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History


Editor: Brent Sedo
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Look back into history and learn about the people, places, and events of the past.

Read about the political dynasties that shaped the western world view in Western and Eastern European History. Find out why the sun never set on the British Empire. Trace the roots of civilization through Ancient History, or track the evolution of warfare in Military History. Discover the Native peoples of the New World and how their history resonates today. Explore the north in Canadian History. Find your roots through the study of Genealogy.

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History

The Anglo-Saxon Penny

In: British Dark & Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Joseph Allen McCullough

In the seventh century, the Anglo-Saxon monetary system transitioned from gold coins to small silver pennies, sometimes misnamed 'sceattas'. more...

Archaeological Excavation Techniques

In: Archaeology

By: Feature Writer Natasha Sheldon

There are many different ways of excavating an archaeological site. Exactly how depends on the site itself. more...

Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States

In: American History

By: Feature Writer Roger Saunders

A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony more...

Medieval Viking Gods

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Rachel Bellerby

The Norse gods were the stuff of legend and the Vikings had an different god for every important occasion. more...

This Day in Canadian History: August 31

In: Canadian History

By: Feature Writer Susanna McLeod

History is made every day - let's have a snapshot at just what was taking place in Canada on August 31st. more...

Thorpe's Legacy

In: Native American/First Nations History

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey R Gudzune

Thorpe experienced a series of personal as well as professional setbacks in the years following his retirement from sports. more...

Women Candidates for Vice President of the USA

In: Modern US History

By: Feature Writer Roger Saunders

Two women have been nominated by the two major political parties. In 1984, Democrats nominated Geraldine Ferraro. In 2008, Republicans nominated Sarah Palin. more...

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