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When studying the lives of Elizabeth I and her rival cousin Mary Stuart, modern interpretations paint a fairly definitive picture of their perceived personalities. Elizabeth’s character is revealed through titles such as ''Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor'' by Katherine Lasky, ''Elizabeth I: Queen of England’s'' Golden Age by Paul Hilliam, or Clark Hulse’s Elizabeth: Ruler and Legend. | When studying the lives of Elizabeth I and her rival cousin Mary Stuart, modern interpretations paint a fairly definitive picture of their perceived personalities. Elizabeth’s character is revealed through titles such as ''Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor'' by Katherine Lasky, ''Elizabeth I: Queen of England’s'' Golden Age by Paul Hilliam, or Clark Hulse’s Elizabeth: Ruler and Legend. | ||
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In October, the Oxford University Press will be publishing The Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case: Race, Law, and Justice in the Reconstruction Era by Michael A. Ross, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland. | In October, the Oxford University Press will be publishing The Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case: Race, Law, and Justice in the Reconstruction Era by Michael A. Ross, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland. | ||
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Creating a Top Ten List for the Gilded Age/Progressive Era is challenging. There are an extraordinary number of outstanding books on this period. These books are a selection of our favorites. | Creating a Top Ten List for the Gilded Age/Progressive Era is challenging. There are an extraordinary number of outstanding books on this period. These books are a selection of our favorites. | ||
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As the calendar flipped from June to July in 1863 Gettysburg, a small market town founded in the soft, rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania on Samuel Gettys farm half a century before, was unknown to most Americans. Four days later, on July 4, it had become "The Most Famous Small Town in America," as boosters would come to call it. | As the calendar flipped from June to July in 1863 Gettysburg, a small market town founded in the soft, rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania on Samuel Gettys farm half a century before, was unknown to most Americans. Four days later, on July 4, it had become "The Most Famous Small Town in America," as boosters would come to call it. | ||
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The horse today is often seen as an animal useful for recreation, sport, transport, and work. The nature of the horse, however, has changed in different societies across time. Sometimes horses were seen as war animals, while in other places and periods there use was the privy of royalty. | The horse today is often seen as an animal useful for recreation, sport, transport, and work. The nature of the horse, however, has changed in different societies across time. Sometimes horses were seen as war animals, while in other places and periods there use was the privy of royalty. | ||
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The early German victories in Poland, Norway, France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, North Africa, and Russia form an impressive list of military triumphs. What was more, these triumphs were accomplished with great speed and fairly modest cost to the Germans. Indeed, these victories were so striking that they gave rise to the myth of German military supremacy—a myth that has persisted to this day. | The early German victories in Poland, Norway, France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, North Africa, and Russia form an impressive list of military triumphs. What was more, these triumphs were accomplished with great speed and fairly modest cost to the Germans. Indeed, these victories were so striking that they gave rise to the myth of German military supremacy—a myth that has persisted to this day. | ||
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Two hundred years ago, instead of being littered with gleaming glass towers and skyscrapers, Manhattan was home to thousands of wandering pigs and livestock. Antebellum Manhattan bore little resemblance to modern Manhattan's gleaming skyline. | Two hundred years ago, instead of being littered with gleaming glass towers and skyscrapers, Manhattan was home to thousands of wandering pigs and livestock. Antebellum Manhattan bore little resemblance to modern Manhattan's gleaming skyline. | ||
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These are our Top Ten History of Sex books (American Version). As per usual, we included some caveats and and explanations for our selections. | These are our Top Ten History of Sex books (American Version). As per usual, we included some caveats and and explanations for our selections. | ||
First, this is a history of sex / history of sexuality list. We understand that there is a distinction but, for us, these two things blur together. | First, this is a history of sex / history of sexuality list. We understand that there is a distinction but, for us, these two things blur together. | ||
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Warfare has been a constant throughout human history and conflict can certainly be traced back to our hominid ancestors in our evolutionary past. While technology today is often used as the distinguishing characteristic of warfare, the development of the professional army, that is fulltime soldiers and formations of a standing army, was also an important factor in making warfare an affair conducted throughout the year and allowed the establishment of large-scale states and empires to be possible. | Warfare has been a constant throughout human history and conflict can certainly be traced back to our hominid ancestors in our evolutionary past. While technology today is often used as the distinguishing characteristic of warfare, the development of the professional army, that is fulltime soldiers and formations of a standing army, was also an important factor in making warfare an affair conducted throughout the year and allowed the establishment of large-scale states and empires to be possible. | ||
