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Pepin III helped his kingdom become one of the foremost powers in Europe.

Pepin the Short - World Leaders in History

Pepin the Short was the first of the Carolingian noble family to become king, ruling as King of the Franks from 751 to 768.

April 3, 2018 16:33

Engraving of Cleopatra at the Temple of Hathor.

Cleopatra - Famous Figures in History

Now known to most simply as Cleopatra, Queen Cleopatra VII Philopator ruled over the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt for 21 years.

April 3, 2018 15:11

The 100-B Area of the Manhattan Project's Hanford Site.

Manhattan Project Scientists

The following scientists worked on the Manhattan Project.

April 2, 2018 16:53

The inclusion of deaths due to premature births in the US contributes to the high infant mortality rate.

US States With The Highest Infant Mortality Rates

Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the US.

April 2, 2018 16:32

The British siege of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics of America's National Anthem.

Major Battles Of The War Of 1812

When it comes to who won the War of 1812, it comes down to a matter of perspective. While the British side asserted that the protection of Canada was the sign of a true victory, the American side sees the war as a victory against British control.

April 2, 2018 15:19

Map of the Italian-Austrian front during the Battle of Caporetto in October 1917. Editorial credit: Everett Historical / Shutterstock.com

What Was The Battle of Caporetto?

The Battle of Caporetto began on October 24, 1917, and lasted until November 19, 1917.

March 29, 2018 17:47

The majority of the population of Botswana identifies as Christian.

What Religions Are Practised In Botswana?

Christianity is the religion of the majority in Botswana.

March 27, 2018 17:39

The Hawaii portion of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument is located on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Editorial credit: Jeff Whyte / Shutterstock.com

What And Where Is The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument?

The national monument includes sites in Hawaii, Alaska, and California.

March 27, 2018 16:20

Arab Anti-Zionist demonstration outside the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on March 8, 1920.

What Was The Balfour Declaration?

The Balfour Declaration was issued on November 2, 1917.

March 26, 2018 17:41

Bank of America is the second largest bank in the United States. Editorial credit: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Banks In The United States

With assets worth $2,423.8 billion USD as of March 31, 2016, J.P.Morgan Chase & Co. is the largest bank in the United States.

March 26, 2018 16:28

Liberia is located on the Atlantic coast of Africa.

The Major Religions Practised In Liberia

Christianity is the religion of the majority in Liberia.

March 26, 2018 15:11

Countries With The Largest Bahá'i Populations

India is not only known to host the largest Hindu, Jain, and Sikh populations of the world, but the country is also home to the world's largest Bahá'i population.

March 23, 2018 14:59