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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…

8 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/

8 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/

9 years ago

The Strange Life of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter

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

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago

First Picture of a President

John Quincy Adams in 1843, at the age of 76.

10 years ago