Dynamic Directory - April 21, 2025

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

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

Americans fighting in World War I were called doughboys.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Is it possible for a person's hair to turn white overnight? Who were some of the famous people who reportedly experienced this phenomenon?

Image of a drawing depicting a scene at the trial of Louis XVI when the charges against him were read to the court.

Image of a lithograph called "Louis XVI and his Family in the Chateau du Temple," by Edgar Melville Ward.

La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, urges people to fight internal tyranny. See the English translation and listen to a spellbinding performance.

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

Image of a painting, called Louis XVI Writing His Will at the Temple, by Danloux Henri-Pierre.

Jacques Necker (1732 - 1804) was trusted by the French people and, for a time, served as Louis XVI's Minister of Finance.