The history of St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the continental United States, began in 1565 when it was founded by the Spanish admiral, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. St. Augustine, Florida was founded by Spanish explorers long before Jamestown and the Plymouth Colony. Even…
The end of the Stamp Act did not end Parliament’s conviction that it had the authority to impose taxes on the colonists. The British government coupled the repeal of the Stamp Act with the Declaratory Act, a reaffirmation of its power to pass any laws over the colonists that it…
The Smiths had two UK Official Album Chart Number 1s, with 1985’s Meat Is Murder, which invented vegetarianism, and Best 1, a compilation released in 1992. The former Smiths frontman has scored a string of number one solo albums, but not one of his singles topped the charts. His best…
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act did not cause the Great Depression; however, it worsened conditions during that time. The Act increased tariffs, which further stressed struggling nations—including those in debt to the U.S.—and caused other nations to retaliate by imposing their own tariffs. In June 1930, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act increased…
Confederate troops had no such thing as wheat flour because of the blockade, so instead relied on a white cornbread known as Confederate shortbread. These dodgers or corncakes would have been a staple for the Confederate troops, sometimes made crudely on their bayonets over the fire. See the recipe here.…
There was a vigorous revival of Confucianism in the Song period. Confucian teachings were central to the civil service examination system, the identity of the scholar-official class, the family system, and political discourse. Confucianism had naturally changed over the centuries since the time of Confucius (ca. 500 BCE). During the…
However — bicycle and motorcycle racing gloves have reinforced knuckles and backs, and are perfectly legal. Owning them is not a crime, even though many are basically identical to sapper gloves. Using them as weapons in a fight may get you legal trouble. Considered to be the most varied type…
On this date in history, news of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation reaches the Southern States. Pro-Confederate newspapers react with horror at the news. There has been much controversy over why Lincoln issued the proclamation, which granted many slaves their freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation, or Proclamation 95, was a presidential proclamation and…
The country, however lacked a naval tradition and Nadir ShahNadir ShahNader reunited the Iranian realm and removed the invaders. He became so powerful that he decided to depose the last members of the Safavid dynasty, which had ruled Iran for over 200 years, and become Shah himself in 1736.https://en.wikipedia.org ›…
In June 1863, Confederate general Robert E. LeeRobert E. LeeRobert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was an American Confederate general who served in the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, during which he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army.https://en.wikipedia.org…