The plan of construction devised by Professor Morse for the experimental line of telegraph to be erected between Washington and Baltimore, under the
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Telegraph Invented
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionAfter the experiments of Franklin that did so much to advance the study of
Archeological Excavation of Crete – 3
Today's installment concludes Archeological Excavation of Crete,our selection by Dr. Edgar J. Banks.If you have journeyed through all of the
Archeological Excavation of Crete – 2
As the earth was removed from the edge of the platform of plano-convex bricks, there appeared the ancient refuse-heap of the temple.Continuing
Archeological Excavation of Crete
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionRecent years have made remarkable discoveries of the remains of ancient cities in
The Battle of Marathon – 12
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Marathon,our selection by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.If you have journeyed through all of the
The Battle of Marathon – 11
The Athenian slain were buried on the field of battle. This was contrary to the usual custom.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from
The Battle of Marathon – 10
In the Persian army there were many gallant men, under a veteran general; they were familiarized with victory,Continuing The Battle of
The Battle of Marathon – 9
Marathon itself was a region sacred to Hercules. Close to them was the fountain of Macaria, who had in days of yore devoted herself to death for the