The wisdom of Abraham Lincoln in contrast to the rather rash use of power and self interest to favor the rich and punish the poor of the incumbent: sharp contrast. This letter from Lincoln to Grant indicates how.

Even mighty Napoleon, who got to the Pyramids of Egypt and to the burning ruins of Moscow, at his greatest said of China it was a sleeping dragon and best to let it sleep.

Kru Yodtong Senanan's place in Muay Thai history is legendary. That's why just two Muay Thai academies in the United States qualify as recognized affiliates of the Thailand camp that bears his name.

Robert Walpole was a British Statesman whose was one of the central figures of 18th Century Great Britain. He is considered as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. He has headed various government offices, played so many roles and finally attained the status of the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. He became the First Lord of the Treasury and the Chancellor of Exchequer. He was a strong and undisputed leader of the Cabinet. His governance period was a powerful era in British history. He held various posts from 1721-1742 and his administration was the longest administration.

This is an article about Satellite Radio System, how they came about and what types are out there for you to choose from.

Far from being a modern, purpose built ski resort Chamonix has a long and distinguished history.

From about the year 1930 calligraphy writing and lettering had made such progress that it had become a subject in the training of Art Teachers and was taught by the immediate followers of the two who had given their lives to its cause.

Gambling and Robert Mugabe, Augusto Pinochet

Gambling and Mao Zedong, Kim Ir Sen, Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein

Gambling and Adolph Hitler, Benito Mussolini

The history of the 20th century is inseparably connected with wars, revolutions, forcible change of governments and other political cataclysms in which the leading role was often played by bright, extraordinary personalities - leaders, chiefs.

Since man (and woman) first walked the Earth, humankind has been fascinated by the shiny gems, rocks, and precious metals that make up the jewelry we all know of today.

The western civilisation has cast significant influences worldwide over centuries. This article would take a short trip through its various impacts on other cultures.

Dad never volunteered for the War, He was drafted out of high school. He tells me the time Japan bombed Hawaii. My grandfather was the Town manager for Catalina Island, the first Fire Chief there, and also a game warden on the sea surrounding the Island.