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Mathematics today profoundly affects our societies and has had a lasting impact on science and technology. However, before Greek mathematicians developed many wonderful achievements in this area, what are the origins of mathematics and how did this field evolve in its early history?[1] | Mathematics today profoundly affects our societies and has had a lasting impact on science and technology. However, before Greek mathematicians developed many wonderful achievements in this area, what are the origins of mathematics and how did this field evolve in its early history?[1] | ||
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Below you can find the category structure of the wiki, as well as the pages within each category. | Below you can find the category structure of the wiki, as well as the pages within each category. | ||
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DailyHistory.org is wiki where you can create and edit history articles. Every article answers a historical question and every booklist is a Top ten list. After you register, you will be able to edit and create articles. All of your contributions need to be original. If you want to create a new page, you can easily do so by using the following form: | DailyHistory.org is wiki where you can create and edit history articles. Every article answers a historical question and every booklist is a Top ten list. After you register, you will be able to edit and create articles. All of your contributions need to be original. If you want to create a new page, you can easily do so by using the following form: | ||
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Check out Dailyhistory.org's [https://www.facebook.com/DailyHistory.org Facebook] and [https://twitter.com/?lang=en Twitter] Pages | Check out Dailyhistory.org's [https://www.facebook.com/DailyHistory.org Facebook] and [https://twitter.com/?lang=en Twitter] Pages | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 10 March 2016
Was Elizabeth I Justified in having her Cousin Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland Executed?
Featured Article When studying the lives of Elizabeth I and her rival cousin Mary Stuart, modern interpretations paint a fairly definitive picture of their perceived personalities. Elizabeth’s character is revealed through titles such as Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor by Katherine Lasky, Elizabeth I: Queen of England’s Golden Age by Paul Hilliam, or Clark Hulse’s Elizabeth: Ruler and Legend. Read more...
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Voodoo, Kidnapping and Race in New Orleans during Reconstruction: Interview with Michael A. Ross
Featured Interview In October, the Oxford University Press will be publishing The Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case: Race, Law, and Justice in the Reconstruction Era by Michael A. Ross, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland. Read more...
Gilded Age/Progressive Era History Top Ten Booklist
Featured Booklist Creating a Top Ten List for the Gilded Age/Progressive Era is challenging. There are an extraordinary number of outstanding books on this period. These books are a selection of our favorites. Read more...
How did Medicine develop in the Ancient World?
As the calendar flipped from June to July in 1863 Gettysburg, a small market town founded in the soft, rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania on Samuel Gettys farm half a century before, was unknown to most Americans. Four days later, on July 4, it had become "The Most Famous Small Town in America," as boosters would come to call it. Read more...
Causes of World War II Top Ten Booklist
The second world war was arguably the most catastrophic war in human history. The origins of the second world war in Europe are complex and controversial. The following article is a list of ten books that provide different perspectives on the root causes of the second world. Read more...
How has the Role of Horses Changed in Human Societies?
The horse today is often seen as an animal useful for recreation, sport, transport, and work. The nature of the horse, however, has changed in different societies across time. Sometimes horses were seen as war animals, while in other places and periods there use was the privy of royalty. Read more...
How Did the German Military Develop Blitzkrieg?
The early German victories in Poland, Norway, France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, North Africa, and Russia form an impressive list of military triumphs. What was more, these triumphs were accomplished with great speed and fairly modest cost to the Germans. Indeed, these victories were so striking that they gave rise to the myth of German military supremacy—a myth that has persisted to this day. Read more...
Interview:Pigs, Parks, and Power in the Antebellum City: Interview with Catherine McNeur
Two hundred years ago, instead of being littered with gleaming glass towers and skyscrapers, Manhattan was home to thousands of wandering pigs and livestock. Antebellum Manhattan bore little resemblance to modern Manhattan's gleaming skyline. Read more...
History of Sex (American Version) Top Ten Booklist
These are our Top Ten History of Sex books (American Version). As per usual, we included some caveats and and explanations for our selections. First, this is a history of sex / history of sexuality list. We understand that there is a distinction but, for us, these two things blur together. Read more...
How did ancient Professional Armies develop?
Warfare has been a constant throughout human history and conflict can certainly be traced back to our hominid ancestors in our evolutionary past. While technology today is often used as the distinguishing characteristic of warfare, the development of the professional army, that is fulltime soldiers and formations of a standing army, was also an important factor in making warfare an affair conducted throughout the year and allowed the establishment of large-scale states and empires to be possible. Read more...
