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The Enduring Importance of Alexander’s Conquests

Throughout Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt the Hellenic character that was thus imparted remained in full vigor down to the time of the Muslim

This series has nine easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: A Class of Babblers, A School for Lies and Scandal.IntroductionWhen

Today's installment concludes Cabots Discover North America Mainland,our selection from Voyage of the Cabots 1497-1498 by Samuel Edward Dawson

It must be remembered that John Cabot took the time to go on shore at his landfall, and planted the banners of England and St. Mark there.Continuing

Never had Canada known a more prosperous trade than now in the midst of her danger and tribulation. It was a triumph for Frontenac.Our special

He was born in Venice, and, when still very young, was taken to England with the rest of his family by his father.Continuing Cabots Discover North

If Sebastian Cabot had not been so much wrapped up in his own vainglory, we might have had a full record of the eventful voyage.Continuing Cabots

Places being supported by evidence of much weight: 1. That it was in Newfoundland; 2. That it was on the Labrador coast; 3. That it was on the island

This series has six easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Were the Cabots Historical Figures.IntroductionThe Age of Exploration