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William Smith HERNDON, Congress, TX (1835-1903)

HERNDON, William Smith, a Representative from Texas; born in Rome, Floyd County, Ga., November 27, 1835; moved to Wood County, Tex., in May 1852; attended the common schools and was graduated…

Smallest European Country

The Question: What is the smallest European country, defined by land mass? The Answer: At .17 square miles, Vatican City (an…

Ancient History

Before Christ (B.C.) or Before the Common Era (B.C.E.)4.5 billion – 1B.C. World HistorySome Ancient CivilizationsRa, Egyptian Sun God (3000–2000 B.C.)See also Egyptian MythologyThe Great Pyramid at…

Alba Longa

(Encyclopedia) Alba LongaAlba Longaălˈbə lôngˈgə [key], city of ancient Latium, in the Alban Hills near Lake Albano, c.12 mi (19 km) SE of Rome. It was a city before 1100 b.c. and apparently the most…

Avalanches

An avalanche is any swift movement of snow, ice, mud, or rock down a mountainside or slope. Avalanches, which are natural forms of erosion and often seasonal, can reach speeds of more than 200…

Benjamin HUNTINGTON, Congress, CT (1736-1800)

HUNTINGTON, Benjamin, a Delegate and a Representative from Connecticut; born in Norwich, Conn., April 19, 1736; pursued academic studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1761; appointed…

David Johnson FOSTER, Congress, VT (1857-1912)

FOSTER, David Johnson, a Representative from Vermont; born in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vt., June 27, 1857; attended the public schools of his native city and was graduated from the St.…