History
The American Revolution: A Timeline of Events
The events before, during, and after the American Revolution are some of the most important in our nation’s history.More…
Quick History: The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg—July 1–3, 1863—was not only one of the most important battles in the Civil War, it was the certain beginning of the certain end of the Confederate States of America.More…
Quick History: The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
Two important events in American History that laid the groundwork for the American Revolution were the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. In this guide, we look at what prompted each event and what happened during them.More…
Quick History: The Crusades
In this guide, we will look at what started the crusades, the most important of these “religious wars,” and the impact they had on world history.More…
D Day: The Invasion of Normandy
One of the most important episodes of World War II was the invasion and establishment of Allied forces in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. American, French, Canadian, and British troops joined forces to storm five beaches—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword, and Juno—by air, sea, and land. In this guide, we will look at the planning of Operation Overlord and the first day of this crucial battle. More…
The Emancipation Proclamation
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, arguably the most important document of his presidency and to the Civil War. In this guide we’ll look at Lincoln’s delicate position on slavery and how the Civil War finally did become a fight to make men free. More…
Quick History: The Irish Potato Famine
Ireland, a fiercely proud nation, still harbors a deep sadness for a national tragedy that occurred over 150 years ago.More…
Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed Europe
The Protestant Reformation was one of the most divisive events in European history; its impact on world history can’t be overstated. Many of the ideas and institutions of the West—and, as a result, the world—are influenced by the ideas and results of the Reformation. More…
Understanding the Right to Bear Arms
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” So reads the Second Amendment to the Constitution. More…
Slavery and the Founding Fathers
As everyone now knows, slavery was a big bone of contention during the creation of the Declaration of Independence. How could a nation founded on freedom depend on slave labor?More…
Quick History: The Stamp Act Riots
In November 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which would put outrageous taxes on the colonists. They had finally had enough.More…
Quick History: The Trojan War and the Fall of Troy
Within its basic framework—an alliance of Greek cities attempting to win back Helen by defeating the impenetrable city of Troy—the story of the Trojan War features countless acts of valor, deception, betrayal, treachery, loyalty, compassion by the heroes on both sides—and of course, the famous Trojan Horse. More…