Archives for May 2012

The Russo-Japanese War

This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Origins of the War.IntroductionThe centuries-long dominance of Europe in

Today's installment concludes The Boxer Uprising,the name of our combined selection from Chuan-sen and William A.P. Martin. The concluding

Having heard of the approach of the army of relief, we became more cheerful.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking

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Some spent their days in digging trenches, others inspected latrines in the interest of sanitation.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection

As rifle-shots were parried by our high walls, our chief danger was from cannon.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in

Before the onslaught which was to decide our destiny, Captain Myers made a remarkable harangue.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from

Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #16.In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan

The most dangerous of their attacks were, however, made with the firebrand.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking by