History
Patterns Between Different Language Families
There are many studies that show correlation among different language families. Many linguists have tried to find a pattern among family members of language groups. […]
History
Ancient History
Greece in the Fifth Century – An Athenian Perspective
Greek males were extremely belligerent and politics for the Greeks was a continuation of war by other means. Athenians of the 5th century B.C. often engaged in intense wars and raised citizen soldiers called hoplites for waging amplified battles, which had momentous consequences for Greece. […]
Ancient History
How are the Various Proto-World Families Linked?
The theory that there is a single source of origin of all the world’s languages is susceptible to analysis in historical linguistic. American linguist, Joseph Harold Greenberg attempted to show the links between various Proto-World families. […]
American History
Aftereffects of the American Revolution for Britain and America
Toward the end of the fight between Cornwallis’ and Washington’s armies, there were huge losses on both sides. Which was the worst affected side? […]
American History
Overconfident Cornwallis and Surprises in Washington’s Army
During the American Revolution, there were many twists and turns on either side. While the British were confident of capturing the American colonies, the Continental Army bounced back to overturn their plans. […]
American History
Hits and Misses of Britain’s Strategies to Control American Colonies
Britain used various strategies to capture colonies in America but had a tough time doing so in some cases as the French provided financial support to build and retrain the Continental Army. […]
American History
Robert E. Lee, the Greatest Confederate General
Robert E. Lee faced a tremendously difficult situation when he took command of the Confederate army. In many ways, the most intimidating part of this situation lay not in the military sphere but in the civilian sphere. […]
American History
American Civil War: Seven Days’ Battles
Th Seven Days’ Battles is a series of battles fought during the American Civil War. The battles began on June 25, 1862, when the Confederate army, under General Robert E. Lee, made it a point to drive back General George B. McClellan’s Union forces and thwart their attempt to gain control of Richmond, Virginia. […]
American History
The Battle of Fair Oaks
The Battle of Fair Oaks led to some major changes in the configuration of the Civil War, changes that nearly ended up changing the trajectory of the war. […]
Ancient History
The End of the Amenemhet and Sesostris Dynasty
The Dynasty XII continued successfully under the rule of different kings. But everything changed as soon as a queen became the king. […]