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Battle of York
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Battle of York

The Battle of York (27 April 1813) was a major battle in the War of 1812. It saw an American army, under Brigadier General Zebulon Pike, defeat a British...
The 1944 Plot to Assassinate Hitler
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The 1944 Plot to Assassinate Hitler

A group of German generals attempted to assassinate the leader of Nazi Germany Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) using a bomb on 20 July 1944 but failed. The...
A Gallery of Religious Festivals from Around the World
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A Gallery of Religious Festivals from Around the World

Religious festivals have featured as a central aspect of civilization for thousands of years, the earliest thought to be celebrations of the New Year...
Caesarea Maritima's Role in the Mediterranean Trade
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Caesarea Maritima's Role in the Mediterranean Trade

Caesarea Maritima was located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Built from the ground up in 22-10 BCE by Rome's client king, Herod the...
Ûñtsaiyĭ', the Gambler
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Ûñtsaiyĭ', the Gambler

Ûñtsaiyĭ', the Gambler is a legend of the Cherokee nation, known as a Wonder Story, which features supernatural characters, sometimes interacting with...
Adolf Hitler
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Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933. He gained power by making popular promises like improving Germany's economy and...
Interview: Scotland & the Flemish People
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Interview: Scotland & the Flemish People

The Flemish are among the most important and perhaps the most underappreciated immigrant groups to have shaped the history of medieval and early modern...
A Gallery of Churches from Around the World
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A Gallery of Churches from Around the World

Churches around the world are not only houses of worship but offer a wide array of architectural styles and forms, from modest structures, such as St...
Interview: Dithmarschen Republic
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Interview: Dithmarschen Republic

Located in what is the present-day German province of Schleswig-Holstein, the Dithmarschen Republic (1227-1559) was a republic by commoners who developed...
Battle of the River Raisin
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Battle of the River Raisin

The Battle of the River Raisin (18-23 January 1813), also known as the Battle of Frenchtown or the River Raisin Massacre, was a significant engagement...
How Did Hitler Rise to Power?
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How Did Hitler Rise to Power?

The rise of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the Nazi dictator of Germany from 1933, was enabled by those already in power eager to take advantage of his popularity...
Blitzkrieg
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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg ('lightning war') is a military tactic combining air and land forces deployed at speed against the enemy's weaker points while the rear lines...
Red Horse's Account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
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Red Horse's Account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Red Horse (Tasunka Luta, l. c. 1822-1907) was a chief of the Miniconjou Lakota Sioux best known for his firsthand account of the Battle of the Little...
Why Did Britain & France Appease Hitler?
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Why Did Britain & France Appease Hitler?

The policy of appeasement towards the demands of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) regarding Nazi Germany's territorial expansion ultimately failed when the...
Battle of Queenston Heights
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Battle of Queenston Heights

The Battle of Queenston Heights (13 October 1812) was a major battle in the War of 1812. A US army, under General Stephen Van Rensselaer, crossed the...
Li Qinghzao and the Song Dynasty
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Li Qinghzao and the Song Dynasty

This lesson plan delves into the Song Dynasty through the writings of Li Qingzhao, a renowned female poet. Students will explore major historical events...
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