Private insurers had long considered this illness-prone population a “bad risk.” On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon...
History
By the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom, the Medjay were an elite paramilitary police force. Introduction...
The early medieval law codes issued in Europe contain multiple clauses dealing with injuries to the face...
The rebellion reflected colonial resentment against the policies of deposed King James II. Introduction Leisler’s Rebellion was an...
Puritan leaders had previously refused to allow it any foothold.. Introduction The Dominion of New England in America (1686–1689)...
Proponents of a stronger central government, the Federalists, soon began to call for a revision to the...
Taking a look at a number of times disinformation was widely spread since Augusts in ancient Rome....
Rumors and gossip swirled around medieval England whenever there was societal unrest. By Dr. Gordon McKelvieSenior Lecturer...
Examining the role of newspapers in Imperial Russian governance. By Dr. Alison K. SmithProfessor of HistoryUniversity of...
New inventions greatly sped up production and output. Introduction During the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840), textile production was...
Steel is far superior in strength and malleability compared to iron. Introduction The production of steel during...
It raised a large weight and then dropped it vertically on the metal to be bent, usually...
The surprising history of the smile—or lack of it—in early photographs. It’s a question we get asked...
The history of photography began with the discovery of two critical principles. Introduction The history of photography began with the...
What happened to privacy when Americans gained easy access to cameras in the Gilded Age? In 1904,...
The elections of 1792 were the first ones in the United States to be contested on anything...
Jefferson, widely popular at the time, carried almost every state, including most states in the Federalist stronghold...
Roosevelt rallied his progressive supporters and launched a third-party bid. Introduction The 1912 United States presidential election was the...
From the 1630s to 1650, following the arrival of French settlers, the Wendat Confederacy faced a number...
As a translator for the Northern Paiute, she was an outspoken critic of their harsh treatment. For...
Even their narratives have been obscured by legend and half-truths. Introduction Native American women are traditionally held in high...
Back in 1918, a terrible dash of fate unfolded on a subway train in Brooklyn. This tragedy,...
By March 1775, tensions between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies had been rising for over a...
Some, like James Armistead Lafayette, were spies as well as soldiers, often posing as a runaway slaves....
From the very first signs of tension between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, colonial women discovered...
Roman legislators were able to thwart elite political sway by introducing written ballots. By Dr. David B....
Clark and Griggs introduced Black political priorities and cultural practices to white-led movements. From its start on...
Blatch shared her mother’s conviction in securing full voting rights for women. “Women can save civilization only...
Contrary to popular belief, people in the ancient world did not have extremely short lifespans. Introduction Although...
What role does age play in determining the status of equals? By Dr. Darrin M. McMahonChair, Department...