Who Was Queen Anne of Great Britain?
Queen Anne, of the House of Stuart, was the last Stuart to hold the throne. She saw Scotland and England form into one sovereign state: Great Britain.
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Oliver Cromwell - World Leaders in History
The devout Puritan led a monarch-free Britain, heading a government that set a precedent for democratic republics to come.
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The Seneca People
In the 21st Century, the Native American Seneca are still fighting for land rights and cultural recognition.
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Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany - World Leaders in History
Kaiser Wilhelm I was the first to lead a united, modern German state.
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The Battle of Khe Sanh: The Vietnam War
This battle is regarded as the longest, and having one of the most controversial outcomes, of all of the battles fought during the Vietnam War.
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Ukraine Culture and Traditions
An overview of culture, traditions, customs, and more from Ukraine.
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Jacques Cartier: Famous Explorers of the World
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer and navigator whose family was of Breton ancestry.
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The Battle of Fort Donelson: The American Civil War
This Union victory allowed Federal troops led by Ulysses S. Grant to assume command over the Cumberland River.
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Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia: Famous Heads of State
As a head of state without a term limit, Communist Josip Broz Tito led Yugoslavia from the end of World War II until his death in 1980.
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John Smith: Famous Explorers Of The World
The English soldier, explorer, and author led a life filled with adventures abroad.
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Leif Ericson: Explorers Of The World
An 11th Century Norse explorer Leif was the first European to reach North America.
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Fanny Bullock Workman - Famous Explorers of the World
The embodiment of the 'new American women' at the turn of the 20th Century, Fanny Bullock Workman was a skilled climber & tireless cyclist.
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The Battle of Cedar Creek: The American Civil War
Occurring close to Washington, D.C. just weeks before the 1864 Elections, the Battle of Cedar Creek helped facilitate Lincoln's re-election.
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The Czech People - Cultures of the World
The Czech people have had a history filled with rich food, fine arts, and gifted intellectuals.
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The Battle of Yorktown: The American Revolutionary War
During this momentous siege, the Continental Army backed by the French destroyed Britain's last hopes of victory.
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The Amish - Cultures Around the World
The Amish fight to preserve their simple, rustic lifestyles in the face of globalization and technological pressures.
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Martin Van Buren - US Presidents in History
His negatively perceived legacy as a Cabinet member and Vice President somewhat muddles peoples' views of Van Buren as a President.
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University of Santo Tomas - Educational Institutions Around the World
Today, the "Catholic University of the Philippines" is a leading institution in secular and pious studies alike.
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Tane Tinorau - Famous Explorers of the World
The Maori Chieftan opened up the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with the help of his wife and Englishman Fred Mace.
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Jacques Cousteau: Famous Explorers Of The World
The French underwater explorer and inventor became a household name across the world for his aquatic endeavors.
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