The California Gold Rush – A Dark Past
The California Gold Rush, commencing in 1848, was heralded as a golden opportunity for wealth...
Modern Period
Republic of Ragusa – The Pearl of the Adriatic
The Republic of Ragusa, also known as the Dubrovnik Republic, was a maritime trading state...
Bacon’s Rebellion – Roots and Impact
Bacon’s Rebellion was the first rebellion in the American colonies. Taking place in 1676, this...
Rudolf and Mary – The Tragic Fate
Rudolf and Mary, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, and Baroness Mary Vetsera, were star-crossed lovers...
Pony Express – The Legend of the West
Pony Express, the first fast mail service in the United States, operated from April 1860...
Chinese in the 1800s Wild West
Chinese immigrants first appeared on American soil during the late 18th and early 19th century,...
Greatest Ottoman Sultans
Ottoman Sultans, at their zenith of power from the late 15th to the 17th century,...
Beginnings of New York
New York City today is one of the largest and most visited cities in the...
The Wounded Knee – Battle or Massacre?
On December 29, 1890, the incident at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota unfolded, an...