 9, 2009
The Great Train Robbery: The Most Famous Heist in British History
In: Criminals/Outlaws
By:
Lynda Osborne
Nov 9, 2009
The Life of Ethelred the Unready: The Son of Edgar the Peaceable
In: Monarchs
By:
Terry Long
Nov 9, 2009
Apocalypse in 2012: Did the Mayans Really Predict the End of the World?
In: Mayan History
By:
Deborah Lawwill
Nov 9, 2009
Kush Civilization 1000 BCE - 350 CE: A Brief Look at Nubia and its Accomplishments
In: African History
By:
William Cook
Nov 9, 2009
Music in Medieval Times: Music Making in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History
By:
Rachel Bellerby
Nov 8, 2009
Factory Disasters in the United States: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Brings Better Working Conditions
In: American History
By:
Christine Musser
Nov 8, 2009
1976 Swine Flu Scare: The Vaccine Debacle of 1976
In: Modern US History
By:
Estela Kennen
Nov 8, 2009
Molly Maguires in Nineteenth Century America: Handprint of Alexander Campbell Remains on Prison Wall in Jim Thorpe
In: American History
By:
Christine Musser
Nov 8, 2009
41 Benjamin Franklin Descendants: They Attended Ivy League University Founded by Famous Ancestor
In: Genealogy
By:
Rosemary E. Bachelor
Nov 8, 2009
Why Germans Supported Hitler in 1933: The Overlooked Factor of Hyper-Nationalism and Appeal to Glory
In: German History
By:
Michael Streich
Nov 8, 2009
SCA Costume Resources on the Internet: Many Online Resources for Making or Buying Medieval Costumes
In: Medieval Historical Reenactments
By:
Jessica Kolifrath
Nov 8, 2009
The Conquest of Peru: Why the Spanish Conquistadores Succeeded
In: Latin American Colonization
By:
Sandra Gross
Nov 8, 2009
Black Hawk's Emerging Power: New Allies
In: Native American/First Nations History
By:
Jeffrey R Gudzune
Nov 8, 2009
Motives for Imperialism in the 19th Century: Anglo-Saxonism, Christian Missions, and Commerce Fueled the Scramble
In: W European History
By:
Michael Streich
Nov 8, 2009
The Meaning of the Myth of the Minotaur: Religious and Historical Inspiration behind Greek Myth
In: Greek History
By:
Natasha Sheldon
Nov 8, 2009
Thesues and the Minotaur: The Labyrinth, Theseus and Mythical Monsters in Greek myth
In: Greek History
By:
Natasha Sheldon
Nov 8, 2009
America's Civil War Today - November 2009: Preservation of Battlefield Land Continues
In: US Civil War
By:
Mike Virgintino
Nov 8, 2009
Celts in the Balkans: Celtic Kingdom in Thrace
In: Archaeology
By:
Rumyana Mokanova
Nov 8, 2009
Best Christmas Gifts for Historians to Treasure: Academic or Hobbyist the Historian will Appreciate an Xmas Thought
In: Historical Resources
By:
Dawn Ouedraogo
Nov 8, 2009
Massacre at Goliad: The Execution of 342 Texian Soldiers During the Texas Revolution
In: American History
By:
Darla Sue Dollman
Nov 8, 2009
Top Tip for Xmas Gift for Historians in Family: Best Christmas Gifts Suggestion for Energetic Historian on Holiday
In: Historical Resources
By:
Dawn Ouedraogo
Nov 7, 2009
The Liberty Bell: International Symbol of Freedom
In: American History
By:
Darla Sue Dollman
Nov 7, 2009
Gender Constructions: Ford F-150 Commercial: Violent Masculinity, American Superiority, and Working Class Appeal
In: Cultural Anthropology
By:
Rebekah Richards
Nov 7, 2009
What is the Society for Creative Anachronism? The Historical Reenactment Group Also Known As the SCA
In: Medieval Historical Reenactments
By:
Jessica Kolifrath
Nov 7, 2009
Abu Simbel's History: The Great Temples of Ramesses II
In: Egyptian History
By:
Loni Perry
Nov 7, 2009
Where to Find 1890 US Census Substitutes: State & Special Censuses, Tax Lists, Voter Rolls, City Directories
In: Genealogy
By:
Jennifer Jensen
Nov 7, 2009
Fraud and Corruption at Credit Mobilier: Investors and Politicians Conspire to Defaud Taxpayers
In: American History
By:
Walter Coffey
Nov 7, 2009
Gibbons v Ogden 1824: Congressional Authorization over Interstate Commerce
In: American History
By:
Michael Streich
Nov 7, 2009
The Life of Henry Hudson: The Discoverer of Hudson Bay
In: Canadian Settlement
By:
Terry Long
Nov 7, 2009
The Working Women of Ancient Rome: How A Lower Class Roman Woman Survived
In: Roman History
By:
Claudia J. Beresford
Nov 7, 2009
Jousting: A Brief History of Medieval Tournaments
In: Medieval History
By:
Lynda Osborne
Nov 6, 2009
Descent from Edward Bompasse of Duxbury, MA: Bompasse Reached Plymouth on Ship Fortune in 1621
In: Genealogy
By:
Rosemary E. Bachelor
Nov 6, 2009
The Schooner Ernestina (ex. Effie M. Morrissey): Grand Banks Fishing Schooner
In: American History
By:
Cynthia Collins
Nov 6, 2009
Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case, 1896: A Landmark Court Case that Deemed Segregation Constitutional
In: American History
By:
Thomas Wyatt
Nov 6, 2009
The Council of Constance and Jan Hus: When Secular Support is What Lies Between Life and Death
In: Late Middle Ages
By:
David Tubbs
Nov 6, 2009
The First Bernadotte King of Sweden: King Carl XIV Johann and the End of the Holstein-Gottorp Dynasty
In: Scandinavian History
By:
Emily Chauviere
Nov 6, 2009
The Olduvai Gorge: Tanzania's Cradle of Mankind
In: African History
By:
Loni Perry
Nov 6, 2009
Remembering Georg Elser: Munich Unveils a New Memorial to a Hero of Nazi Resistance
In: German History
By:
Kate Rodriguez
Nov 6, 2009
Seneca Village–NYC African-American History: 19th Century Community of Free Blacks in New York's Central Park
In: American History
By:
Melissa Cooper
Nov 6, 2009
Victorian Child Labour: Mines and Factories Sustained by the Work of Children
In: Georgian/Victorian Britain
By:
Rupert Taylor
Nov 6, 2009
Hever Castle: Childhood Home of Anne Boleyn
In: Tudor History
By:
Kim Rush
Nov 6, 2009
The Bloody Code and The English Legal System: Repressive Reaction to the French Revolution in the 19th Century
In: Georgian/Victorian Britain
By:
Brenda Ralph Lewis
Nov 6, 2009
Men's Shirts - Symbols of Revolt? Specific Colors Denoted Rebel Garments
In: Historical Methodology
By:
Allene Reynolds
Nov 6, 2009
The History of Palmyra, Syria: The Rise and Fall of a Roman and Seleucid City
In: Archaeology
By:
Natasha Sheldon
Nov 6, 2009
Bowes Museum The Silver Swan: Watch This Fantastic Automaton in a Barnard Castle Museum
In: Georgian/Victorian Britain
By:
Dave McFadzean
Nov 6, 2009
150 Years of Surgery in New France: Jean Madry Commissioned First Canadian Surgeon
In: Canadian History
By:
Rosemary E. Bachelor
Nov 6, 2009
Power of the Media, History of Mass Media Study: Frankfurt School, Hypodermic Needle Theory, M Horkheimer et al
In: Historical Methodology
By:
Dawn Ouedraogo
Nov 5, 2009
Adolf Hitler's On-Going Popularity with Students: An Unhealthy Fascination Focused on a Brutal Dictator
In: German History
By:
Michael Streich
Nov 5, 2009
Medieval Animal Trials: Animal Crime and Punishment in the Middle Ages – the Church Courts
In: Medieval History
By:
ananda braxton-smith
Nov 5, 2009
The Massachusetts Government Act of 1774: The Second of the Intolerable Acts Increased Tensions
In: Colonial America
By:
David Todd
Nov 5, 2009
Union General and Republican Carl Schurz: The German-American Leader and the Civil War
In: US Civil War
By:
William L. Wunder
Nov 5, 2009
The Battle of Newburn 1640: The Second Bishops’ War
In: UK/Irish History
By:
Joseph Allen McCullough
Nov 5, 2009
The Legend of Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna: The Great Greek Hero Must Kill a Multi-headed Monster
In: Greek History
By:
Christopher Minster
Nov 5, 2009
Eisenhower Wins Presidency in Landslide: A General in the White House
In: American History
By:
John Kirshon
Nov 5, 2009
Using Photography in Genealogical Research: Take Photos of Historic Items for Family Tree and Memory Books
In: Genealogy
By:
Katharine Garstka
Nov 5, 2009
The Spanish Armada and the Invasion of England: King Philip II”s Revenge on Queen Elizabeth I
In: Tudor History
By:
Brenda Ralph Lewis
Nov 5, 2009
History of the Poppy on Remembrance Day: Canadians Remember with Poppies on November 11
In: Canadian History
By:
Rachel West
Nov 5, 2009
The Murder of Queen Elizabeth I of England: Catholic Conspiracies to Overthrow the Virgin Queen
In: Tudor History
By:
Brenda Ralph Lewis
Nov 5, 2009
First Civil War Training Camp for Black Soldiers: Camp William Penn Near Philadelphia Trained 10,000 Union Soldiers
In: US Civil War
By:
Linda N. Riggins
Nov 5, 2009
Tanfield Railway: Take a Steam Train Journey on the World's oldest railway
In: UK/Irish History
By:
Dave McFadzean
Nov 5, 2009
Line of Descent from Immigrant Henry Wolcott: Grandson Became a Colonial Governor of Connecticut
In: Genealogy
By:
Rosemary E. Bachelor
Nov 4, 2009
A Short History of the M1 Garand Rifle: The Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised
In: WW II History
By:
Michael Allred
Nov 4, 2009
Thanksgiving Indians: Learn about the Native Americans in the Thanksgiving Story
In: American History
By:
Deborah Harding
Nov 4, 2009
The Pilgrims of Thanksgiving: Learn About the Plymouth Colonists and Their Role in Thanksgiving
In: American History
By:
Deborah Harding
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