A key figure in theAmerican Revolution, Henry Knox was born in Boston on July 25, 1750. He was the seventh child of William and Mary Knox, who had 10 children in total. When Henry was only 9 years old, his merchant captain father passed away after experiencing financial ruin. After onl...
Stark fought the Native Americans allowing William to escape. When the dust settled, Stark and Eastman were taken prisoner and forced to return with the Abenaki. While there, Stark was made to run a gauntlet of warriors armed with sticks. In the course of this ...
The term "Reconquista" refers to the time in Spanish history between the eighth and fifteenth centuries when Christian kingdoms fought to reclaim territory on the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim domination. A series of wars, conflicts, and incremental terr
12 Historical Figures Ranked By Roommate Potential Vote Photo: Ted Eytan Flickr CC-BY-SA 2.0 11 The Women's March, 2017 Estimated Number Of Participants: As many as 470,000 people in Washington, DC; millions worldwide Locations: Cities around the world accompanied the demonstratio...
Located in the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice, this large altarpiece depicts the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, surrounded by dynamic figures and vivid colors, showcasing Titian’s mastery of composition and emotional intensity. Another iconic work is “Venus of Urbino” ...
听力原文:M: Andrew Jackson, who was President of the United States from 1829 to 1837, was one of the most colorful political figures in American history. He first won national attention during the War of 1812 when, as the commander of about 5.000 backwoods farmers and soldiers, he completely...
(Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1964. xv + 296 pp. Tables, charts, figures, notes, appendices, selected bibliography, and index. $6.95.) Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a ...
There isn’t an extensive public record of his service during the war, as some observers have noted. This stands in contrast to the extensive paper trail and cult of personality surrounding Iranian wartime figures like Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Ali Shamkhani, and Qassem Soleimani, all of whom,...
According to the latest figures published on theIdaho Department of Labor's website, these are the highest paying jobs in "Boise City." That region includes Ada, Canyon, Boise and Gem counties. Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart #20 Electrical Engineers ...
The Church of the Latter Day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, was founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith. Smith claimed that God had led him to a new set of scriptures called the Book of Mormon. Further, Smith espoused polygamy as part of his utopian society. Smith and his followers ...