August 2009
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Widukind of Westphalia
The Saxon wars, 772-804, divided the many provinces and countries in what is now France, Germany and Demark. The legendary Charlemagne, who is responsible for uniting most of Europe, faced an especially trying foe – The Saxon leader and warrior, Widukind. It is true that not much is known about him, however the facts that can be gathered on the man tell a story of a true hero and bona-fide...
April 2009
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D'arcy McGee
Although this seems contrary to the violent nature of the country, Canada has only ever had ONE major political assassination. That man was Mr. D’arcy McGee, an Irishman working in parliament.
The man who was charged with, and eventually hung for the murder was a man named Patrick J. Whelan. His execution has been largely protested. Recently a journal belonging to John Stephens was found. In it...
March 2009
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Wolfgang & The Wolf Gang
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known to many as the musical prodigy whose music lives on forever. What many do not realize, however, is that the entire Mozart family was musically gifted. Wolfgangs father, Leopold, and mother, Anna Maria, were both gifted musicians who passed talent onto their young children, Maria Anna, Givenche Haradis, and Wolfgang Amadeus. In an attempt to exploit the childrens...
February 2009
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EAST INDIA COMPANY
In 1588 the roots of the East India Company were founded by a group of London based merchants, who had recently obliterated the Spanish Armada. They petitioned the queen to allow them to sail/trade in the Indian Ocean. Their first voyage consisted of three ships: Edward Bonaventure, Richard Gladdong & The Sunbeam. While on the voyage a terrible fate befell The Sunbeam. After coming around...
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Abraham
President Lincoln was not always such a tall and regal man, as he was once he became president - just in the nick of time to take this photograph. An avid wrestler and woodsman, Lincoln would regularly take canoe trips up and down the Sangamon river. It is said that on one of these trips Lincoln lost his way in a rapid rush of currents. His boat capsized and he was later found by the Illinox...