The children now profited by the examples of their parents, and amused themselves by placing live coals and red-hot ashes on the naked bodies of the
After the Battle of Sempach
This great victory gained by the Swiss not only widened and established more firmly the career of military glory commenced at Morgarten, but it gave
Persecution of Christians in Japan Begins
Today's installment concludes Christianity Introduced Into Japan,our selection from Review of the Introduction of Christianity into China and Japan
Christianity Outlawed in Japan
The number of Christians in Japan at this time is stated to have been one million eight hundred thousand.Continuing Christianity Introduced Into
Christianity Flourishes in Japan
Christianity was at its most flourishing stage during the first few years of Hideyoshi's administration.Continuing Christianity Introduced Into
Montreal Founded
On the following day, they glided along the green and solitary shores now thronged with the life of a busy city, and landed on the spot which
Tartars Repulsed
Today's installment concludes Tartars Invade China 200 BC,our selection from History of China by Demetrius Charles Boulger published in 1884. For
Enter Meha of the Tatars
The Emperor, fully aroused to the gravity of the danger, assembled his army, and placing himself at its head marched against the Tartars.Continuing
Montreal Consecrated at Notre Dame in Paris
Henceforth it was to be called Villemarie de Montreal, [8] -- a sacred town, reared to the honor and under the patronage of Christ, St. Joseph, and