Beginnings of New York
New York City today is one of the largest and most visited cities in the...
Modern Period
The Wounded Knee – Battle or Massacre?
On December 29, 1890, the incident at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota unfolded, an...
Calamity Jane – Wild West Legend
Calamity Jane is one of the most fascinating female figures of the American Wild West....
The Life of Chief Plenty Coups
Plenty Coups (1848–1932), whose Crow name (Aleek-chea-ahoosh) signified “Many Achievements,” emerged as a pivotal figure...
The Heroic End of Dupetit-Thouars
Dupetit-Thouars, fully known as Aristide Aubert Du Petit-Thouars, is a figure often celebrated for his...
The First of June: Symbol of Revolution
The battle known as The First of June stands as one of those pivotal confrontations...
Pitcairn Island: Story of the Bounty Mutineers
Mutiny on the Bounty stands as one of the most infamous naval uprisings in history,...
Life of Miss Adeline Paulina Irby
Miss Adeline Paulina Irby, born into English privilege in 1831, became a notable humanitarian in...
Destruction of the Aboriginal Peoples
Aboriginal peoples have been at the heart of a pivotal and ongoing debate within Australian...