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How History is More Than “The Facts” - Ohio History Connection

History is more than just a set of facts; it also includes the interpretation of facts. We call this “historiography:” the study of studying history.

A Brief History of Facts

'Facts' became part of a modern vocabulary for discussing knowledge – also including theories, hypotheses, evidence and experiments – which emerged in the 17th ...

60 Interesting History Facts Everyone Should Know! | Leverage Edu

History Facts of the Day, Important historical points, Historical points about India, world history facts everyone should know, about ancient world.

Fun facts & trivia - RI.gov: Rhode Island Government

Facts & History · Fun Facts & Trivia. Fun facts & trivia. Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square ...

Pennsylvania Facts & History - VISIT PA

Read below to get a whole host of facts and interesting tidbits about Pennsylvania. Read about all of Pennsylvania's official things below and find out more ...

Florida History

Florida Facts; Florida History. Florida History. A Brief History. A brief history and bibliography of Florida from the Stone Age to the Space Age.

25 Absurd Random History Facts - Part 4 - YouTube

We're back with 25 more history 'facts' that highlight the randomness of the world... at least without much context. Welcome to our history ...

American History 100 Facts - Gilmer ISD

1. Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, was founded in 1607. 2. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

Historical Facts | Beyond Intractability

By Norman Schultz June 2003 Uncovering the Past "History is written by the victor." -- Unknown A historical fact is a fact about the past.

Facts & Symbols - Guides to Services - State of Delaware

Learn the origins and adoption of state symbols and facts. Read the history and traditions which influenced the selection of each fact.

History and Facts | St. John's University

As a BIG EAST university with a proud athletic tradition, St. John's has 17 NCAA Division I teams, including Men's and Women's Basketball, Soccer, Fencing, ...

On This Day - What Happened Today In History | Britannica

On This Day In History: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Black History Month & Little Known Facts

First Black Athlete to Compete in International Tennis: Althea Gibson became the first African American to compete in a pro-world tennis tour ...

19 Dark Facts About US History That Will Make You Question ...

1.Labor Day's origins are shrouded in blood. Back in the 1800s, Labor unions were also considering making May 1 the holiday honoring workers — ...

Facts & History - Magna International

Facts. Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company with a global, entrepreneurial- ...

City Facts & History | Surprise, AZ - Official Website

Our sprawling suburban city is located in the northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area, just 45 minutes from Downtown Phoenix and the Sky Harbor International ...

50 Historical Facts That Will Shock You - YouTube

Uncover the hidden gems of history with 50 mind-blowing facts! From Arctic Camels to the Original Computer Bug and the Great Emu War, ...

History of Veterans Day

History of Veterans Day. World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June ...

Who We Are - History & Facts - PayPal, Inc.

Within the next year, the company is renamed PayPal with a simple but revolutionary idea: To create the world's first digital payment platform, making money ...

This Day in History | FactMonster

People Fun Facts · Biographies · Women of Influence ... This Day in History. November 11. 1620. The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims aboard the ...


Don Quixote

Novel by Miguel de Cervantes https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTOHHVoF_V6cX4gQAwkQ9latVjwwtLrDLv5z9mgVHi5WfjaRYMD

Don Quixote, the full title being The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615.

Flag of the United States

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The national flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the U.S. flag, consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars.

David Copperfield

Novel by Charles Dickens https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQiQWvXMga_-3XXCzuJTXzknjdzYej4PAur8i5H2mKiBBA2tdCm

David Copperfield is a novel by English author Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from infancy to maturity. As such, it is typically categorized in the bildungsroman genre. It was published as a serial in 1849 and 1850 and then as a book in 1850.

Biography

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A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events.

Pride and Prejudice

Novel by Jane Austen https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAN0tr1CW6rfTmHT8heQxsuHEnlAzRAzr75gEC1Ttnn8iqvGg0

Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, published in 1813. A novel of manners, it follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.