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Image of a painting of Abraham Lincoln on horseback in front of the U.S. Capitol after signing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Paving the Way to the Emancipation Proclamation: 19 Key Events

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, marked a turning point in American history. This momentous document declared that all enslaved people in the states currently in rebellion against the Union were “then, thenceforward, and forever free.” However, the path to this historic proclamation was […]

Image of one of the seven wonders of the industrial world, the Panama Canal

7 Wonders of the Industrial World: A Glimpse at Genius

Welcome to a captivating journey through history as we unveil the marvels of engineering and ingenuity that shaped the modern world – the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World. From colossal ships defying the limits of maritime engineering to monumental structures that transformed nations, these remarkable achievements from the 19th […]