"The constitutional convention met first at Durban, October 12, 1908 . . . ."Continuing Union of South Africa Formed,our selection from an
Darius Explores India and Central Asia
After chronicalling the expeditions in every direction, Herodotus gives the geography of the great rivers north of the Black Sea. Ancient names linked
Union of South Africa Formed
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: South African Constitutional Convention Meets.IntroductionWithin ten
As the Titanic Goes Down
The Titanic goes down. The Titanic is gone. Our sorrow for her is becoming but a memory . . . But it will be long before man's overweening
Scientific Mistakes
by Jack Le MoineWhat does a rational scientist do with an impossible result? Today we turn to something from the history of science. - The
Columbus and America
When he sailed from Spain in 1492 on his historic voyage, he believed the world was round like an egg. He was wrong. It is scrambled.When he
Titanic, Iceberg Collides
Then he sent his message: "Have struck an iceberg; badly damaged; rush aid; steamship Titanic; 41.46 N., 50.14 W." There was no other ship in sight.
The Lands from Arabia to North Africa
I wonder then at those who have parted off and divided the world into Libya, Asia, and Europe, since the difference between these is not small; for in
Memorial Day, 2015
by Jack Le MoineTime: January 31, 1968Place: VietnamA US "tunnel rat" soldierprepares to enter a Viet Cong tunnel.Public domain image