The Pharaohs were the ancient rulers of Egypt. They wielded a tremendous amount of power and influence over both the land and the people who lived there. These pharaohs were revered as living gods who were entrusted with the duty of preserving Ma’at, also known as the equilibrium of the universe. Egypt was controlled by … Read more
During the Civil War, Superintendent of Army Nurses Dorothea Dix oversaw a force of almost 3,000 middle-class women who served as paid or volunteer nurses. Numerous participants lacked any sort of formal medical education or experience. As they worked and faced the perils of the battlefield, they gained knowledge and expertise via trial and error. … Read more
The majority of civil war women continued their traditional role of that of homemaker and mother, however, against great odds some women choose to become involved in the war effort. Both the union and confederate sides of the war had female spies, nurses, and some even enlisted as soldiers disguised as men. At the time … Read more
The generals in the civil due to their position of leadership have become some of the most famous figures of the day. In equal measure, both fame and failure could hinge on the outcome of every battle that they led. Due to the similarity between the two armies in terms of structure, equipment, tactics, and … Read more
The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States, as the colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. During this time, two main factions emerged: the Patriots and Loyalists. These groups had different beliefs, motivations, and origins, and their actions and choices played a significant role in shaping the … Read more
The Thirteen Colonies were a set of British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. They were variously known as the Thirteen British Colonies, the Thirteen American Colonies, and, later, the United Colonies. They founded the United States of America by declaring complete independence in July 1776, after having their foundations laid in the … Read more
The American Revolutionary War was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the 13 colonies that declared themselves the United States of America. The war lasted from 1775 to 1783, and it resulted in the independence of the United States. There were many battles fought during the Revolutionary War, including: These battles were fought … Read more
In the American Civil War, which lasted from April 12, 1861, to May 26, 1865, the Union (also known as the “North”) and the Confederacy (also known as the “South”) were locked in many famous battles. The main source of contention was a difference of opinion on whether slavery should be permitted to expand into … Read more
The Union Army, also known as the Federal Army and the Northern Army, referred to the United States Army, the ground army that fought during the American Civil War to maintain the Union of the states. The Union Army’s commissioned officers had ranks ranging from Lieutenant General (a position added on March 2, 1864) to … Read more
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), the Confederate States Army (CSA), also known as the Confederate Army or the Southern Army, fought on the side of the Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as the Confederacy) in an effort to secure the region’s independence from the Union and preserve slavery in the South. On … Read more