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Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The history of San Francisco's Presidio: 4 of 21
The Presidio of San Francisco, once an active Army military post, is a sprawling guardian at the northern point of the San Francisco Peninsula as you cross the Golden Gate Bridge from the Tiburon headlands. Throughout the Presidio's 219 years as a military stronghold, it gained a wealth of cultural history, architecture and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Causes and effects of the black death in Europe: 4 of 12
The fourteenth century seemed like an era that God's wrath was to be profoundly felt throughout Europe. Not from wars or roving bandits, but coming from something infinitesimal and unseen by human eyes. Painful, prolonged and deadly, it was a disease like no other seen in its timeThe Black Death! A simple nursery rhyme depic... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Key Union commanders in the First Battle of Bull Run: 1 of 1
The First Battle of Bull Run (or First Manassas as the Confederates called it) had fourteen key Union commanders involved with the first conflict of the Civil War on July 21, 1861 and, ultimately the first loss for the Union. 1. Major General Ambrose Burnside (Brigade)- A Rhode Islander and West Pointer who was also an entre... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for buying digital photography software as a gift: 3 of 4
Buying digital photography software as a gift can be a daunting task with so many products on the market, especially for the novice buyer/user. The biggest factor to consider before making that purchase is what you want the product to do. Do you want it to enhance, improve or correct photos? Maybe manipulating photos to remo... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Was King Arthur real?: 10 of 11
The debate over whether King Arthur historically existed dates back to the Renaissance. With the invasion of the Saxons and Angles and later the Normans from Normandy, it was a time when Britain needed a hero to believe in; King Arthur was just that. He was the epitome of good over evil, light against dark, and right from wr... More..