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A portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

… across the street at the Lorraine Motel . When he saw Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. step onto the balcony of room 306, he pulled the … The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964.

The (Character) Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

… The family of Martin Luther King, Jr., much maligned of late for its aggressive … with? How has a fairly straightforward case like the King assassination become complicated with such stale, … The (Character) Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a press conference in Holland in 1964.

Asking Martin Luther King…

… When I’m out on the lecture circuit talking about Martin Luther King, one of the questions most … Asking Martin Luther King… …
Cover of Living I Was Your Plague: Martin Luther's World and Legacy by Lyndal Roper.

The Legacy of Luther

Review of Living I Was Your Plague: Martin Luther’s World and Legacy, by Lyndal Roper (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2021)
… the churches they founded. The prominent reformer, Martin Luther boasts the most complex legacy of his contemporaries … The end of his pen pokes through the ears of a lion, knocking off the tiara of Pope Leo X, 1617. She also draws from … Review of Living I Was Your Plague: Martin Luther’s World and Legacy , by Lyndal Roper …
Portrait of Martin Luther

Martin Luther and the Reformation

… Walking through the streets of the small town of Wittenberg, … the start of the Protestant Reformation is a celebration of Martin Luther: Playmobil figures of Luther, Luther Christmas … Martin Luther and the Reformation …
King speaking to an anti-Vietnam war rally at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, April 27, 1967.

Which Martin Luther King to Honor?

… Which Martin Luther King Jr., will we honor this year?  The Southerner who broke … for all. It is no dishonor to recognize the full life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and then offer reasoned arguments … Which Martin Luther King to Honor? …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exiting a plane in 1964.

King in Time; King in time

… Forty years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., was Time’s “Man of the Year.” Oddly enough, as I … bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It challenged … King in Time; King in time …
1878 painting of Martin Luther and his followers by Julius Hubner

Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a monk and professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg, circulated his 95 Theses—95 statements critiquing what he saw as papal abuses of power.
… On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a monk and professor of theology at the University … On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a monk and professor of theology at the University … Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation …
The Battle of Culloden by David Morier

Top Ten Origins: Scotland and the United Kingdom

… 18 to determine whether it remains a part of the United Kingdom or separates to become an independent state.  As the … relationship among Scotland, England, and the United Kingdom.  1. The United Kingdom: A State of Nations     Understanding Scotland’s … United Kingdom …
soldiers at the battle of Lincoln

King Stephen and The Anarchy: A Reign Reconsidered

… Until recently, historians viewed King Stephen of England (1135-1154) as a failure, sandwiched between two quite successful kings, Henry I (1101-1135) and Henry II (1154-1189). His … death on crusade , Stephen entered the court of his uncle, King Henry I of England, where he gained favor and lands.  …
Banksy mural of worker chipping star off EU flag

Brexit: Dividing the United Kingdom

… On June 23rd, 2016, 52% of voters in the United Kingdom stunned the British political and media … about this fast-changing situation. For more on the United Kingdom and the European Union, check out European Disunion: … Lauren Henry   Hi, Eric. On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum on the country's continued …

Justice Denied: The Killing of Trayvon Martin in Historical Perspective

… murder for killing African American teenager Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012. Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, had sat … of African Americans in jail. The informal penalty for “Talking back,” though, could be even higher. In 1890, F. G. … Justice Denied: The Killing of Trayvon Martin in Historical Perspective …
A contractor for the U.S. Army kicking in a door during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

From King George the Third to the Third President George: Mercenaries are Still a Bad Idea

… In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson attacked King George for sending hired troop — mercenaries — to … as the New York Times writes, give “security companies working for the United States government immunity from … to any legal sanctions? Jefferson was right to condemn King George for using mercenaries. Nations that fight their …
Tanks and soldiers in parade in Pyongyang

North Korea: The Myth of a Hermit Kingdom

… tend to think of North Korea as an isolated "Hermit Kingdom" led by crazy dictators, but what is the view from … secretiveness and hostility of the so called "Hermit Kingdom."   Jessica Blissit   But what does the world look … figure out what the world looks like from inside the Hermit Kingdom.   Brenna Miller   From Otterbein University, we …
A drawing by Italian artist Achille Beltrame imagines Archduke Francis Ferdinand's assassination by Gavrilo Princip

The Assassin’s Shadow: The Beginning of World War I and the Legacy of Gavrilo Princip

On June 28, 1914, one event changed the world.
… were underway for the centennial anniversary of the assassination, his warning proved apt. Event organizers … of a number of new nation-states, including the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. There, Princip was … But while organizers claimed to present a forward-looking “global message of peace,” the events themselves showed …
Abraham Lincoln

Top Ten Origins: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

… the most important things to know about his presidency, his assassination, and his legacy. 1. Presidents Killed in … or after 1861. Other Presidents who achieved ground-breaking legislation, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon … created much more documentation about their decision-making. Lincoln wrestled with the biggest questions himself, …
The Arrow Incident on October 8 1856

The Second Opium War

March 3, 1857 marked the unofficial beginning of the so-called Second Opium War (officially 1856-1860).
… imperialist powers. Use our Edpuzzle. Written by Miriam Kingsberg Kadia. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. … Miriam Kingsberg Kadia … United Kingdom …
French soldiers overrun Chinese troops during the 1860 campaign in the Second Opium War.

The Second Opium War

… court also agreed to open five ports to foreign trade, marking the end of its traditional policy of non-engagement … of opium, setting the stage for the spread of opium smoking throughout the population. Historians debate the … Miriam Kingsberg Kadia … United Kingdom …
Scene from the 11th century Bayeaux Tapestry depicting Norman cavalry attacking Anglo-Saxon soldiers.

The Norman Conquest of England, 1066

… Edward the Confessor In January 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died without an heir, which motivated … Edward and the most prominent nobleman of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom, to inherit the crown. William, Duke of Normandy, and Harald Hardarda, King of Norway, however, immediately challenged the new …