Archives for May 2021

Memorial Day, 2021

Today is Memorial Day. We remember the sacrifice of those who served the United States of America.This year we're reprinting "Bennington" by

The immediate object of Henry was to secure the royal person.Continuing Henry IV Begins Lancaster Rule,our selection from History of England by

Henry met with the King’s Regent and there the doom of Richard was sealed.Continuing Henry IV Begins Lancaster Rule,our selection from History of

This series has five easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: From the Heights to the Depths.IntroductionRichard II, son of Edward

Today's installment concludes Council of Constance 1414,our selection from The Close of the Middle Ages by Richard Lodge published in 1901.If

The Pope's position became worse when the council, copying the procedure of the universities, began to discuss matters, not in a general assembly but

Phips replied furiously, opening fire with every gun that he could bring to bear; while the rock paid him back in kind, and belched flame and smoke

This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: One of the Most Notable Assemblies in the History of the

Today's installment concludes Final Division of Roman Empire,our selection from History of the Later Roman Empire by John B. Bury published in