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The Sword of South Carolina

This is the sword of Governor Joseph Emile Harley, the 100th governor of South Carolina. He fought in the Spanish…

8 years ago

The South Carolina Governor Mansion

When Sherman came through Columbia, he spared three homes - the Lace House, the Caldwell-Boylston House, and this officers' duplex.…

8 years ago

Conflict in Canada: French and British Hostilities in the New World

From the time that the land we now know as Canada was first discovered and settled, there have been many…

9 years ago

Why do Insurance Policies Except “Acts of God” from Coverage?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/01/22/this-is-the-reason-your-insurance-company-calls-blizzards-an-act-of-god/

9 years ago

The Plot to Assassinate President Truman

http://blogs.archives.gov/prologue/?p=16287

9 years ago

Was President Zachary Taylor Assassinated?

http://werehistory.org/exhuming-president-taylor/

10 years ago

The Strange Life of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter

http://priceonomics.com/the-strange-life-of-lord-timothy-dexter/

10 years ago

Charles Sumner – Republican Firebrand

Charles Sumner was a member of the Whig Party, which was one of the two main political parties along with…

10 years ago

Charles Sumner – Early Career

One of the most important figures in the United States Senate before the Civil War was Charles Sumner. He was…

10 years ago

Time Capsule Placed by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams Unearthed

A time capsule placed in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House as been uncovered. It was placed as part…

10 years ago