Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Society (documenting images that captured moments that shifted public acquaintance with political, social, cultural and environmental issues); War (pivotal moments of conflict and associated violence); and; Science and Nature (capturing technological triumphs, defeats and horrors). The three subsections are:
Washington's Crossing is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book written by David Hackett Fischer and part of the "Pivotal Moments in American History" series. It is primarily about George Washington's leadership during the 1776 campaign of the American Revolutionary War, culminating with George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and the subsequent campaign, with the Battle of Trenton, the ...
These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BC – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history; For events from c. 500 – c. 1499, see: Timeline of post-classical history; For events from c. 1500, see: Timelines of modern history
A pivotal moment in Shaw's life came when she met Reverend Marianna Thompson, a Universalist minister who came to preach in Grand Rapids. Shaw went to the service, eager to see a woman in the pulpit. Shaw went to the service, eager to see a woman in the pulpit.
By the end of the century, more technological advances and scientific discoveries had been made than in all of preceding history. Communications and information technology, transportation technology, and medical advances have radically altered daily lives. Europe appeared to be at a sustainable peace for the first time in recorded history.
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!
For a timeline of events prior to 1501, see 15th century § Events; For a timeline of events from 1501 to 1600, see 16th century § Significant events; For a timeline of events from 1601 to 1700, see Timeline of the 17th century
For one, the quiz show seems eerily similar to real life television tournaments like Jeopardy! and the sister dynamic is a little too on point. Turns out, there are some true elements to the Quiz ...