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Imperial Japan's demise led to the emergence of the country we know today.
The explorer is widely thought of as an exploiter today, and didn’t know east from west. But a version of his boastful missive is expected to fetch up to £1.2m at auction
Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1626-1650.
History is often mistaken to be facts. In reality, it is – at best – the most reliable version of what happened after studying various perspectives from that time. Historical records are often not objective, and biased accounts of historical events, often favoring whoever wrote them. Verifying these various – often conflicting – accounts is a big part of a good historian’s job, though they have their own biases and interests, too. Because of all that, so many of us still believe in many ‘facts’ about history that are actually distorted versions of the real events, perpetuated by outdated or
You’ve heard that a photo is worth a thousand words, but photos like the collection here have stories with so much more to say. These pictures give an insight into what life was like in eras as disparate as the 18th century and the 1970s.
Stacker rounded up the best U.S. presidents of all time based on rankings from C-SPAN.
Here’s how you can start educating yourself on race.
Women played critical roles in the American Revolution and subsequent War for Independence. Historian Cokie Roberts considers these women our Founding...
The following is an article from Uncle John's Slightly Irregular Bathroom Reader.Before there was an FBI, Secret Service, or any other national law-enforcement organization, there was the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Founded by Allan Pinkerton in 1850, it existed for 145 years, sleuthing for government and big business, and chasing bank robbers, mobsters, and spies. Here are a few of Pinkerton’s high-profile cases. SAVING PRESIDENT LINCOLNBackground: Weeks before Lincoln was to be sworn into office,...
1. George Washington's teeth were not made of wood.
Even though paradigm shifting historical events are the end product of a multitude of factors, in some cases, a single catalyst can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and changes the course of a nation and possibly the world. Assassinations have been used as such a mechanism and have successfully altered political movements and subsequently changed history. Many assassinations of political leaders have been overlooked or underappreciated in the context of a nation’s history and said country’s development. These killings, though, changed the course of history and you might not have even realized it. 10. Jean Jaurés A
A volte un'immagine può descrivere un evento più di mille parole. Anche per quanto riguarda i fatti storici. Le fotografie danno un'idea molto precisa
Sometimes the leader of the western world just needs to let off a little steam.1. Abe Lincoln’s Frat-Boy ActIn January 1833—decades before The Great Emancipator, burdened by the most devastating crisis in U.S. history, couldn’t stomach three square meals per day—a 24-year-old Abraham Lincoln opened a grocery store in New Salem, Illinois, with his Army buddy William F. Berry.Aptly named Lincoln and Berry, the emporium sold bacon, guns, and beeswax—essentials for any homem...
La fotografía a color fue un descubrimiento que vino a revolucionar la manera en que entendemos el pasado. Con la invención de la fotografía, cientos de
Happy Independence Day! In the United States, today marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The event precipitated
Holy moly. What a week!! We had parent/teacher conferences last week, and I was also sick at the beginning of the week… so needless to say, it was quite exhausting. This is why I didn’t post a Workshop Wednesday last week… or anything else, for that matter. To get ahead a little bit, I’m going […]
A historian claims a unique theory called elite overproduction can predict social unrest.
What is it about color that gives us a more broad understanding of the past? Is it simply the added depth that it brings to the photo?
When academics embraced scientific racism, immigration restrictions, and the suppression of “the unfit”
There has been speculation that the actions of President John F. Kennedy's driver, Tyrone-born William Greer, played a part in his death. Despite his assassination being decades ago, the mystery and drama of John F. Kennedy's life and death continue to intrigue many people. There are many Irish links to the Kennedy's.
The Historical Events We All Thought To Be True Are Actually Myths
On 2 February 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and granted to the United States a huge swath of Mexican territory.
As we in America approach the day that marks the birth of our nation, may we reflect soberly on these truths that sadly now are undeniable
Opinie: Disciplina "Holocaustul: istorie și lecții de viață" ar trebui inclusă în programul general
