This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Pope Versus King.IntroductionAt the commencement of the fourteenth
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First Australian Elections
This is the second half of our selection Australian Confederation Proclaimedfrom Australasia Old and New by J. Grattan Grey published in
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 24
At length they entered the Gulf of Mexico, that forbidden sea whence by a Spanish decree, dating from the reign of Philip II., all foreigners were
Australian Confederation Proclaimed
This series has two easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: The Australian Commonwealth.IntroductionIt has always been a question
Salem Witchcraft Trials Ends
Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If
Opinions Change at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
When the new court proceeded to hold a special term at Salem for the continuation of the witch trials a decided alteration in public feeling became
Condemned and Hanged at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
The new court, thus organized, proceeded to Salem, and commenced operations.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the
The Salem Witchcraft Trials Begin
The accused were held with their arms extended and hands open, lest by the least motion of their fingers they might inflict torments on their victims,
Mathers’ Attitudes Prepares Way for Salem Witchcraft Trials
In which Hildreth snarks both Mathers' superstitious teachings and their real devotion to God.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection