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During the 1930s and 1940s, Germany’s Nazi Party worked to change traditional culture to suit their purposes. From both inside and outside the nation, artists would oppose the cultural politicking. Continue reading Writing against the Reich
It’s a heroic picture: little Carthage trying to stand up for itself against the Roman Empire, the mean, greedy power to the north. It’s also wrong. Continue reading 8 Myths about Ancient Rome
As Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia marched into Maryland in September 1862, they faced a daunting problem: roughly 14,000 Federal troops were stationed in Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry, Virginia, towns through which Lee hoped to run his supply and communication lines. Continue reading A Key to the 1862 Maryland Campaign
On my recent visit to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia, some rangers and volunteers graciously agreed to answer some questions about the park and the Find Your Park Campaign. Continue reading Harpers Ferry NHS: Plan Your Visit!
It was the Middle Ages, not the Stone Age. Utensils had been around for a long time, and while medieval people did eat with their hands, they used utensils too. Continue reading 8 Myths About the Middle Ages
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