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Lieutenant Michael Behenna's fidelity to the values of duty and service would lead to a death that would haunt him.
Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation
The Proclamation of Emancipation initially did not seem to have much of an effect as it freed few slaves at the time it became effective in the middle of the Civil War.
Human sacrifice in Ancient Egypt
Did human sacrifice occur in Ancient Egypt? Some Egyptologists deny that ancient Egyptians practiced cannibalism, while others believe it did happen.
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Instead of enjoying a unique cultural experience, recipients of J-1 student visas often face overworking hours and deplorable housing conditions.
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On September 11, 2001, our world changed. As we remember 9/11 and those who lost their lives and loved ones, we look back over the last 10 years and how those attacks changed our lives.
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The people of Central America have a long history that goes back to when this land emerged as Pangia stretched apart and the diverse lands of MesoAmerica emerged.
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An inside look at the world highlighting not only green issues affecting us all, but everything from green travel to green technology.
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History doesn't have to be grim; there is a lot to be learned from the pages of time.
In the Middleby Charles van Heck
Peer between the lines of life's intellectual, political and cultural prose.
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This is a place for those who are looking forward to understand Muslim civilisation of Pakistan.
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China’s growing influence and what it means for America – from Capitol Hill to Main Street
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Everyone has the divine rights as human beings because they were created in the image of God
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Vasko Kohlmayer's Globe by Vasko Kohlmayer
Born and raised in communist Czechoslovakia, Vasko is a naturalized American citizen and child of the world. Join in on his thoughts and musings as he learns new things, from new people, in new places.
Lisa M. Ruth is an observer and commentator on a huge, and eclectic, selection of topics. She ponders everything from food to education, parenting to politics, sports to pets, travel to the environment, and everything in between. Name any topic and, guaranteed, she will have an opinion.
Lisa started her career as a CIA analyst, where she won several distinguished awards for her coverage of nationally-important events. After leaving the government, she joined a private intelligence firm in South Florida as Vice President, Research & Analysis.
In addition to tracking down bad guys, Lisa writes for Donne Tempo Magazine, an exceptional travel, culinary and feature online publication, and The Wall Street Transcript.
Her true loves are her family and friends, her dogs, nature, books, chocolate, and sleeping late.
