Monthly Archives: March 2009
Civil War Facts
The American Civil War surely happened about 150 years ago, yet historians have tried to track back events of the war time and again. Testimonials from soldiers and war nurses have been passed on through generations, and all of them seem to show just one thing – This indeed was one of the toughest and … Continue reading
Reign of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, also called Tarquin the Elder or Tarquin I, was the fifth King of Rome from (616 BC to 579 BC). His wife was Tanaquil. According to Livy, Tarquinius Priscus came from the Etruscan city of Tarquinii. Livy claims that his first name Lucius was a Latinization of his original Etruscan name Lucumo, … Continue reading
Reign of Ancus Marcius
Ancus Marcius (r. 640 BC – 616 BC) was the fourth of the Kings of Rome, possibly a legendary figure. Like Numa, his reputed maternal grandfather (he was the son of Marcius II and wife Pompilia), he was a friend of peace and religion, but was obliged to make war to defend his territories. He … Continue reading
CIVIL WAR
The American Civil War, which was fought between the North and the South armies, over a span of 4 years, was considered to be one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the United States. A lot of lives were lost in this struggle, and many were paralyzed completely for their lives. People lost … Continue reading