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Inventions Of The 19th Century
Carousel Entertainment and Event Management - christmas parties ...
For corporate and private events both nationally and internationally.
Abraham Gesner Saved the Whales
Who really saved the whales? Abraham Gesner did, by inventing kerosene. This single
page is an exposition by James S. Robbins of changing technology and ...
The American Experience
The Telephone
THE ROOTS OF THE NEW AGE MOVEMENT - Oriental Renaissance ...
A gentle critique of Blavatsky's engagement of Eastern tradition, by Michael Rogge.
No. 339: Thoreau's Pencils
An essay on Thoreau's career as a pencil maker as an example of an inventive mind.
The My Hero Project - Galileo
A student-friendly biography of the first man to use a telescope to observe the
stars and planets.
BBC - History - Industrialisation
Feature article on the recent discoveries and experiments which have shed new
light on the mystery of how the Iron Bridge was built.
The Origins of First Aid
Article about how the training of civilians in providing pre-medical care came
about, beginning with the Order of St. John.
Kulture Kidz :: Black History from AZ
Short biography and sketch.
Boomtown
Review by Jakob Paulsen. Rating 9/10. "Victoria is the best Paradox game to date:
it’s bigger, smarter and more fun than Europa Universalis II, ...
The My Hero Project - George Washington Carver
A student-friendly biography along with related links.
19th Century African American Inventors-Part 1
Short articles on black inventors from Suite101.com.
Ottmar Mergenthaler
(Infoplease.com)
Joyce Appleby, The National Standards for US History
Letter from Appleby to Mark Kornbluh defending the standards proposed 1994 for
teaching American students about US history.
Robert Hooke
Biography, chronology, illustrated excerpts from "Micrographia".
CNN.com - The computer wore a turban and played chess - May 30, 2002
[CNN]
A Timeline of Rocket History
An overview of the development of rocketry.
Deb's Historical Research Page
Online resources for writers of historical fiction.
Adventures in CyberSound: Morse, Samuel Finley Breese
From Adventures in CyberSound: History of radio and the related media.
Fictitious Tibet: The Origin and Persistence of Rampaism
An extended critique of Western misconceptions and frauds about Eastern religion,
highly critical of Blavatsky. By Agehananda Bharati, from the Tibet Society ...
French History Timeline
Chronological highlights, with links and photographs for major people, topics,
and events.
George M. Phelps: Master Telegraph Instrument Maker and Inventor
Illustrated summary by John Casale of the contributions to telegraphy made by Phelps.
American West - European Emigration
An article about mass emigration from Sweden and a list of links for emigration
from other countries.
Sheet Music Collections
Provides access to several sheet music databases and collections available through
libraries and archives.
Railroad Invention and History
History of railroad locomotive and train innovations through the years.
Altair - Nikola Tesla and How to Make a Tesla Coil
Construction tips, including gaps, HAWG caps, Altair's MkII coil and pictures.
West Sea Co. Evolution of the Sextant
Illustrated article including details about dating. Links to antique instruments
offered for sale.
THE REVOLUTIONS OF 1848
Background notes from a class on western civilization.
ExhibitionsNet.com - The UK Gallery, Museum, Heritage and Visitor ...
The UK gallery, museum, heritage and visitor attraction web site, with news,
information, special offers and links to major venues.
Automobiles
The position of steam powered vehicles is prominent in this history of cars.
Henry Timken
(Infoplease.com)
Colt: Legend & Legacy
Transcript of documentary program which explores the life and work of Samuel Colt.
Extensive information provided.
Islamic Course for Education
An essay on Islamic education, and what a curriculum should include.
Glasgow
City in Scotland, known for its university and shipyards. Includes brief history
and excerpts from the works of several authors.
A Guide to Inventions and Discoveries: From Adrenaline to the Zipper
List of inventions from A to Z with dates, inventors, and links to the biographies
of some of these inventors.
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