This day (June 18) in 1812 marks the beginning of the War of 1812 after the U.S., under the presidency of James Madison, declared war on Great Britain. There were three major reasons for this declaration: Britain’s economic blockade of France, the capturing of American seaman and forcing them to serve in the British Royal […]
Topics of Interest
Featured Books: Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
Once in a while, we like to read or hear good news, something uplifting and inspiring. If there isn’t any on your current news feeds, try out these books that are meant to inspire, comfort, and bring hope in contrast to a seemingly endless stream of bad news in dark times. We’ve got the following […]
Today in History: Slavery Is Officially Abolished in the US
The 13th Amendment On this day (December 18) in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially adopted. This amendment states, “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude… shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” It was former Confederate States of America member Alabama that ratified the amendment […]
Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures
Did you know that on August 12, 1990, fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovered three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota, and that they turned out to be part of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered? They named the 42-foot, 65-million-year-old dinosaur Sue after its discoverer. You can study dinosaurs […]
Dragons — Monsters of Myth
Dragons can be found throughout history from the Chinese Dragons of 3,000 BC to today’s Komodo Dragons of Indonesia. Legends of Dragons come from Australia, Japan, China, India, the European mainland, England and even America. Dragons take on many forms from the worm-like four legged dragons of Chinese legend to the fuller shaped dragons of […]