Thus far then the history is told by the Egyptians themselves but I will now recount that which other nations also tell.Translated by George C.
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First Practical Steamboat – 3
Measures were therefore immediately taken preparatory to constructing a steamboat on a large scale in the United States.Continuing First Practical
First Practical Steamboat – 2
When the properties of Watt’s double-acting engine became known to the public an immediate attempt was made to apply it to navigation.Continuing
First Practical Steamboat
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThat the same year in which Fulton navigated the Hudson River with his improved
The Ancient Olympics – 8
Today's installment concludes The Ancient Olympics,our selection by George Grote.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of this
The Ancient Olympics – 7
I have already mentioned that Solon provided large rewards for such Athenians as gained victories in the Olympic and Isthmian games.Continuing The
The Ancient Olympics – 6
In those early times when the Homeric Hymn to Apollo was composed, the town of Crissa appears to have been great and powerful.Continuing The Ancient
Herodotus Book II, Verses 135-143
This temple is in the middle of the city and is looked down upon from all sides as one goes round.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our
The Ancient Olympics – 5
The disposition here adverted to is one of these mental analogies pervading the whole Hellenic nation, which Herodotus indicates.Continuing The