This 12-Year-Old Boy Fought on a World War II Battleship and Became the Nation’s Youngest Decorated War Hero
USS South Dakota (BB-57) anchored in Hvalfjordur U.S. Navy photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command With powerful engines, extensive firepower and heavy armor, the newly christened battleship USS South …
This 12-Year-Old Boy Fought on a World War II Battleship and Became the Nation’s Youngest Decorated War Hero
USS South Dakota (BB-57) anchored in Hvalfjordur U.S. Navy photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command With powerful engines, extensive firepower and heavy armor, the newly christened battleship USS South Dakota steamed …
Twelve Famous Native American Women
Native American women are traditionally held in high regard among the diverse nations, whether a given people are matrilineal or patrilineal. Traditionally, women were not only responsible for raising children and caring for the home but also planted …
The Bombing of Berlin
The bombing of Berlin, aka the Berlin Air Offensive or Battle of Berlin (Air), was a sustained bombing campaign on the German capital by the British Royal Air Force and United States Air Force from November 1943 until March 1944. The objective, which …
Battle of Waxhaws
The Battle of Waxhaws (29 May 1780) was a small engagement during the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) that nevertheless had a significant psychological impact on the Patriots. During the battle, Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton …
Battle of the Ruhr
The Battle of the Ruhr or the Ruhr Air Offensive (March-July 1943) was a sustained bombing campaign by the British and the United States air forces against the industrial heartland of Germany during the Second World War (1939-45). The offensive included …
Impressionism Involved A New Approach To The Colours Being Used & The Subjects.
Monet Painting in His Studio Boat by Manet Neue Pinakothek, Munich (Public Domain) Impressionism was an art movement which began in Paris in the last quarter of the 19th century. The impressionists tried to capture the momentary effects of light on colours …
Europeans began carving empires by establishing colonies outside their territories in 16th Century AD.
Europeans began carving empires by establishing colonies outside their territories in 16th Century AD. While other European powers, such as French and Dutch, also had their empires,…
Unearthing the Tomb of a 3000-Year-Old Noblewoman in Shanxi Province
In North China’s Shanxi Province, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable find – the tomb of a noblewoman dating back three millennia. Designated as M1033 and located within the Dahekou cemetery in Yicheng County, this discovery marks a significant …
Discovery of Submerged ‘City’ in India Could Revolutionize Civilization’s History
Archaeological findings off the coast of western India have unveiled what appears to be a sprawling underwater city, spanning over eight kilometers in length and three kilometers in width. Nestled 120 feet beneath the surface in the Gulf of Khambhat , …