World History
The Great Pandemic 1918-1919 - This site has information on the flu pandemic of 1918. It includes details about life in 1918, a history of the pandemic, and biographies. It was created by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This is a nicely done and informative site.
I am betting the current pandemic rumors will prove to be true to the levels of 1918. Or of that in Stephen King's The Stand. Unfortunately, the flu is deadly, it mutates, and flu pandemics are a regular part of human history.
- Pole Honors Germany's Red Baron
At least one Pole is attempting to honor a dead German from World War One. And not just any German but the infamous Red Baron. The article Pole honors Germany's Red Baron by Ryan Lucas has the details. Lucas wrote, "Baron Manfred von Richthofen buzzed...
- Past Pandemics That Ravaged Europe
Past pandemics that ravaged Europe. This BBC article is from November 2005. It discusses some of the past disease outbreaks which have killed large numbers in Europe. As talk of a possible bird flu pandemic continues, I think this is a good article to...
- Happy Armistice Day!
Today marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War. Armistice Day is recognized in the United States of America as Veteran's Day and in most of the Commonwealth countries (including Canada) as Remembrance Day. On November 11th, 1918 at...
- History Of Belarus
History of Belarus. This is a brief but informative essay on the history of Belarus. From the site: While archeological evidence points to settlement in today's Belarus at least 10,000 years ago, recorded history begins with settlement by Baltic...
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower This is a biography of General and President Eisenhower. From the site: Dwight David Eisenhower ( October 14 , 1890 - March 28 , 1969 ) American soldier and politician, was the 34th President of the United States ( 1953 - 1961...
World History
The Great Pandemic 1918-1919
The Great Pandemic 1918-1919 - This site has information on the flu pandemic of 1918. It includes details about life in 1918, a history of the pandemic, and biographies. It was created by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This is a nicely done and informative site.I am betting the current pandemic rumors will prove to be true to the levels of 1918. Or of that in Stephen King's The Stand. Unfortunately, the flu is deadly, it mutates, and flu pandemics are a regular part of human history.
- Pole Honors Germany's Red Baron
At least one Pole is attempting to honor a dead German from World War One. And not just any German but the infamous Red Baron. The article Pole honors Germany's Red Baron by Ryan Lucas has the details. Lucas wrote, "Baron Manfred von Richthofen buzzed...
- Past Pandemics That Ravaged Europe
Past pandemics that ravaged Europe. This BBC article is from November 2005. It discusses some of the past disease outbreaks which have killed large numbers in Europe. As talk of a possible bird flu pandemic continues, I think this is a good article to...
- Happy Armistice Day!
Today marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War. Armistice Day is recognized in the United States of America as Veteran's Day and in most of the Commonwealth countries (including Canada) as Remembrance Day. On November 11th, 1918 at...
- History Of Belarus
History of Belarus. This is a brief but informative essay on the history of Belarus. From the site: While archeological evidence points to settlement in today's Belarus at least 10,000 years ago, recorded history begins with settlement by Baltic...
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower This is a biography of General and President Eisenhower. From the site: Dwight David Eisenhower ( October 14 , 1890 - March 28 , 1969 ) American soldier and politician, was the 34th President of the United States ( 1953 - 1961...