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The Tudor dynasty also called the House of Tudor
The Tudor dynasty also called the House of Tudor was a royal dynasty from England which ruled for around 118 years, starting from 1485 to 1603. This period in the English history is known as the Tudor
How to Brainstorm the Beginning of a Fantasy Novel
When an author begins to create a new novel, it is incumbent upon them to determine the scope of the plot and to decide how in depth they wish to go with the detailing of the world. In this article we
Today in American History - January 25
Learn what happened today - January 25th - in American History.
1920 - Prohibition Begins in the U.S.
On January 16, 1920 (exactly one year after the 18th Amendment was ratified), this Amendment went into affect, making the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor illegal and beginning Prohibition in the United States.
Theseus - Legendary Athenian Hero Theseus
Theseus was a friend of Hercules, the slayer of the minotaur, and legendary hero of the Athenians.
Peter the Great of Russia and Louis XIV of France
History of monarchy is littered with many rulers whose rule, achievements and rivalries deserve study, but two names that have drawn immense attention in history of absolute monarchy are Peter the Gre
The Real Caliph Behind the Arabian Nights
Harun al-Rashid, caliph of the Abbasid Empire, ruled over a golden age of high Islamic culture that inspired the wondrous stories of the 1001 Arabian Nights.
What happened at the March on Washington?
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is credited with pushing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law.
Today in American History - February 10
Learn what happened today - February 10th - in American History.
A Brief History of Niger - Part 2
A brief introduction to the history of Niger from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 2 – Military Rule to Present Day
About Modern Protest Art
Modern protest artists concern themselves with how to provoke and engage the attention of the masses. Using a variety of visual and performance media, they share insights regarding politics, social issues and personal experiences. The content of their art is typically shocking or subversive, inten
Painting Techniques Used in the Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is one of the most famous works of Western art. Mona's beguiling smile and her incredible realism have intrigued art lovers and critics for centuries, and virtually every portrait artist since da Vinci's time has studied the painting for insight into his approach to p
Who was Marinus van der Lubbe?
Why was Marinus van der Lubbe vitally important in modern history?
The Ashoka Chakra - Top Indian award
The Ashoka Chakra is awarded to an individual, uniformed or civilian, for the most conspicuous act of bravery, or an act of daring or a pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice away from the battle
Biography of Corazon Aquino
Biography of Corazon Aquino, who went from shy housewife to leader of the People Power movement and first female president of the Philippines, after leading the movement to oust dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Learn more about her in this biography.