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British Royalty: History & Biographies

Source: Wikimedia Commons Find everything you need and want to know about the British Royal Family, past and present. Read biographies and find information about royal weddings — and royal scandals…

History: Relay, Winter Games

by Mark Hughes The Winter Olympic Torch Relay began in 1964. Related Links History: Flame and Torch Symbolism of Fire…

Civics: Links to History Timelines

Links to History: Timelines Web-code: mpp-1013 Chapter 1 Ellis and Angel Islands Web-code: mpp-2051 Chapter 5 History of Slavery in AmericaWeb-code: mpp-3092 Chapter 9 Major…

Lights! Camera! Learning! - History

History lesson: Real history on film George C. Scott as Old Blood and Guts Patton This unforgettable biopic explores the hot-headed military genius General George Patton, played by George C…

Election Ballots: Types and History

Paper, lever machines, butterfly, and more by David Johnson Types of Ballots Paper BallotsMechanical Lever MachinesPunch CardsMarksense (…

Confederate Flag Controversy History

by Borgna Brunner The "Southern Cross"The Confederate battle flag, called the "Southern Cross" or the cross of St. Andrew, has been described variously as a proud emblem of…

Brewer's: History of Croyland Abbey

by Ingulphus, and its continuation to 1118 by Peter of Blois, were proved to be literary impositions by Sir F. Palgrave in the Quarterly Review, vol. xxxiv., No. 67. Source: Dictionary…

The Most Mysterious Manuscripts in History

The world is full of mysteries, including those found in old texts and codexes. Can you figure out which of these fascinating and, at times, indecipherable manuscripts is which?

The Day of the Dead: History & Traditions

Top of Page The Day of the Dead, known as Día de los Muertos in Mexico, is a rich and culturally significant tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. This vibrant and deeply respected…