By E.J. Dionne, Jr.Memorial Day is a peculiarly appropriate holiday for our times. Its origins lie in the Civil War, which resulted from the failure of a deeply polarized political system to settle the question of slavery. Related Entries May 26,...Related Entries...
UnitTwoHistory---Lesson4ABriefHistoryoftheUSA d MountRushmoreMountRushmoreNationalMemorial,nearKeystone,SouthDakota,isamonumentalgranitesculpture,with60-foot(18m)sculpturesoftheheadsofformerUnitedStatespresidents(lefttoright):GeorgeWashington(1732–1799),ThomasJefferson(1743–1826),TheodoreRoosevelt(1858–1919),...
Brief history of film essaysThe great movie event of 1972 was The Godfather, the top-grossing film of the year and possibly of all time. In a nation apparently worried about violence in motion pictures, on television, and in its streets, the popularity o
A Brief History of Tanks BISMARCK 2The BISMARCK 2 armored vehicle is a versatile platform for ground warfare, including heavy weaponry, repair, and support of its customers. The tank's speed, battery life, range, protection, and vulnerability ensure long-range support of deployments, airfield ...
HISTORYSligo's Irish name Sligeach - meaning shelly place - allegedly originates in the abundance of shellfish found in the river and its estuary, and from the extensive 'shell middens' or Stone Age food preparation areas in the vicinity. The river (now known as the Garavogue 'rough river...
The Shocking History and Legacy of the Salem Witch Trials Map of Salem Village in 1692Public domain via Wikimedia Commons Tensions in Salem In the medieval and early modern eras, many religions, includingChristianity, taught that the devil could give people known as witches the power to harm ot...
co-founder and writer Sarah Schulman promoted the group everywhere she went on her book tours. The big push really happened at the LGBT March on Washington where members distributed thousands of broadsheets offering a Lesbian Avenger Manifesto, a brief history of the group, and information on how...
Our family had a fantastic day exploring Ulaanbaatar. We visited the Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khan Palace, Zaisan Memorial, Narantuul Market, and Chinggis Khaan Museum. Each site offered unique insights into Mongolian history and culture. It was a memorable experience for all ...
It will all be very interesting reading in history books, assuming that any detached and relatively non-partisan accounts will be written in future. Two more weeks. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst, I guess. Comment as you wish – how does it all look from where you are stan...
I hope this letter is of help to your writing. Dear Jack, I am happy to know you are interested in Chinese poems. Here is a brief introduction to an important poet in Chinese history. Li Bai, one of the most famous poets in Tang Dynasty, was born in 701 AD and died in 762 AD....