it played an important role in the events that led up to that infamous battle and the later course of Texas history. Catholic Mission The Alamo was originally established by Catholic ...

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City (which is not part of the Smithsonian Institution) is home for the skeleton of famous racehorse Sysonby. From 1904, as a two-year old, to 1906, ...

The 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride is being commemorated with reenactments and events in Boston ... a renowned American historian and professor of history at Boston College ...

On April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew members. Also, on this ...