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Arts & Humanities > European History The victims of the Holocaust: 2 of 8
Victims of the Holocaust The explicit aim of Adolf Hitler to create a European world both dominated and populated by the "Aryan" race was the Nazi Regime that would later create the murder of approximately eleven million people with the genocidal policy. The Nazi's deemed people as undesirable because of who they were, geneti... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The history of the guillotine: 2 of 6
In the 1700's executions in France were open to the public to watch, many people gathered as it were an event. Capital punishment was the way of punishment for the majority of crimes in the 1700's. Before the guillotine came along there were a few different methods of execution depending on your financial class. Poor criminal... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) The history and significance of Franklin Square in Philadelphia: 2 of 5
Located in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , Northeast Square as it was once known was renamed in 1825 as Franklin Square to honor Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States as well as an inventor , printer , scientist , and diplomat.Franklin Square ,was built on the vision of William Penn,he envisioned P... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 207 of 455
Sometimes I wish you were her with meand could take all the pain with mesometimes I wish I'd been there moreand I tell myself I was a good friendBut I am not so sureSometimes I wish I'd been at your funeralbut i couldn't push myself to do it , Idon't think you hate me for itSometimes I see you everywhere andyou talk to me in ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Biography: Thomas Hardy: 6 of 12
Thomas Hardy, an English novelist, short story writer, and poet was born June 2, 1840. Hardy was born at Higher Bock Hampton, England. His mother gave him his formal education which ended when he was sixteen years old. It was then that he became John Hicks apprentice, a local architect. Hardy trained as an architect in Dorche... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: Katherine Paterson: 2 of 4
Katherine Paterson whom is best known by her novel "Bridge to Teribithia" is an author of children's books as well as young adult books and picture books. Paterson's books teach children to overcome difficult situations . She tackles topics such as jealousy and death in the views of children and young adults . Early Years Kat... More..
Arts & Humanities > Historical Literature The history of The Diary of Anne Frank: 8 of 14
Anne Frank began keeping a Diary on her thirteenth birthday June12, 1942. It was given to her as a birthday gift which Anne described as "Possibly the nicest of all". Anne originally started writing in her diary in normal format but soon Anne started feeling lonely and wanted this diary to be someone she could fully confide i... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Biography: Arthur Miller: 7 of 12
Arthur Miller, an American playwright and essayist was born on October 17, 1915. Arthur graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1932. Arthur and his family had little money due to the great depression making Arthur work odd jobs to earn money for his tuition. After raising enough money for tuition he attended the Univer... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Minnesota: 3 of 5
Minnesota, Known as the north star state or the land of 10,000 lakes was established as a state May 11, 1858. Minnesota is known for it's modern to progressive politics and its civic involvement . The twelve th largest state in the U.S. Minnesota is home to about five million residents. Just a few of those that call Minnesota... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Biography: Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 of 8
Martin Luther King , Jr. now known as the great American Civil Rights leader, was born in Atlanta , Georgia on January 15th, 1929. As a child he excelled , skipping grades nine and twelve with out formally graduating. He then went on to Morehouse College at just fifteen years old, later graduating . King also graduated with a... More..