Dynamic Directory - June 12, 2025

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Ira Eaker - Supporter of 99th Pursuit Squadron
Ira Eaker - Supporter of 99th Pursuit Squadron

Lt. General Ira C. Eaker, an aviation pioneer with impressive flying credentials, was a supporter of the Tuskegee Airmen and their 99th Pursuit Squadron.

Theophilus - On Divers Arts
Theophilus - On Divers Arts

Col. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr - A.J. Bullard
Col. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr - A.J. Bullard

Colonel Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr.

Lt. Gwynne Pierson - Tuskegee Airman
Lt. Gwynne Pierson - Tuskegee Airman

Lt. Gwynne Pierson was one of four Tuskegee Airmen who participated in a major attack on a German vessel during the summer of 1944.

Murder of Thomas Becket
Murder of Thomas Becket

In the 12th century, the King of England was vexed by Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Anglo-Saxon Settlements in England
Anglo-Saxon Settlements in England

Stonehenge
Stonehenge

One of the most-recognized monuments in the world, Stonehenge - situated on the Salisbury Plain - is about 5,000 years old.

The Night of the Shooting Stars
The Night of the Shooting Stars

How does Rosanna survive ''the night of the shooting stars?'' A child’s sense of wonder, and the words of a nursery rhyme, help to get her through.

Daffodils, by William Wordsworth - Audio Recording
Daffodils, by William Wordsworth - Audio Recording

William Wordsworth, an English poet who served as Britain's Poet Laureate between 1843-1850, was greatly inspired by nature.

Fighting in the Trenches at Verdun - Cote (Hill) 304
Fighting in the Trenches at Verdun - Cote (Hill) 304

Doughboys and Their Helmets
Doughboys and Their Helmets

Americans fighting in World War I were called doughboys.

Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette

The Marquis de Lafayette became a Major General in the Continental Army of the American Colonies when he was just 19 years old.

100 Decisive Battles from Ancient Times to Now
100 Decisive Battles from Ancient Times to Now

Although historians may disagree that this author has chosen the top 100 battles in the history of the world, the book conveys an unbiased look at important military conflicts which have shaped history.

Mars - A Roman God
Mars - A Roman God

Mars, the Roman god of war, was considered a mighty warrior while his counterpart for the Greeks, Ares, was viewed as a coward.

The Huns - by E.A. Thompson
The Huns - by E.A. Thompson

Who were the Huns? What kind of soldiers were they? How did they accomplish so much under the leadership of Atilla?

View of Buda - Left Bank Side of Budapest
View of Buda - Left Bank Side of Budapest

Budapest is one of the most popular cities in the world. How did it get its name?

Istanbul - Seen from Space
Istanbul - Seen from Space

Thanks to NASA's Earth Observatory program, we can view Istanbul (previously known as "Constantinople") from space.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Interesting facts about MLK to ponder on MLK Day...such as why his father changed his name. While visiting Memphis, Tennessee - on the 4th of April, 1968 - Dr. King was assassinated at the motel in which he was staying. His death sent shock waves throughout America.

War Within: America's Battle Over Vietnam
War Within: America's Battle Over Vietnam

One reviewer, writing in The New York Times, has said this book is: "An invaluable record of an unforgettable American calamity."

French Revolution - Storming the Bastille
French Revolution - Storming the Bastille

France celebrates "Bastille Day" every July 14th. Learn more about it with this humorous video clip from "Horrible Histories."

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