AvatarCrash MitchellAvatarAvatar2 days agoMissouri Compromise of 1820: AnnotatedJSTOR Daily - Liz TraceyThe “compromise” attempted to answer the question of whether the Missouri territory would be admitted to the Union as a “slave” or “free” state. The …
AvatarCrash MitchellFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoWhat Are the Six Labors of Theseus?thecollector.com - Marialena PerpirakiTheseus is the ancient Greek mythical hero known for destroying the Minotaur, the monster that devoured young Athenians on the island of Crete. …
AvatarCrash MitchellAvatarAvatarMan who was pronounced dead for 20 minutes explains what he saw and how it changed his life foreverLADbibleDo you believe in life after death? This might be a story to change your mind. Scott Drummond was 28 when he dislocated his thumb in a skiing accident …
AvatarCrash Mitchell10 Infamous Mafia Hits and AssassinationsWatchMojoThe mafiosos made plenty of enemies, and in the end, they got got. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re examining well-known assassinations attributed to the Mafia and other organized crime gangs.
AvatarCrash MitchellAvatarAvatarIt's Looking a Lot Like World War II Out Thereverified_publisherBloomberg Opinion - By Hal BrandsMarch 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT March 19, 2024 at 12:43 PM EDT Hal Brands is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and the Henry Kissinger Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. Our world resembles the 1930s more than we might think. Now, as then, the …
AvatarCrash MitchellStoryboardMajor Battles of the American Civil WarAvatarCurated byTheCollectorAmerica's bitter bloody conflict was defined by these major battles.
AvatarCrash MitchellFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 Female Heroes of World War IIthecollector.com - Katie BrownGeorge Santayana wrote in 1905 that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. This universal truth is specifically poignant when …
AvatarCrash MitchellStoryboardThe dramatic and horrific downfall of the Aztec EmpireAvatarCurated byHistory SkillsThe Aztec Empire dominated the area of modern Mexico between AD 1428 to 1521 was at the height of its wealth and power when Spanish explorers encountered it in the early 16th century. However, the advanced weaponry used by the Europeans allowed them to conquer the Aztec in less than three years...
AvatarCrash MitchellFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTerrifying Tricks Burglars Use To Break Into Your Homehousedigest.com - Michelle MileyAccording to the FBI, a burglary happens every 25.7 seconds in the United States. This statistic alone is frightening, but even more unsettling is …
AvatarCrash MitchellStoryboardThe O.K. Corral: The Gunfight of All Gunfights — Plus Other Wild West HistoryAvatarCurated byHowStuffWorksThis infamous gun battle in Tombstone, Arizona lasted just 30 seconds. But its legend, and America's obsession, has endured for more than a century. Find out what really went down at the O.K Corral and learn more about the Wild West.
AvatarCrash MitchellStoryboardCalifornia: A Short History of the Golden StateAvatarCurated byTheCollectorFrom goldrush dreams, to Hollywood glamour, the state of California has long been associated with aspirational myths.
AvatarCrash MitchellFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo'Time traveller' returns from 2671 to warn of 'disasters' - including one this weekendverified_publishermirror.co.uk - Tim HanlonA self-proclaimed “time traveller” claims to have returned from the year 2671 to warn of us of pending disasters including one this weekend. Eno …