Today's installment concludes The Foundation of Rome,our selection from Roman History by Barthold Georg Niebuhr published in 1848. For works
New Code Relates Inheritance and Slavery
Justinian respected the rights of patrons, but his indulgence removed the badge of disgrace from the two inferior orders of freedmen: whoever ceased
Cartier Explores Upper St. Lawrence River
Cartier saw a different scene. East, west, and south, the mantling forest was over all, and the broad blue ribbon of the great river glistened amid a
Manuscript Sources of the New Code
Three hundred and sixty years of disorder and decay accelerated the progress of oblivion; and it may fairly be presumed that of the [Roman] writings
Tribonian Put in Charge
The science of the laws is the slow growth of time and experience, and the advantage both of method and materials is naturally assumed by the most
Verrazzano and Cartier
Verrazzano coasted the seaboard of Maine, and sailed northward as far as Newfoundland, whence, provisions failing, he steered for France.Our
Jack Ruby Murders Kennedy’s Assassin
Today's installment concludes President Kennedy's Assassination,featuring a series of excerpts selected from The Warren Commission Report by Chief
Oswald Charged With Murder
Oswald denied having anything to do with the assassination of President Kennedy or the murder of Patrolman Tippit. He claimed that he was eating lunch
Oswald Starts at the Texas Book Depository
The Cuban Government would not grant his visa unless the Soviet Government would also issue a visa permitting his entry into Russia. Oswald's efforts