Flannery O’Connor is known for short stories such as A Good Man is Hard to Find, Revelation, and Good Country … Flannery O’Connor: The South’s Greatest StorytellerRead more
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Amerigo Vespucci: America’s Namesake
Amerigo Vespucci was born March 4, 1451 or 1454 (scholars say different things) in Florence, Italy … Amerigo Vespucci: America’s NamesakeRead more
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
History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of Russia
Last week on History’s Nutcases, we met Charles VI. This week, we have yet another insane … History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of RussiaRead more
The History of Science Fiction (Part II)
Last week, we covered the early precursors to one of the world’s most beloved genres of … The History of Science Fiction (Part II)Read 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
The Life of Kurt Vonnegut
Known for classics such as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut emerged as a popular novelist during the 1960’s. His … The Life of Kurt VonnegutRead 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
Sattjeni: A Royal Discovery
ASWAN, EGYPT – Egypt’s antiques ministry announced an amazing new discovery on May 24 of a … Sattjeni: A Royal DiscoveryRead more
The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in Athens
ATHENS, GREECE – Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the first Oracle ever built … The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in AthensRead more