AP US History

Biographies

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Biography Abraham Lincoln was a fairly simple man, and with the hindsight of history, some have judged him…

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History

The History of Tea

Have you ever paused to ponder the history of your morning cup of tea? Let’s take a leap back in…

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History

The History of Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons.  The greatest game changer in global politics.  Transforming warfare and diplomacy alike.  Our journey begins during the throes…

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History

The History of UFOs

Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs, have been a subject of fascination and debate for decades. The idea of extraterrestrial life…

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History

The History of the United States Secret Service

Currently sitting under the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service now performs duties that are far removed…

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Biographies

Nina Simone

Nina Simone Biography Nina Simone was a complicated woman.  Extraordinarily talented musically, she played a wide variety of styles, and…

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Biographies

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones Biography The reputation and legacy of John Paul Jones really depends on which side of the Atlantic…

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Biographies

John Dillinger

John Dillinger Biography The Depression-era has become a somewhat romanticised time in American history, especially as the memory of it…

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Biographies

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine Biography Thomas Paine was born on 9 February 1737, in Thetford, Norfolk, England. He was the son of…

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Disasters

The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania

On 7 May 1915, the RMS Lusitania was struck by a German U-boat torpedo off the coast of Ireland, leading…

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