Edsel Ford introduces the Model A and saves his father’s company.Time: October 20, 1927Place: DetroitFamous men find it difficult to
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If Napoleon Had Won at Waterloo?
200 years ago this month, the Napoleonic Period ended. Napoleon's career had finally ended in the epic Battle of Waterloo. In this month's
War and the Great Awakening
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their US History Series, #5. The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening, published on
Lucky Chess Players
The good player is always lucky.- Jose Capablanca, World Chess Champion 1921 - 1927More on Jose Capablanca.
Kutchum Strikes Back
The Tatar fortress was taken by assault. The conquerors continued their navigation.Continuing The Cossacks Conquer Siberia,our selection from
Religious Customs of Scythia
Herodotus describes the Black Sea an the rivers that run into it. In order to follow the below, here is a large map of the region.Translated by
Cossacks Enter Sibir
We have satiated our vengeance," they said. "It is time to turn back. New combats will be dangerous for us, since very soon we shall be unable to
Crossing the Ural Mountains
"The conquest of Siberia resembles, in more than one regard, that of Mexico and Peru."Continuing The Cossacks Conquer Siberia,our selection from
The GOP Is the Strongest It’s Been in Decades
Republican vs. Democrat strength since 1856 to the present graphed.by Jack Le MoineFrom the latest happenings in things historical. This article was