The Duel That Changed American History
The most famous duel fought on American soil was undoubtedly that between sitting Vice President Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. It was a duel that very likely changed the... ...
Unlike most Chinese immigrants of his time, Gin Lin found respect and a mountain of gold
The last thing Chinese were generally despised, discriminated against and performing dangerous, backbreaking work for 60 to 75 cents a day in the American West, Gin Lin stood out in the crowd. He not only... ...
The Crusades
The great external event of the Middle Ages was the Crusades,–indeed, they were the only common enterprise in which Europe ever engaged. Such an event ought to be very interesting, since it has reference... ...
Why Did Moses Cast Down the Tablets of the Torah?
Many people do not know Allah. This series (1-71) is an attempt to help them to know their Creator. Verses 7:150-151 of the Noble Quran talk about: 1) Why was Moses angry and bitterly grieved because of... ...
World History
The Greek Philosophers The names of the three most important Greek philosophers, in order of their dates of birth and also their influence, are: Socrates (469-399 BC) Plato (c. 429-c. 347 BC) Aristotle... ...
Reproduction Newspapers in the Classroom Add Pizzazz
Newspapers In The Classroom Add Pizzazz Curriculum coordinators and social studies teacher nationally have been facing a dilemma for years; namely ‘How to get adolescent boys to read history.’ Historical... ...
Terrorism
Terrorism. Terrorists had been there in the past and all those who had been invading other countries and had been killing people at a large scale were terrorists and when they succeeded, they had been... ...
Please Honor Abraham Lincoln on the Bicentennial of His Birthday
********************************************************************** The bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday couldn’t have come at a more propitious time in our history because we could... ...
Famous Quotes on Money
Famous Quotes on Money “It is a cruel thought, that, when we feel ourselves standing on the firmest ground in every respect, the cursed arts of our secret enemies, combining with other causes, should... ...
Are Assassins on Cannabis Coming for You?
History is populated with uses for marijuana, from cannabis seeds being used as food in 6000BC China all the way through to British sailing ships using hemp rope. One of the main uses has always been narcotic,... ...