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
The governor of Missouri, Thomas Crittenden, was upset that Frank and Jesse James eluded capture.
When Frederick Douglass died, newspapers wrote glowing accounts of his efforts to abolish slavery (among other things). This article, online via the L...
Bookcover image of Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era, by James M. McPherson. Amazon provides details about this acclaimed book: Filled with...
This is part of the original report which Lt. Col. George Armistead prepared regarding his defense of Ft. McHenry on September 24, 1814. It was ...
This is another section of the Armistead report which details the battle of Fort McHenry, and Baltimore, in September of 1814.
This document tells us what happened during the San Jacinto battle from General Santa Anna's point of view. Click on the image for a readable version...
Bookcover image of Guide to the Battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg, edited by Jay Luvaas and Harold W. Nelson.
After he conducted an autopsy on Beethoven's body - on March 27, 1827 - Dr. Johann Wagner prepared his report. He noted the following rega...
Beethoven's original score for his 3rd Symphony, better known as the Eroica, had a dedication change. Nearly putting a hole in his manuscript, Beetho...
This image is a snippet view of Beethoven's original score for his Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67.
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