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… flee the crowds. In the past, Roman aristocrats would leave for their rural villas and summer homes; wealthy citizens … city for Mount Vernon on September 10, 1793. He later visited the city before the official all clear on November … other business carried out virtually over Zoom. The theater company, Gemini CollisionWorks, gathers most of its 22 …

… interest, inspiring our most recent History Talk podcast, “ Visiting the Ivory Tower: Conversations on Public … While we interviewed public intellectuals themselves for our podcast, we wanted to be sure and take a moment to … as the case might be. If we really want to engage the community with historical thinking, a better model might be …

… in order to secure my doctorate. Only those who are truly committed to their religious faith can understand the pain of that decision. Mel Gibson is paying a similar price for his just-released movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” … History News Service …

… it was being spoken about by fans of literature, who often complained about the stifling power of the novel and the … which caused people with strong nerves to risk illness and forced those with weak nerves to give up reading it … of pawnbroker Alyona Ivanovna and her sister Lizaveta committed by ex-student Rodion Raskolnikov were “the purest …

… civilization is a myth. It does political and cultural work for those who cling to it, but it does not faithfully convey … story, the myth relegates that city’s more interesting, complicated history to the margins. Ian Worthington’s latest book, Athens After Empire: A History from Alexander …

… causes.” The following year, women gathered in New York for a similar celebration. Inspired by these American … Academic Technology Services. The Origins ' editorial team includes Editors Nicholas Breyfogle, Steven Conn and … Park and Kristin Osborne We thank the Stanton Foundation for their funding of this and other Origins projects. …

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… warned at the November ceremony in Lithuania marking the latest round of NATO expansion. The president should have … appease dictators.” As the Bush administration prepares for a U.S. invasion of Iraq, it should also heed the lesson … invasion, the Iraqi military could engage in house-to-house combat or terrorist attacks against U.S. troops in Baghdad …

… supposed links between meteor streams and planetary orbits. For example, he proposed that the Perseids and Lyrids were … and mathematical calculations.  Initially, he focused on comet and meteor predictions, but he later turned to … in Neptune’s orbit. To assist with calculations, he hired a team of human computers—individuals (often women) who …

… Bush is reorganizing the leadership of his economic team, Senate Republicans should reorganize their leadership as well. It is time for their leader, Trent Lott of Mississippi, to step, or be … Internet and Sunday morning television pundits buzzed with commentary about it. The Washington Post's David Broder said …

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… intelligence, launches a war on specious pretexts. American forces occupy the enemy capital but cannot impose a … sectional rancor increase. Even though the United States is ultimately victorious, the war exacerbates already deep … history of foreign occupation, Iraqi civilians would welcome U.S. troops as liberators. Most Iraqis, like most …

… ill-fated revolution that ended with the re-imposition of Communist rule and the flight of some 200,000 Hungarians to … year was as dramatic as the Hungarian Revolution—a bold but ultimately unsuccessful uprising that nearly expelled Soviet forces from Hungary in late October. The unprecedented …

… This years Veterans Day comes in the wake of fierce political campaigning over which … truest friend and the staunchest ally of those now fighting for their country overseas. The divisive war in Iraq was … of the Civil War" (2006) and a writer for the History News Service. …

… Europe and the Soviet Union, made the future of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uncertain. It was in this period of … many within the Party, alarmed by world events, called for the slowing down of economic restructuring and the loosening of ties with the West, Deng, by visiting some of the most developed cities along China's …

… “is a reference, research, and teaching tool conceived for students and scholars of art history,” that allows users … civilizations, themes, and artists and makers. Entries for individual artworks include descriptions, information … conservators, and educators--to ensure that visitors have access to new research and perspectives on the …

… Great Britain’s colonial secretary, the man responsible for the administration of the British presence in Iraq, … challenge the American president on Iraq, Churchill paid a price for his view. His prime minister severely rebuked him, … the Arab officials of Iraq’s British-backed King Feisal “incompetent.” He noted the gross over-expenditure of monies in …

… peace with all their neighbors, their frustrated desire for security is now blocking the path to peace. As the latest round in the Israeli-Palestinian battle nears its … as a permanent fact of life. The Zionists aimed to overcome that psychological infirmity by making the Jews a …

… in the mid-19th century that the parade as we know it took form. This coincided with both the massive influx of Irish … this ideal, but it's important to recognize how far we've come. It's in this sense that the St. Patrick's Day parade … College in Worcester, Mass., and a writer for the History News Service. …

… so doing he has tilted against the Constitution.  During a visit to Syracuse, N.Y., late in October, Bush claimed that “state law reigns supreme when it comes to Indians, whether it be gambling or any other … unambiguously violates the Constitution. As a candidate for the highest office in the land, Gov. Bush ought to know …

… there are also monumental environmental victories, and therefore hope. One such hopeful victory is found in the story of … It aimed to kill 20 animals for museum dioramas, so that visitors at least might see what once had been. Anyone … ethics of the robber barons. Between 1871 and 1883, commercial hide hunters slaughtered buffalo by the millions. …

… Great Lakes Creoles: A French-Indian Community on the Northern Borderlands, Prairie du Chien, … "A case study of one of America's many multi-ethnic border communities, Great Lakes Creoles builds upon recent research … of many backgrounds participated in and influenced them. Ultimately, The Great Lakes Creoles takes a careful look at …