In the theory of atomic transformation the emanation of radium is the first product of disintegration and is transformed in its turn.Continuing
Archives for November 2019
Early Science of Radioactivity
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Ms. Curie on Early Radioactive Research.IntroductionThis is the story
Spain’s Army Leaves Mexico
Today's installment concludes Mexican Independence,our selection from Notes on Mexico by Joel R. Poinsett published in 1822.If you have
Jansenist Heresy Reaches Canada
The Jansenist doctrines of election and salvation by grace were to the Jesuits an abomination.Previously in The Old Regime In CanadaOur
Mexican Constitution Promulgated
On February 24, 1822, Iturbide proposed to the chiefs the plan of Iguala, which was unanimously adopted by them.Continuing Mexican
Catholic Role in Mexican Independence
They declared from the pulpit that these tyrannical acts must be resisted, that the yoke was no longer to be borne.Continuing Mexican
Mina’s March
After a march of two hundred twenty leagues, which he accomplished in thirty-two days he joined the rebels.Continuing Mexican Independence,our
Set-backs for Mexican Independence
The war was prosecuted against the Independents with vigor and with circumstances of the most barbarous and refined cruelty.Continuing Mexican
Mexican Independence
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Father Hildago.IntroductionMexican independence was won from Spain