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“Crossing the Rubicon” is, if not a common phrase, something recognizable to most. It captures…
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Europe in the 17th century was in turmoil. These turbulent times were marked by political…
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The American Civil War, one of the bloodiest conflicts in US history, unfolded with grim…
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The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1860s stands as one of the most…
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Forgotten Treasures: In Search of Lost Civil War Gold (Video)
In 1863, during the Civil War, a caravan transporting 26 gold bars set out from…
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Human conflict has been responsible for more destruction than almost any other force imaginable, and…
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The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most pivotal moments in American history, a…
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Major General John Sedgwick could not be said to be afraid of physical danger. Known…
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History
Robert Smalls the Unstoppable: Real-Life Superhero of the USA
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanRobert Smalls was an astonishing man. Born into slavery in the United States, he would…
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America is often described as the land of the free. A country founded by its…
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History
Custer’s Ego: Why did the General Decide on a Suicidal Attack?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe stories of war heroes have been inspiring many generations and will continue to do…
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History
Deathtrap on the Mississippi: What Caused the Explosion on the Sultana?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriShips are designed to face some of the most hostile environments on earth. Built to…
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Samuel Pepys (1633 – 1703) was an important man, but that is not what he…
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History
The Glorious Revolution: Did the Dutch Steal the English Crown?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe order of succession for the English throne can be traced back through history for…