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"The Beauty of Xiaohe"
"The Beauty of Xiaohe," female mummy, ca 1800—1500 BC. Excavated from Xiaohe (Little River) Cemetery 5, Charqilik (Ruoqiang) County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. © Wang Da-Gang
Today in American History - December 28
Learn what happened today - December 28th - in American History.
World War II Europe: Fighting in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy
An account of some WWII battles following the fall of France, including the Second Battle of El Alamein in North Africa and Operation Husky in Sicily.
Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
Captain Salaria's brave actions prevented the Katangese rebel forces from encircling the UN HQ in Elisabethville. His courage, leadership, unflinching devotion to duty and disregard for his p
Napoleon and the Siege of Toulon 1793
The Siege of Toulon in 1793 began the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Cigars history
Cigars have a long history of nearly 2000 years. There's a belief that they descend from Central America where smoking habits were very popular among such ancient cultures as Mayans and Aztec
Classical Writers Directory
Directory of Classical Writers and the genres written by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman writers.
How to Minimize Internet Distractions
The Internet is a tremendous tool for research, keeping in touch with friends and entertainment, but it’s also potentially the bane of productivity. Whether you’re using the Internet for study or work in the office, social networks, email and just browsing can distract you and result in
Barnum's Museum Burned
These vintage images depict highlights from the career of the great showman Phineas T. Barnum, an influential and beloved figure in 19th century America. His museums, shows, and circuses entertained millions of people, and the 1800s would have been a much drearier time without his creative flair and
About Pablo Piccaso
Pablo Picasso is one of the world's most renowned artists. His career spanned over 70 years in which he completed thousands of different paintings and other works. Picasso's work is defined by specific styles in which he focused on for years at a time. In his personal life, he was heavily involved i
Tarpeian Rock - Roman Execution by Hurling From the Tarpeian Rock
The Tarpeian Rock was a launching point for capital punishment in Rome.
The Witty Political Satirist Who Became a Prominent Man of Letters
James Russell Lowell became known for literary political satire in the years before the Civil War and was later respected as an American man of letters.