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Was Kennedy Assassinated Due to His Handling of the Bay of Pigs
Did the way that John F. Kennedy handle the Bay of Pigs incident lead to his assassination? Read this article to learn more.
Mithridates Tries to Expand his Empire
Mithridates while still a child developed a reputation that included matricide and a paranoid fear of being poisoned.
Kings List of the Neo-Babylonian Dynasty
These are the names of the kings of the Neo-Babylonian dynasty and their regnal dates.
Democracy in Plato
In Plato's Protagoras, it is argued that not everyone may be wise, but even so, everyone should have the right to vote (in a democracy).
Summary of Iliad Book XVI
In the 16th book of Homer's Iliad, Zeus seems destined to fulfill his promise to Achilles' mother, Thetis, to give glory to Achilles.
North Korean POWs exercise at a prisoner of war camp
North Korean POWs exercise at a prisoner of war camp, August 10, 1950.
Korean War Pictures - Communist Target Left in Smoke and Flames
A picture of the communist target at Korangpo-ri, Korea, left in smoke and flames after a raid by B-26s of the 452nd Bomb Group, during the Korean War.
Breaking Through: Third Battle of Gaza
The Third Battle of Gaza was a successful attempt by British forces to break into Palestine during World War I. Led by General Sir Edmund Allenby, the British combined flank and frontal assaults to dislodge the Turks from the Gaza-Beersheba line. Lasting a week, the Third Battle of Gaza was a decisi
Recommended Bible Translations for Historical Study
Biblical history students will find guidance for recommended Bible translations for their study.
The Amazing Life of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist, spent 27 years in prison. Only four years after his release, Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
World War I: A Global Struggle
When World War I became a stalemate on the Western Front, the Allies began seeking secondary fronts for striking at the Central Powers. While offensives were attempted through Gallipoli and Salonika, other efforts were made to capture German colonies in Africa. While many of these had little effect
Captain Vikram Batra Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
Captain Vikram Batra was awarded with India's highest military honor Param Vir Chakra, posthumously for his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery and leadership of the hi
Central Asia Timeline
Central Asia timeline, laying out the region's history from the Aryan invasion through the modern day.