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Ganges - The Sacred Hindu River

The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, flows 2,700 km from the Himalaya mountains to the Bay of Bengal in northern India and Bangladesh. Regarded as sacred by Hindus, the river is personified as the goddess Ganga in ancient texts and...
Roman Expeditions in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Roman Expeditions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa was explored by Roman expeditions between 19 BCE - 90 CE, most likely in an effort to locate the sources of valuable trade goods and establish routes to bring them to the seaports on the coast of North Africa, thereby minimizing...
The Washita River Massacre: A Dark Day in the American Indian Wars
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The Washita River Massacre: A Dark Day in the American Indian Wars

The Battle of Washita River marks one of the most tragic events in the American Indian Wars, where the dawn of November 27, 1868, brought devastation to the Cheyenne village of Black Kettle. This video delves deep into the background, the...
Gaṅgā - The Sacred River
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Gaṅgā - The Sacred River

In Hinduism the river Ganges also known as the Ganga is personified as a Goddess. It is believed to wash away your sins and liberates the believer. Pilgrims travel far and wide to immerse the ashes of their loved ones in the river. Watch...
C-SPAN Cities Tour - Mesa: Hohokam Civilization in the Salt River Valley
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C-SPAN Cities Tour - Mesa: Hohokam Civilization in the Salt River Valley

Explore the Mesa Grande Ruins and the Hohokam Civilization and hear about how they thrived in the lands of what is now Arizona. See the massive ruin of adobe walls and platforms as we explore the mound built by the ancient civilization that...
People of the River: Powhatan Indians of Virginia
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People of the River: Powhatan Indians of Virginia

For education, entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration. We hope you enjoy and even learn something. Never forget who came before us!
Visual Chronology of Roman Emperors: Augustus to Constantine
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Visual Chronology of Roman Emperors: Augustus to Constantine

The Julio-Claudian Dynasty Augustus 16 Jan 27 BCE - 19 Aug 14 CE Tiberius 18 Sep 14 CE - 16 Mar 37 CE Caligula 18 Mar 37 CE - 24 Jan 41 CE Claudius 25 Jan 41 CE - 13 Oct 54 CE Nero 13 Oct 54 CE - 11 Jun 68 CE Galba 8 Jun 68 CE -...
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was a US military expedition of exploration, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, whose goal was to explore the newly acquired western lands that comprised the Louisiana Purchase and to reach...
Battles of Saratoga
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Battles of Saratoga

The Battles of Saratoga (19 September and 7 October 1777) marked the climactic end of the Saratoga Campaign during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The battles, which resulted in the surrender of an entire British army, convinced...
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 Bighorn (25-26 June 1876) and his 42 ledger book drawings depicting the engagement. The...
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