People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
This factoid of key events, leading up to and beginning on D-Day, adds interesting tidbits of history to the Normandy-invasion story. Click on the im...
Map depicting the location of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, where Vincent spent nearly a year in an asylum.
Sam Houston, former President of the Republic of Texas, wanted to travel outside his country. To do so, he obtained this passport in 1839. It p...
Sarah Hale wrote to President Lincoln asking that Thanksgiving be made a national holiday.
This image depicts the 10th page of a federal-government memo entitled Report of McNamara-Taylor Mission to South Vietnam, dated October 2,1963. ...
This image depicts the 4th page of a federal-government memo entitled Report of McNamara-Taylor Mission to South Vietnam, dated October 2,1963. ...
Joseph Hayden often signed his work in Italian - the language he used in his professional life. This signature, translated into English, says...
CLICK ON THE BLACK IMAGE TO SEE THE SIGNATURE. This is a facsimile of Beethoven's signature.
This diagram details the subject matter of Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It also provides a guide to the identi...
Jerry Malloy republished Sol White's book, History of Colored Base Ball. From reviews at the amazon.com web site we learn these important facts:...
Jerry Malloy republished Sol White's book, History of Colored Base Ball. From reviews at the amazon.com web site we learn these important facts:...
Bookcover image of Steven Austin: Empresario of Texas, by Professor Gregg Cantrell.
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