History (Reference)
Titanic: 100 Years Later -
- Octavia HansenYes, this is the 100 Year anniversary of the four day voyage and horrific sinking of the luxury liner RMS Titanic. There have been other ships, before and after, that have gone down, some with more loss of life, some with political interest, some ships were lost at sea and never found -- but... Submitted 20 hours 28 minutes ago. NEW!
Fake History: A Seaport in Arizona -
- Octavia HansenCan anyone image how The West would have changed if Arizona had a seaport? For about two hundred years, everything had to either be carted east from the Mississippi or ships sailed the long way around the southern tip of South America and goods were hauled west from California. If Arizona would... Submitted 4 days 12 hours ago.
How To Research Your Own Geneology And Get It Right...Who Were They? Your Ancestors? -
- elle kynzerThe past week has gone quickly, because I did some preliminary research on my ancestors, or should I say the people who predetermined my appearance, beliefs, and quirky traditions. I've never been extremely interested in geneology, and I've laughed at others who are obsessed with where they came... Submitted 16 days 20 hours ago.
John Bradbury despised Fredrick Traugott Pursh for using his specimens without permission and receiving credit for documenting the new plants. When previously unknown species he’d collected in the American mid-west appeared in Pursh’s 1813 publication, A Systematic Arrangement and... Submitted 67 days 15 hours ago.
The Voyage of the Steamboat "New Orleans": the Dawn of a New Age - Jack H. Schick
Lydia Latrobe (1791-1878), met her future husband when she was brought to America from England after her widowed, estranged father, Benjamin, finally made his fortune and remarried. She was nine years old. The man she would marry was a renowned machinist and entrepreneur who her father had... Submitted 69 days 12 hours ago.
The Shawnee Prophet: the Demise of a Culture - Jack H. Schick
“The Prophet,” Tenskwatawa (1775-November, 1836), was a religious and political leader of the Shawnee Native American tribe. The brother of war chief Tecumseh, his original name was Lalawethika, which means ‘He Makes a Loud Noise,’ or ‘The Noise Maker.’ In 1805... Submitted 70 days ago.
Getting a Date Could Save Your Life 3000 Years Ago - Christofer French
The worst calamity that could befall a tribe or family in pre-history was to lose possession and ownership of the date gardens upon which it depended. Always near a source of life-giving water, human activity and conflict was always buzzing around these essential plants. Thus an unending series... Submitted 100 days 20 hours ago.
The Great Treaty of Amity and Friendship - Jack H. Schick
From 1647 on, George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers), preached of the equality of all men, regardless of origin or status. That which makes people different from each other in society and culture is irrelevant in the Spirit. He believed, as did many Seekers and Mystics of the day... Submitted 133 days 2 hours ago.
James Logan of Phildelphia: Statesman, Scholar - Jack H. Schick
James Logan (1674-1751) is one of the most significant men in the early history of Pennsylvania. He was William Penn’s personal secretary and Penn’s primary representative in the Colony of Pennsylvania beginning in 1701. He was involved in innumerable activities and held many... Submitted 134 days 17 hours ago.
John Shikellamy: Emissary, Oneida Chief - Jack H. Schick
John Shikellamy, who was also known as Swatana, was an Oneida Native American chief. A representative of the Iroquois Confederation, he was the overseer of the subordinate Shawnee and Lenape tribes. His place and date of birth is unknown. He first appears in the historical record as a... Submitted 134 days 18 hours ago.
There are literally many thousands of quotes preserved from our forefathers and former statesmen. Many of these show profound wisdom and brilliance. If one spent a few months reading and considering these extremely beneficial thoughts it could not but improve ones intellect. I have read many and... Submitted 185 days 1 hour ago.
The “Night of Broken Glass”- The November of 1938 Begins the Nazi Reign of Terror - Christofer French
The unprecedented pogrom of November 9-10, 1938 in Germany has passed into history as Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass). The name does not communicate what happened on this night. At that time, the world was actually put on notice that the Violence against the Jews was going to enflame the... Submitted 96 days ago.
Sassoonan (Allumapees): The Last Lenni Lenape King - Jack H. Schick
Sassoonan, also known as Allumapees, was the last “king” of the Lenni Lenape/Delaware, an east coast American Indian tribe. The personal decline and deterioration of Sassoonan mirrors the fate of his tribe. His story is a microcosm of the fortune and history of most of the indigenous... Submitted 132 days 18 hours ago.
