“For the first time, the Ottoman Empire was forced to recognize the full independence of a nation, not because of a war… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“At some point in time before the battle, Key and Skinner were transferred back to the Minden, “and they thought themselves fortunate… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“I used to have to punch a time clock at Columbia ... Every day of my life. That's what it was like.… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Bethlehem was occupied by the Crusaders between 1099 and 1187, and a hospital and a hospice for pilgrims were constructed in the… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“From almost the moment the Civil War ended, Gettysburg has been widely viewed as one of the decisive turning points of the… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Before leaving, Jackson assembled his brigade to bid them this farewell: “Officers and Soldiers of the First Brigade: I am not here… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“The problem, at least for the British, was that by this time more than 13,000 American soldiers were in place and ready… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“By the time of Mary’s second French betrothal, Henry was already beginning to doubt the validity and the usefulness of his marriage… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Kuribayashi had the benefit of having traveled in the United States, and he had even attended Harvard for a short time. In… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Pilots who could not find their targets were told to turn around and spare their own lives for another day, but if… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Inbreeding significantly increased the risks of miscarriage and child mortality, and the lack of medical knowledge at the time added to the… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“The conclave, or the convention of cardinals for the election of the pope, met in 1378 for the first time in about… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Alan Millard (1981, 5-18), however, has made a thorough study of the use of gold and wealth in general in the ancient… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“He said he commenced it on the deck of their vessel, in the fervor of the moment when he saw the enemy… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“There were two reasons for this. First, the Americans had finally received intelligence regarding the Japanese carrier fleet. Earlier that morning (at… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Gettysburg was the last time Lee’s army would have the chance to be on the offensive during a campaign, as Grant’s Overland… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately for Henry, Pope Clement VII was at the time imprisoned and under the direct control of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V,… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“On another occasion, he opined, "But, if ever forgetful of her past and present glory, she shall cease to be 'the land… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“The town is described in this story as the “House of Bread” (in Arabic, the name means “House of Meat”).[7] The two… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Iwo Jima is more officially known as “Sulfur Island,” and it lies in a chain of volcanic islands south of the Ogasawara Islands. In… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Rachel’s tomb is located a short distance north of Bethlehem, on the road between Jerusalem and Hebron. It consists of a small building with… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“By the following morning, September 15, Jackson had positioned nearly fifty guns on Maryland Heights and at the base of Loudoun Heights. Then he… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Washington is the only President to be elected unanimously – not once, but twice.” — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“As the story goes, the cardinals began to regret their decision the very night of Pope Urban VI's coronation. During the celebratory feast that… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“When Lee heard of Jackson’s injuries, he sent his religious leader Chaplain Lacy to Stonewall with the message, “Give him my affectionate regards, and… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“For the first time, the Ottoman Empire was forced to recognize the full independence of a nation, not because of a war with a… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Midway was merely a convenient target chosen by Yamamoto to draw the Americans out, and both sides’ objectives were attritional attempts to degrade their… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Paris had heard of Helen of Sparta’s beauty, and though she was married to the warlike Menelaus, he immediately consented to awarding Aphrodite the… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Although cargo shipments of precious metals as described here seem quite fanciful to modern ears, archaeologists recently excavated a shipwreck at Uluburun with a… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“The British government in 1807 had issued the “Orders in Council,” which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“Fearing for his life, Urban stayed put. He publicly blasted the French cardinals and attempted to revoke their titles, breaking records by appointing 26… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
