History Articles

  • The American Man: Paine and Crevecouer

    The American Man: Paine and Crevecouer

    This is an analysis of excerpts from Thomas Paine's [i]Common Sense[/i] and Crevecoeur's [i]Letters from an American Farmer[/i] and how they portray the idea of the 'American Man'.

    October 1st, 2010 at 06:07am

  • History They Never Taught You

    History They Never Taught You

    This isn't your grade school hand turkey history.

    September 16th, 2010 at 02:02am

  • Comparing and Contrasting Huron and Iroquois Tribe Creation Myths

    Comparing and Contrasting Huron and Iroquois Tribe Creation Myths

    Differences and similarities between the Huron and Iroquois tribe creation myths.

    September 16th, 2010 at 01:58am

  • The Role of Animals in Ancient Egyptian Society

    The Role of Animals in Ancient Egyptian Society

    Ever wondered why cats were so loved by the Ancient Egyptians? And was it only the cats that were worshipped, or is there a deeper layer of meaning hidden in their adoration of animals?

    September 2nd, 2010 at 06:09am

  • The History Of Vampires

    The History Of Vampires

    In recent years, the ‘new’ vampire has taken over the world, leaving people with little imagination or information on the true root of these demons.

    August 5th, 2010 at 09:32pm

  • Raised Tensions Between Germanic Tribes and Romans

    Raised Tensions Between Germanic Tribes and Romans

    A brief look at the different impressions made by the Romans in their conquered lands, using different documents from different point of views, this essay answers the theisis; how did they accept a culture thrust upon them?

    June 28th, 2010 at 06:35am

  • The Czar that Saved America

    The Czar that Saved America

    Not many people are aware of how close the Civil War was to being an international conflict. With the British and French in need of the cotton that the southern states produced, it would have been all too easy for them to just step in, with military or monetary support. It is likely they would have, if not for a certain Russian czar.

    June 28th, 2010 at 07:13am

  • Mongolians United; History of Ancient Mongolia

    Mongolians United; History of Ancient Mongolia

    A brief history of Mongolia, and its evolution into a recognised powerhouse.

    June 28th, 2010 at 06:39am

  • Whose Generation? A Look into the Generational Gap

    Whose Generation? A Look into the Generational Gap

    "Is there a Generation Gap? How is it present or not present in everyday life?" A college essay prompt answered.

    June 28th, 2010 at 06:28am

  • Did Race Really Matter? A look into the Guilded Age Worker.

    Did Race Really Matter? A look into the Guilded Age Worker.

    An analysis of an average worker from the time of the Guilded Age in America, comparing their life to that of an average slave on a plantation

    June 28th, 2010 at 06:45am