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… John Marshall’s seat, he was able at long last to overcome the strong objection of the Whigs during his third, and … full Senate ultimately confirmed him, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s initial rejection and strong opposition to his … controversially confirmed on October 6, 2018. 8. Justice Clarence Thomas (1991) Anita Hill’s accusations of sexual …

… has been celebrated as International Workers Day. So declared the International Socialist Congress meeting in Paris in July 1899. The comrades set the date in solidarity with organized workers … Those striking workers were perhaps justified in thinking they were striking not just against recent wage cuts but an …

… temperature is up 1.4 degrees since 1880, and glaciers are visibly melting. In February 2015, the Arctic ice cover … gasses drove rapid changes in global climate. Faster computers and better climate models have improved forecasts … concern, falling costs for renewable energy, and recent commitments by the U.S. and China have raised hopes for more …

… Few things are more expensive than housing. The purchase of a home is … in Silicon Valley (where even people with six-figure incomes may qualify for housing subsidies) have attracted media attention, but they are only the most recent manifestation of an ancient …

… (with two exceptions in 1904 and 1994). Debates over which are the “greatest” of these series make for delightful (if … that are landmark moments in baseball’s evolution as a commercial enterprise and its adaptation to the significant … was given to what had induced eight players – who felt that they were underpaid and not sharing in the financial …

… History tells us otherwise. Although the bad episodes are clearly what most Americans remember about the … many friendly moments as well. These constructive episodes complicate a history that is often painted as invariably … Russia – appreciate the testimonials of friendship which they [Congress] have given me,” wrote the Tsar to the …

… is presented with colorized photos and game scenes are intertwined with fascinating or frightening historical … (1994) Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) began developing computer games in 1979, but only established itself as a … While these and guns like the MP18 did exist at the time, they were in limited numbers. EA DICE also took some …

… Zombies are everywhere these days—in movies and books; on stage and television. They lurk in the shadows waiting patiently to pounce and … on brains. Undead and not quite living, where do zombies come from and why are they here? The story of our … Top Ten Origins …

… The perfect companion to nearly any summer activity is a good book. And, … no shortage of options for those who love history. Here are ten books to put on your summer reading list. All of … of specialty. I have selected these amazing books because they offer new perspectives on well-known events, uncover …

… us all wondering: Do cardinals really behave that badly? Are elections for new  popes  always so politically fraught? And most pressingly, where do they shop for those amazing robes?   As an historian of Late … The early version was small (around 30 clerics) and comprised only of “cardinal priests” who served parishes …

… Espionage has become more complex and increasingly valuable. The times change, but spies remain. Here are ten of history’s top spies. Written by Robert J. Kodosky. Narration by Dr. … Espionage has become more complex and increasingly valuable. The times change, but …

… on the planet) than climate change. This video explores the top ten most important things you should know about it. … Top Tens … Top Ten Origins: Climate Change …

… There are an estimated 917 hate groups currently active in the U.S. … Top Tens … White Supremacist Violence – An Origins Top ten …

… behind the creation of vaccines? Written by Dr. Christopher Otter. Narration by Dr. Nicholas Breyfogle. Video … Top Tens … The History of Vaccination: Top 10 Things to Know …

… a strong hold on the imagination of the American public. To commemorate “Honest Abe,” Origins offers ten of the most … Scholarship on Lincoln John Wilkes Booth, 1865 While there are hundreds of biographies of Abraham Lincoln, professional … coming largely from members of Lincoln’s own party? Topics rise and fall for a host of reasons, as historians …

… Today’s national political conventions are mostly infomercials. The nominee has long since been … on how you score the Democrats in 1860) at which the outcome wasn’t clear at the outset. Anti-Masons 1831 William … parts of New England. In the late 1820s and early 1830s, they sought to spin opposition to allegedly conspiratorial …

… inspired so much passion? Because, of course, memorials are more than just bronze and marble. “All wars are fought … and monuments are built on this contested ground. They are fronts on political theaters of war: sites where … that of Nero’s by Vitellius. Damnatio memoriae was most common after regime change. Note however, that the names of …

… counter perceived injustices by the British military. Yet, they also inherited the English common law tradition of regulating arms. English statutes … were for defense “as allowed by law.” Colonial leaders carefully policed gun use. James Madison, before framing the …

… The Crimea that most people have come to know is a peninsula occupied by Russian forces, … place has a tremendous story to tell in its own right. Here are ten fascinating moments from this remarkable center of … northern regions, Simferopol, the northern environs of Sevastopol in the west and Feodosia in the east. The Crimean …

… parks, which include an astonishing range of natural areas as well as historic and other cultural sites, are … justifiably, as world-class travel destinations. But they are far more than simply places to vacation in. John … the intellect with emotion and place. You can follow our common fight for independence and creating and keeping a …

… Although not the only white terrorist organization—there are an estimated 917 hate groups currently active in the … the 1970s but the events in Charlottesville remind us that they have not gone away. 1. Fort Pillow Massacre, April 12, … Battle of Fort Pillow in Tennessee, Confederates under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest fulfilled this …

… the Bush administration, it has charged that other nations are acquiring nuclear weapons. Justifying war with Iraq, the … prospect of nuclear weapons spreading to dozens of nations, they teamed up to submit nonproliferation treaties to the UN … The Republican-dominated U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, a landmark measure negotiated …

… San Bernardino, and so many other places around the world are only the most recent examples of terrorist violence to … have tended toward more brutal, mass casualty attacks.  They have changed tactics from attacks on leaders or … by failing to address the problems in Russian society that compelled the radicals to violence, Russian leaders …

… in American sport involved white athletes refusing to compete against or alongside African-Americans. On at least … presented as an explicit statement of Nazi racial ideology. They therefore also emerged as a potential target of … against Jewish athletes at a 1934 rally in Madison Square Garden. Some African-American athletes were torn between …