The Heroic End of Dupetit-Thouars
Dupetit-Thouars, fully known as Aristide Aubert Du Petit-Thouars, is a figure often celebrated for his...
Modern Period
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...
Louis Riel: Hero or Traitor?
Every nation has figures in its history who are viewed as heroes by some and...
William T. Sherman’s Total War Strategy
William T. Sherman’s implementation of total war over 150 years ago during the late stages...
Captain Jack and the Tragedy of the Modoc People
Captain Jack, known in his native Modoc language as Kintpuash (circa 1837–1873), was a significant...
Battle of Hampton Roads: Birth of Iron Warships
The Battle of Hampton Roads remembered as the first clash between ironclad warships, marked a...