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Great White Fleet: USS Nebraska (BB-14)
USS Nebraska (BB-14) was a Virginia-class battleship that saw service with the US Navy. Commissioned in 1907, USS Nebraska took part in the cruise of the Great White Fleet and visited ports in the Pacific and Europe. USS Nebraska later served during World War I before being sold for scrap in 1923.
The Interior of an Influenza Ward at a U.S. Army Field Hospital
A picture of the interior of an influenza ward at a U.S. Army Field Hospital in Germany.
Why is James Weldon Johnson considered a renaissance man?
This page offers biographical information on the African-American writer, James Weldon Johnson. The profile features a biography, family information and various texts published by the author.
Why is Dred Scott's Case Significant?
The Dred Scott case was a seminal case in United States history. Dred Scott, an enslaved man, unsuccessfully fought for his and his wife's freedom.
Leaders of the Abolitionist Movement
The abolitionists were considered a fringe element in American life, yet they persisted in the struggle to end slavery.
The Great Comanche Raid
In retaliation for what the Comanches perceived to be the unprovoked killing of twelve of their war chiefs and many women and chidren during the peace talks at the Council House in San Antonio, a huge
Adonis and Aphrodite
Read the story of the ill-fated love affair of Adonis and Aphrodite as told by the Roman poet Ovid in the Metamorphoses.
What Is Italian Renaissance Art?
During the Middle Ages, works of art featured stylized designs meant to please the eye and provide ornate decoration rather than any sense of realism. After the Middle Ages, changes in the philosophy of the times led to changes in artwork, particularly in Italy, where the Renaissance began.
World War II Europe: The Eastern Front
Opening an eastern front in Europe by invading the Soviet Union in June 1941, Hitler expanded World War II and started a battle that would consume massive amounts of German manpower and resources. After achieving stunning success in the early months of the campaign, the attack stalled and the Soviet
Tinker v. Des Moines
Tinker v Des Moines was a Supreme Court decision that decided what forms of speech would be allowed in a school setting. It specifically dealt with students who wore black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War.
Entrance Gate
The entrance gate to Bushmans Kloof from the main dirt road is very visible and hard to miss.
Wars of the Alexander the Great: Battle of Chaeronea
The Battle of Chaeronea occurred in 338 BC when King Philip II of Macedon confronted a mixed Greek army. Clashing on a plain near Chaeronea, the battle was hotly contested until the king's son, the future Alexander the Great, led the decisive charge which broke the Greek lines.
What Did the Romans Eat?
What did the ancient Romans eat? Here are some of the main sources for information on Roman food and meals.
History of the Academy Awards
A look at the 71st Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 21, 1999.