For millions of kids, high school is a tumultuous time, with social highs and lows, academic pressure, and extracurricular wins and losses, but for the Little Rock Nine, the first...
Tallulah Bankhead: The Colorful Life of an American Actress and Activist
"I'm as pure as the driven slush." – Tallulah Bankhead Exhibitionism and narcissism coupled with talent are not the sole property of modern entertainment, as some might...
Philippine-American War, The: The History and Legacy of the Rebellion against America’s Occupation of the Philippines
On April 27, 1898 six American ships of the line, led by the Olympia with Commodore George Dewey aboard, headed toward Manila Bay. After several days of sailing over the South...
Ludlow Massacre, The: The History of the National Guard’s Attack on Striking Miners during the Colorado Coalfield War
As labor unions and movements began to form and coalesce in the 19th century, the tensions between workers and companies led to demonstrations, encounters, and even conflicts...
Delhi Sultanate, The: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Islamic Dynasty in India
India has been the location of many different empires throughout its long history. The Indus Valley Civilization was home to one of the world’s first civilizations more than...
Battle of White Mountain, The: The History and Legacy of the First Major Battle of the Thirty Years’ War
It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory,...
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: The Life and Legacy of the Civil Rights Activist Who Became the Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor
In the process of becoming one of the most famous Americans of her era, Susan B. Anthony’s legacy has overshadowed many of her contemporaries who were also active in the fight...
Patagonia: The History of the Southernmost Region in South America
The name, "Patagonia" comes from an observation made by Ferdinand Magellan, who visited the region during his historic expedition around the world. Marveled by the height of the...
Slavery and the Law: The History of the Legal Systems and Cases that Enabled Slavery in the United States
Ultimately, while the institution of slavery existed, the principle of protecting individual property rights prevailed, alongside a necessary acknowledgment that slaves were...
Norman Invasion of England, The: The History and Legacy of William the Conqueror’s Successful Campaign in 1066
For hundreds of years, the Anglo-Saxons – who had been harassing the Saxon Shore as pirates –began to settle in Britain, creating a patchwork of little kingdoms and starting...
