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February 21, 2025
The Klondike Gold Rush In Depth
The Klondike Gold Rush, occurring between 1896 and 1899 in northwestern Canada, attracted thousands seeking fortune after gold was discovered in Bonanza Creek. Pioneers faced harsh conditions, treacherous travel, and a competitive atmosphere. While some struck it rich, many others faced hardship and disappointment, ultimately leading to the establishment of towns like Dawson City amidst the gold frenzy.
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March 27, 2023
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl who, at the age of 17, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. She was eventually captured by the English and burned at the stake for heresy in 1431. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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March 24, 2023
Crescent City Tsunami of 1964
The Crescent City tsunami of 1964 was caused by the Great Alaska Earthquake and devastated the coastal town of Crescent City, California, killing 11 people and causing extensive damage to the port.
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March 23, 2023
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a leading figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the United States and played a pivotal role in securing women’s right to vote.
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March 22, 2023
Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary (1869-1938) was an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever who infected at least 51 people, leading to her quarantine for over 20 years.
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March 21, 2023
Queen Anne’s War
Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, with Native American involvement. It ended with the Treaty of Utrecht.
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March 20, 2023
Robert Moses, The Man Who Built New York City
Robert Moses was an American urban planner and public official who worked in the New York City area from the 1920s to the 1970s. He is known for his influential role in shaping the region’s infrastructure and public works projects, including parks, highways, and public housing. His legacy is controversial due to accusations of racism, elitism, and a lack of concern for the needs of minority communities.
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March 17, 2023
Wilsonianism: Woodrow Wilson’s Post-World War I Era Geopolitics
Wilsonianism refers to the foreign policy and political philosophy of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, characterized by a belief in international cooperation, democracy, and self-determination. Wilson’s ideas were influential in the creation of the League of Nations and the post-World War I order.
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