History

Riding Horses – Five-gaited Horses

Five-gaited horses! These riding horses are usually taught two extra gaits in addition to the natural gaits. Natural gaits for most horses are the walk, trot, and canter. Five-gaited...

The Fearless Dam Climbing Alpine Ibex

Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) are big wild mountain goats that live among the peaks in the European Alps...

Banded Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus cinctus)

The banded fruit dove (Ptilinopus cinctus) was probably more widespread when rainforests covered more of northern Australia than...

Blue-breasted Fairywren (Malurus pulcherrimus)

The blue-breasted fairywren (Malurus pulcherrimus) occurs in sand plains and heathy Mallee across central southwestern Australia and the...

Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolor)

Family: The Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolor) is a fascinating bird species of the family Meliphagidae that is native...

Calusa People: Their Ultimate Fate Remains a Mystery

The Calusa people were cannibals, pirates, master builders, and carvers. Did they, or didn't they? Was it Muskogean-speaking people from the north or some...

The Deadliest Earthquakes of 1811

A series of the most remarkable earthquakes of 1811 in the history of the Mississippi Valley. The earthquake began on the night of November...

The English Civil War (1642-1646): A Divisive Conflict That Shaped a Nation

English Civil War There was a conflict between King Charles I of England and Parliament over fundamental issues of state and church control during the...

Exploring Graceland: The Life and Legacy of Elvis Presley

Explore Elvis Presley’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the King of Rock and Roll, and discover the magic of his iconic home, Graceland....

William Frederick Poole: American Bibliographer, Librarian, and Historical Writer (1821-1894)

William Frederick Poole was a famous American bibliographer, librarian, and historical writer. He was born in Salem, Mass., on December 24, 1821. William Frederick...

Edward Coles: The Second Governor of the State of Illinois

The Edward Coles was the second Governor of the State of Illinois. Edward Coles was born in Albemarle County, Va., Dec. 15, 1786. He...

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the Bulge? By fall 1944, the Allied advance across Europe had lost its momentum. In mid-December, Germany launched an unexpected counteroffensive. The...

Conestoga Wagon Facts and Dimensions

As a history lover, you will be quite interested in knowing about the ancient Conestoga wagon facts and dimensions. Including its tongue, the average...

History of Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia A visit to Australia would not be complete without experiencing the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Visitors have an...

Royal D. Cone 1821-1898

The memory of the Royal D. Cone is still fresh in the hearts of many citizens of Winona, Minnesota. Royal D. Cone was born...