How Did Early Mathematics Evolve?
Mathematics today profoundly affects our societies and has had a lasting impact on science and technology. However, before Greek mathematicians developed many wonderful achievements in this area, what are the origins of mathematics and how did this field evolve in its early history?[1] Read more...
Interviews
These are our interviews with historians discussing their new books.
- Interview:Voodoo, Kidnapping and Race in New Orleans during Reconstruction: Interview with Michael A. Ross
- Interview:The History of Music Piracy: Interview with Alex Sayf Cummings
- Interview:The History of Doctors Without Borders: Interview with Renée Fox
- Interview:Re-evaluating the Albany Civil Rights Movement: Interview with Lee Formwalt
- Interview:Pigs, Parks, and Power in the Antebellum City: Interview with Catherine McNeur
- Interview:Lincoln's Biggest Bet: Interview with Todd Brewster
- Interview:African American Soldiers During the Civil War: Interview with Author Bob Luke
- Angels of the Underground: Interview with Theresa Kaminski
- The Conspiracy of Free Trade: Interview with Marc-William Palen
- Hodges' Scout: Interview with Len Travers
- Shantytown, USA: Interview with Lisa Goff
- Engineering Victory during the Civil War: Interview with Thomas F. Army, Jr.
- Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Fathers and Christianity: Interview with Sam Haselby
- The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798: Interview with Terri Halperin
- Fate of the Revolution: Interview with Lorri Glover
- Privateering during the War of 1812: Interview with Faye M. Kert
- American Surveillance: Interview with Anthony Gregory
- Primed for Violence in Interwar Poland: Interview with Paul Brykczynski
- Inventing the Pinkertons: Interview with Paul O'Hara
- American Girls in Red Russia: Interview with Julia Mickenberg
- Make It Rain: Interview with Kristine C. Harper
- The Cold War, Sexuality, and American Medicine: Interview with Carolyn Herbst Lewis
- Nature's Path: Interview with Susan E. Cayleff
Booklists
Includes both Expert and User created Top Ten History Booklists.
- Top Ten Books on Napoleon Bonaparte
- Top Ten Books on Los Angeles History
- Top Ten Books on the History of Reconstruction
- Top Ten Books on the Bubonic Plague
- Top Ten Books on The Medici Family during the Renaissance
- Top Ten Books on Julius Caesar
- Top Ten Books from the Oxford Battle Series
- Top Ten Booklist on Joseph Stalin
- Great Gifts for History Lovers 2018
- Top Ten History of Voting Rights Booklist
- New Kingdom Ancient Egypt Top Ten Booklist
- Ancient Egypt’s Third Intermediate and Late Periods Top Ten Booklist
- Top Ten War Books that were turned into Movies
- Great Gifts for History Lovers 2017
- Ten Essential Books Pertaining to the Holocaust
Articles
Articles are wiki pages with history essays written by our experts and your contributions.
- Why did the United States start the Mexican American War
- What Caused The Economic Panic Of 1837
- Why did Andrew Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States
- Why did the United States begin directly electing Senators in 1913
- How did Mussolini Rise to Power as the Dictator of Italy
- Why did Germany lose the Battle of Stalingrad
- What were Joseph Stalin's goals as World War Two ended
- How historically accurate is the Gladiator
- How Historically Accurate is season 1 of Versailles
- What Role Did the Canaanites Play in the Bronze Age Near East
- What Are the Origins of the Germanic Tribes
- How did William the Conqueror and the Normans win at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
- How Did the God Baal Become Popular
- Who was Theseus the great Athenian king and hero
- What convinced Americans during the 1918 Flu Pandemic to wear masks
Categories
Below you can find the category structure of the wiki, as well as the pages within each category.
Contribute
DailyHistory.org is wiki where you can create and edit history articles. Every article answers a historical question and every booklist is a Top ten list. After you register, you will be able to edit and create articles. All of your contributions need to be original. If you want to create a new page, you can easily do so by using the following form:
Blog Roll
Here are some links to our Favorite History and Academic Publisher Blogs
- Tropics of Meta
- Nursing Clio
- The Junto
- Points: The Blog of the Alcohol and Drugs History Society
- Process: A Blog for American History
- Legal History Blog
- Balkinization
- Cooking in the Archives
- We're History
- Real Clear History
- History News Network
- National Museum of American History
- Oxford University Press Blog
- Johns Hopkins University Press Blog