Sickness and Disease during the Civil War

11 years ago

Discover the number one cause of death and suffering during the Civil War - disease.

A Thought for the New Year – This Year You May Die

11 years ago

As we enter into the new year, many people will take time to consider what they have done, and plan…

Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice

11 years ago

Over the past few days the MV Akademik Shokalskiy, a Russian ship filled with almost 70 scientists, tourists and crew, has been…

Reformation on the Rhine

11 years ago

Many significant events in the Reformation happened along the Rhine River, and you can listen to a talk about it…

The Annual Horse Bleeding

11 years ago

Today. the day after Christmas, is the feast of St. Stephen. During the Middle Ages this was traditionally a day…

An Account of Boxing Day in 1731

11 years ago

Today is Boxing Day, a traditional holiday in England and other places that involved, at one time, giving gifts to…

Store Status

11 years ago

The Discerning History store will be down for maintenance on December 25th. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Update: The store…

Origins of Boxing Day

11 years ago

Boxing Day is widely celebrated in countries that are part of the British Commonwealth. It's origins are obscure, but they…

History of the Holidays

11 years ago

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Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863

11 years ago

By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has…

Jefferson Davis’ Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1861

11 years ago

WHEREAS, it hath pleased Almighty God, the Sovereign Disposer of events, to protect and defend us hitherto in our conflicts…