Why Is Constantinople A Good Location?
Constantinople was an ideal location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire and it allowed for the wealth and extravagances of the Roman Empire to en…
Holidays and Traditions
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Why Is Thanksgiving Never On The Same Day?
The president denied the request and Americans ate their turkey on the last Thursday as always in 1933. But, Roosevelt was president for a long time, …
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Why Is Thanksgiving On The 28th This Year?
Why does Thanksgiving fall on the fourth Thursday of November? Thanksgiving had been celebrated on the last Thursday of the month since the time of Ab…
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Who Is Phoebus And Phaeton?
Phaeton was the son of Helios, the Sun god , in Greek mythology; in Roman mythology his father was Phoebus. The Sun god promised Phaeton that he would…
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Why Were Early American Settlers Persuaded By Edwards Sermon?
American settlers were persuaded by Edwards’s sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God What is Edwards purpose for his sermon? Jonathan Edwards’s…
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Who Is The King Of Argos?
Pheidon , (flourished 7th century bc), king of Argos, Argolis, who made his city an important power in the Peloponnese, Greece. Who was the mythical k…
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Which US Coins Are Made Of Silver?
Among U.S. silver coins, American Silver Eagles, America the Beautiful Coins, modern Silver Commemoratives, Silver Morgan Dollars, and Silver Peace Do…
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Who Made The First Coin In The World?
The world’s first coins appeared around 600 B.C., jingling around in the pockets of the Lydians , a kingdom tied to ancient Greece and located in mode…
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Who Was The Leader Of The 7th Cavalry?
General Sheridan selected the 7th Cavalry, commanded by George Armstrong Custer , to take the lead. They were to move southward, and engage the Indian…
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What Is Proper Etiquette When You Receive A Graduation Announcement?
Send announcements a month before or after the ceremony . Include the name of the graduate, the date and year of the event, and the name of the colleg…
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Who Do You Stand At Parade Rest For?
Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior in rank . When a Senior NCO enters an area of junior enlisted soldier…
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How Saint George Slew The Dragon?
Saint George made the Sign of the Cross and charged it on horseback , seriously wounding it with his lance. He then called to the princess to throw hi…