Radical Reconstruction
Once President Johnson lost control over Reconstruction, it became a battle within the Republican Party. Moderates and Radicals both ultimately wanted to protect the rights of blacks, but political objectives...   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:00:18 +0000

The Freedmen's Bureau
Inadequate funds and less than zealous advocacy plagued the progress of the Freedmen?s Bureau during Reconstruction. Even though advancement was made with the establishment of schools, one of the Bureau?s...   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:00:21 +0000

W.C. Handy: The Father of the Blues
He was not the inventor of blues music, but W.C. Handy was dubbed the ''Father of the Blues.? Handy was not only instrumental in the development of blues improvisation, but...   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Causes of Conflict
The American Revolution began as a result of increasing colonial unhappiness with the policies of the British government. Following the French and Indian War, the British attempted to levy a series of taxes on the American colonies. The American Revoluti...   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Battle & Evacuation of Dunkirk
Fighting the Battle of Dunkirk, the British Expeditionary Force struggled to hold off the German advance in order to allow Allied forces to evacuate to England. Forming a defensive perimeter around Dunkirk, British forces held out long enough to allow a w...   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Civil War Causes
The American Civil War was the result of a variety of causes ranging from slavery and states rights to industrialization and societal change. These, combined with the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, touched off the American Civil War.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Anti-Apartheid Activist Helen Suzman Dies
The South African politician and anti-Apartheid activist, Helen Suzman, who spent 13 years as the sole parliamentary opposition to the National Party's Apartheid government, has died at the age of...   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Zululand Annexed by Natal
Following the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, Zululand was divided into 13 'kingdoms'. The region was made a British Crown Colony in 1887 under the authority of Natal and run accordingly...   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

A Few Words About the Organization of African Unity ... (Has Anything Changed?)
''Since its inception in 1964 [sic], the OAU has achieved the unenviable distinction of being the most useless organization on the African continent. It can't even define 'democracy' ... Largely...   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Fake Viking Swords: But not Modern Fakes!
Archaeologists and collectors of Viking swords have been pondering a strange fact: some of the best Viking swords ever found bear the name of their maker, Ulfberht, on the metal...   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Best Russian Vote
The recent trend for countries to vote for their best citizen has reached Russia, which this week unveiled the results of their poll. First was Alexander Nevsky, a medieval commander...   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Did Rap Originate in Medieval Scotland?
This is a slightly bizarre story, so I?m just going to summarise and point you to where I saw it reported: American Professor Ferenc Szasz is arguing that a Scottish...   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

The Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery
A collection of portraits of individuals from Medieval and Renaissance History.   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Medieval Herstory Quiz
Medieval Herstory Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of women in the Middle Ages.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Medieval Couples Quiz
Medieval Couples Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of couples -- both real and   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

The Last Supper
Ten common questions answered, about one of the world's best-loved religious paintings.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Art History Jobs - Fellowship and Internship Postings
Art history job openings, Fellowships and Internships, stipends and grant competitions are updated each weekend. The most recent entries are at the top of the page. Listings are deleted when stated deadlines fall within the comi...   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

What are the Elements of Art?
The elements of art are both fun and useful. Remember: line, shape, form, space, texture, value and color. Knowing these elements will allow you to analyze, write and chat about art, as well as create it yourself.   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Major Gods and Goddesses of the World
Gods and Goddesses from mythology all over the world. Mythology about the major gods and goddesses.   RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Latin Translation
Latin translation is a skill that takes years to develop and there is not an easy way to shortcut it, but these suggestions may be of some help.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:00:26 +0000