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Latin - Where Do You Add on Endings?
Where do the endings go on Latin verbs? What is meant by the root, stem, or base of Latin words?
Traditional vs. Contemporary Art
In 1653, the great Dutch artist Rembrandt used oil paint to create his masterpiece "Aristotle with a Bust of Homer." Today, that painting hangs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In 1996, German artist Anselm Kiefer created his own master work, "Bohemia Lies by the Sea." He used she
Custer, Officers, and Family Members Pose on the Great Plains
George Armstrong Custer took to life on the Great Plains, and often enjoyed elaborate hunting expeditions, such as the one portrayed in this vintage photograph.
The Trials of Alcibiades
The famous Athenian statesman Alcibiades was implicated in a scandal involving statues' mutilated genitals. Well, that's one way to impeach a guy...
Napoleon and the War of the Fourth Coalition
Our narrative history of the Napoleonic Wars reaches the War of the Fourth Coalition.
Vietnam War: Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon took place on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese troops captured the city. The Fall of Saigon marked an end to the Vietnam War and saw the country reunited under Communist rule. During the Fall of Saigon, US aircraft conducted a massive airlift to remove personnel and friendly
Why Were Japan's Emperors Considered Gods?
Tradition states that Japan's emperors have come from a single family since 660 BCE, and that they are the sons of a goddess. As a result, Japan is a heavenly kingdom. Learn about the divine origins of the Japanese imperial family here.
Review: Democracy and Knowledge, by Josiah Ober
Review of Democracy and Knowledge, by Josiah Ober.
The Nabob of Cambay
Gallery of vintage images of British India in the 19th century, including a print of the Nabob of Cambay.
Movies That Are Based on Greek Myths
Zeus, king of the Gods of ancient Greece, is a popular movie character.paris - fontaine de la place de la concorde image by dead_account from Fotolia.comThe myths of ancient Greece are a rich source of lore that is still used today as a reference for modern stories. Many contemporary...
Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant
The Union Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Union generals who contributed to the Union's cause and helped guide its armies to victory. This photo shows Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.
What Were the Major Alliances of World War I?
The Major Alliances of World War One: who and how Europe divided in 1914.
First Ironclads: HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior was the first iron-hulled, armored warship built for the Royal Navy. Built at London, HMS Warrior immediately made every warship in the world obselete. In addition, Warrior laid the foundation for the naval arms race that would dominate the next half century.
What Led to the Boston Tea Party?
Learn about the events and actions that led to the famed Boston Tea Party before the start of the Revolutionary War.