The evolution of Father Abraham Respected historian Eric Foner’s new book, The Fiery Trial: […]
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Daily Quiz for May 20, 2011
At the Battle of the Jarama River in the Spanish Civil War a brigade of inadequately trained volunteers from this country distinguished themselves.
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WW2 Documentary Unseen for 30 Years Returns on DVD
The Unknown War: WWII and the Epic Battles of the Russian Front brings 16+ hours of East Front film footage to DVD, much of it unseen in America for over 30 years.
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Daily Quiz for May 19, 2011
The first successful demonstration of a parachute was made in this year.
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Video: Last Flight of Empress of Suva
Ex–Canadian Pacific Airlines Douglas DC-6B Empress of Suva completed its last flight on December 4, 2010, in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Daily Quiz for May 18, 2011
The editor of this newspaper largely created the Robin Hood-like image of outlaw Jesse James.
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Mississippi Flooding – Are Historic Sites Threatened?
Will the 2011 Mississippi River floods endanger historic sites?
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National Civil War Museum Curator Begins 230–Mile March as Confederate Soldier
Brett Kelley begins two week march as Confederate Soldier to raise funds for National […]
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Lowell Thomas, T.E. Lawrence and the Creation of a Legend
Lowell Thomas combined journalism and entertainment to help create the legend of Lawrence of Arabia.