… in the 1900s and one of the most respected scientists of all time. In his lifetime he was known and recognized for his theories as a theoretical physicist. As a physicist Einstein contributed more to the field of space-time relativity than any…

… the category of warfare long ago, but it is still, historically, the cause of the modern conflict in French Canada. For the past few hundred years, the Quebecois have, culturally, felt like a circle in a country full of squares. Somewhat of a cultural…

… lifestyle of the 1500's. During the 16th century in France, the majority of people were not literate, so recording the events of their everyday lives, thoughts and other things was rarely done. Zemon Davis' portrayal of village inhabitants in the…

… in organized baseball during the segregated history of Mobile. In doing so I also wondered if Mobile's History was similar or different from other parts of the country. Baseball has and probably always will be America's sport. It is America's…

… The Steganographick Collection is a fascinating document in itself but when examined in regard to The Hypnertomachia Poliphilia and the later Chymical Wedding it takes on a new dimension. Because of the complexity of the works discussed…

… there is a vacant lot surrounded by a corrugated-iron fence marked with a bronze plaque as the site of the original Globe Theatre of 1599. A little closer to the new Globe one can peer through dirty slit windows into a dimly lighted space in the…

… history. The study of history not only helps us in learning where we come from, but as to what we may be heading towards. History helps us better understand why the things we see and have today are there for us. Some people my think that it is a waist…

… goes, Patrick Henry was one of the best ever. His speech to the Virginia Convention, otherwise known as his "Liberty or Death" speech, was probably his most famous. But what makes a great persuasive speaker you ask? Well, there are several types…

… was more important than comfort. Fashionable ladies enjoyed the grand occasions surrounding the federation of Australian colonies, and later the openings of new federal parliament, in Melbourne where royalty was going to be in attendance. Society…

… major accomplishments to the world today. These accomplishments established them as advanced societies during their time. The Incans built a large road system, devised a complex irrigation system and developed their own language. The Mayans constructed…