Less than one hundred years after declaring independence from the British and becoming a nation, the United States of America was ripped to shreds by its bloodiest conflict ever: The American Civil War. Some 620,000 men lost their lives fighting for both sides, although there’s a reason to believe this number may have been closer …
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With modern-day smartphone technology giving us the ability to make a high-quality movie almost instantly, it’s hard to believe there was a time before making a movie was simple, cheap, and easy. In fact, for many years, the most engaging records of the past were the stories told by your parents and grandparents, and later …
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The question “How old is America?” is both a simple and complex question to answer, depending on how you want to measure age. We’re going to start with the simple and then move onto the complex. How old is America? – The Simple Answer The simple answer is that as of right now, the United …
When compared to other powerful nations such as France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, the history of the United States, which starts in the 17th century, is relatively short. However, as a nation virtually created out of thin air, and as one of the first to be based on republican ideals, US history is rich …
Like other modifications to one’s outside appearance, the choice to shave and develop a beard has had an important role in male fashion and self-representation throughout history. Ancient shaving techniques, which relied on dull blades, required painful plucking and exfoliation to get any kind of clean-shaven look, meaning men generally preferred to let their beards …
In the modern world, with so many motorized options for getting around, it’s easy to take the human-powered bicycle for granted. However, for as quickly as the bicycle has been replaced by faster, fuel-powered vehicles, it’s easy to think it’s an ancient invention that has finally been phased out. But this two-wheeled vehicle has only …