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The Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan, founder of history's largest empire The Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, empires in history. While many people view them as barbarians that roamed the…

Xerxes the Great

The Persian king who nearly conquered Greece This carving on Xerxes' tomb depicts soldiers from the many nations of the Achaemenid Empire.The first of many Persian empires was the Achaemenid Empire.…

What is the World's Oldest Country?

Enduring Civilizations Over the past thousands of years, civilizations, empires, and countries have risen and fallen. Some of these have been erased from history leaving very little behind while…

Is it Safe to Travel in Africa?

Is it really dangerous? Africa is famous for its natural beauty, national parks, and amazing wildlife. Unfortunately, it is also well-known for being unsafe. While this may be true for some areas…

All About Boston

Boston is one of the earliest colonial cities in the present-day United States, and despite its relatively small size it has had a significant impact on the course of U.S. history. From its role in…

Anatomy and
Physiology: More Than Just a Pipe

More Than Just a PipeAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Respitory SystemLungs, Bronchi, Trachea, NosePharynxMore Than Just a PipeGas Laws and BreathingVolumes and Volumes Once again, you die rather…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Volumes and Volumes

Volumes and VolumesAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Respitory SystemLungs, Bronchi, Trachea, NosePharynxMore Than Just a PipeGas Laws and BreathingVolumes and Volumes To truly understand breathing, it…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations Related Links Easter Features Easter Around the World Encyclopedia: Easter Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ   Christians…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 22, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 21, 1805June 23, 1805June 22, 1805 Saturday June 22cd 1805. This morning early Capt Clark and myself with all the party except Sergt.…