Conrad Weiser: Colonial Emissary, Indian Friend - Jack H. Schick
Conrad Weiser (November 2, 1696—July 13, 1760), was a Pennsylvania German pioneer, interpreter, and renowned emissary for negotiations between the English colonies and Native American tribes. He was a respected friend of both Indian chiefs and provincial leaders. His career also included... Submitted 133 days 22 hours ago.
Lenni-Lenape: An Ancient Eastern Tribe - Jack H. Schick
Lenni-Lenape means the “True People.” They were the Native American tribe who occupied the Mid-Atlantic region of America for uncounted generations before the first Europeans arrived. Their home lands, called Lenapehoking, extended from the lower Hudson River valley to the lower... Submitted 134 days 18 hours ago.
Griffith Jones: Fourth Mayor of Philadelphia, Man of Property - Jack H. Schick
A man named Griffith Jones, commissioned the first survey of land in the Great Swamp in 1701. Measured and staked out for him were 6,000 acres (9.37 square miles), in the area of Bucks County that would become Richland. His claim was the fulfillment of a purchase he made from William Penn twenty... Submitted 140 days 15 hours ago.
Queen Victoria’s Shocking Relationship With Abdul Revealed – British Royal Court Shocked - Drunken Mystic
What may be by far the most shocking revelations has rocked the British Royal Court when they found Abdul Karim's diary containing details of his secret affair with the British Queen whose reign lasted for 64 years. Abdul Karim, a simple Indian from Agra was employed as her servant when he... Submitted 349 days 4 hours ago.
The Walking Purchase - Jack H. Schick
Walking Purchase was a 1737 agreement between the Lenape (Delaware) Indians and the Province of Pennsylvania. At that time the Lenape had been subordinates to the Iroquois Nations for nearly 100 years. Pennsylvania was under the Proprietary of Thomas and John Penn. There was little argument over... Submitted 1 year 32 days ago.
Red Cloud-Warrior, Statesman - Jack H. Schick
Chief Red Cloud (Makhpiya-luta, in Lakota tongue), was of the Oglala Sioux tribe. He was probably the greatest western American Indian leader. He was a renowned and respected warrior and statesman. He led the most successful of the Indian Wars against the United States. He negotiated personally... Submitted 1 year 357 days ago.
From Columbus To Eighteenth Century America -
- Joel HendonAlthough Christopher Columbus received credit for discovering America, it has now been determined that a Norse named Leif Ericson, actually established a temporary colony on our shores some 500 years before Columbus' time. This was in Newfoundland and actually it is not known why it failed. The... Submitted 2 years 5 days ago.
Hispanic/Latino-American History Part Two - Edward Rhymes
Preambulo I know that I said that part two of Hispanic/Latino American History would cover "t he diversity of ethnic backgrounds that make-up Hispanic/Latino-American culture in the United States as well as some of the contemporary issues, concerns and challenges they face," but I now find it... Submitted 2 years 104 days ago.
Hispanic/Latino American History Part One - Edward Rhymes
Preambulo October is Hispanic/Latino-American Heritage Month and I wanted to give a brief summary of the history and culture of Hispanics/Latinos in America. This will be far from a complete rendering of their history or culture --- how could one sum up a total history of a people in two... Submitted 2 years 106 days ago.
"To understand why eugenics gained such a following in the first three decades of the 20th century, one needs to examine the economic, social, and political context in which it flourished. Science, or what is claimed to be science, is a product of culture like any other human activity." - Dr.... Submitted 2 years 142 days ago.
The Two Ships that Got Away: An Update to the Jamestown Colony Story - Joseph Collins
In 1607, Jamestown became the 1 st permanent English settlement in the Americas . For centuries, very little was known about the origins of a group of Africans that landed there in 1619. In fact, the reliance by historians on a few surviving letters and journals written by colonists led to... Submitted 5 years 142 days ago.
Hara-kiri . . . or . . . Do It Yourself -
- Octavia HansenHara-kiri is ritualized self-violence that has more depth than can be probed by Western Philosphy. Basically Hara-kiri is a ritualized suicide, the last act after loss of honor, impending defeat or as an order from a Lord. It can be understandable in the face of defeat, with possible slavery and... Submitted 50 days 22 hours ago.
