Gateway to a New World: The History of Ellis Island
Ellis Island, a small piece of land in New York Harbor, holds a monumental place in American history. From 1892…
Nancy Vawter
Nancy Vawter has been a reporter and writer since shortly after her graduation from the University of Arizona. She spent seven years with the New York Post, working as a national feature writer in New York. She later taught journalism as an assistant professor at American University in Washington.
The American Civil War and Its Legacy
The American Civil War, a pivotal moment in the history of the United States, was a profound conflict that reshaped…
History Of Catholic Church – Renaissance & Reformation
The history of the Catholic Church is a narrative rich with transformation, conflict, and enlightenment, particularly during two pivotal epochs:…
The Women’s Suffrage Movement In The United States
The women’s suffrage movement in the United States achieved its goal of winning full voting rights for women when the…
Causes And Effects Of The Whiskey Rebellion
Although little known, the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 had profound effects on the history of the United States, including the…
The Top 10 Hispanic Athletes of All-time
I’ll come right out and admit it. Compiling this list of the 10 greatest Hispanic athletes of all-time has been…
The Anglo Boer War: A Chronology
The Anglo-Boer War fought between the Afrikaans and English Colonialists in South Africa in 1899, marked the first appearance of…
The History of Mass Media in America
Mass Media incorporates all those mediums through which information is distributed to the masses. These include advertisements, magazines, newspapers, radio,…
The Battle Of The Boyne
The battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland in 1690 between two kings, James II and William of Orange,…
Howard Zinn: A Peoples History of The US
Howard Zinn, the “people’s” historian and social activist, was born on August 24, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, the son…