World War II Beginning
On Sept. 1, 1939, World War II began when German troops invaded Poland using the "blitzkrieg" strategy. This is when Great Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany....
In America it is common to study, discuss, and appeal to the political, philosophical, and military leaders that conceived of and fought for a republic independent from Great Britain.
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The history of Easter has origins in both Christianity and ancient pagan culture. The holiday was originally a pagan holiday; it has been associated to a pagan spring festival, dating back before...
Women’s History Month is a great time to recognize the women throughout history and around the world whose contributions have helped shape our world today. There are many women who fought against...
On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day. It’s a day to honor military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was established...
Friday the 13th is known as a day of misfortune, starting in the 19th century. In a French play, a man had stated he had an unfortunate life starting on the day he was born, which just so happened to...
Mason Sells made history as he is the first Blackman wrestler to be a 4x state medalist. Sells was a stud from the start as he placed 4th in the state tournament his freshman year.
In his second...
Every year on March 17 is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. It’s tradition that we dress in green and collect chocolate gold coins, but what is the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day, and why do...
Valentine’s Day is the day when everybody gets together to show their love for their family, friends, and other loved ones. However, many don’t know about the history of Valentine's Day and how it...
The history of Thanksgiving started in England during the 15th century. King James I and his successor, King Charles I, were hostile to Puritans. This led to the colonization of America because many Puritans...
People have spent October watching scary movies, carving pumpkins, and shopping for costumes. It is now Halloween night, and kids are dressed up in costumes, running up to doors, screaming “Trick or...
Since the beginning of time women have played a pivotal role in all areas of history and continue to. Women are strong, they always have been, and continue to break barriers and pave the way for future...
