Amerigo Vespucci was born March 4, 1451 or 1454 (scholars say different things) in Florence, Italy … Amerigo Vespucci: America’s NamesakeRead more
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The Great Fire of London that Burned for Five Days
On September 2, 1666, a small fire began in a bakery on Pudding Lane. London was … The Great Fire of London that Burned for Five DaysRead more
The Boston Tea Party and Massacre, Two Acts Leading to the American Revolution
The Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre were two events that inspired the American Revolution, … The Boston Tea Party and Massacre, Two Acts Leading to the American RevolutionRead more
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton’s Beloved Wife
On August 9, 1757, Elizabeth Schuyler was born to the wealthy Philip Schuyler and Catherine Van … Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton’s Beloved WifeRead more
Aaron Burr: the Man Infamous for Shooting Hamilton
Aaron Burr is well known for shooting Alexander Hamilton, a longtime enemy of his. He was … Aaron Burr: the Man Infamous for Shooting HamiltonRead more
The Remarkable Empire Built by the British
During the 16th century was when Britain first attempted to establish settlements overseas. By 1670 Britain … The Remarkable Empire Built by the BritishRead more
A Look at The Great Reign of Queen Victoria
On the morning of May 24, 1819 at the Kensington Palace, Princess Victoria (full name Alexandrina … A Look at The Great Reign of Queen VictoriaRead more
Thomas Edison And His Life-Changing Inventions
On February 11, 1847 in Ohio, Thomas Alva Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. At a … Thomas Edison And His Life-Changing InventionsRead more
The Watergate Scandal Revisited
In May of 1972, seven burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee’s office in the Watergate … The Watergate Scandal RevisitedRead more
A Brief & Interesting History on New York City
New York City, the largest city in the United States, originally began when the Dutch West … A Brief & Interesting History on New York CityRead more