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Building the Transcontinental Railroad: How 20,000 Chinese Immigrants Made It Happen

Building the Transcontinental Railroad: How 20,000 Chinese Immigrants Made It Happen

They toiled through back-breaking labor during both frigid winters and blazing summers. Hundreds died from explosions, landslides, accidents and disease. And even though they made major contributions to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, these 15,000 to 20,000 Chinese immigrants have been largely ignored by history.

Temple of Diana

Temple of Diana

The Roman temple of Diana in Evora, Portugal. Constructed in the 1st century CE. Photo shows temple in relation to other buildings in Largo Conde Vila Flor square. Photo taken in 2008 CE.

Tiridates I of Armenia

Tiridates I of Armenia

Tiridates I (Trdat I) ruled as the king of Armenia from 63 to either 75 or 88 CE). Considered the founder of the Arsacid dynasty proper, his reign got off to a rocky start with invasions from Rome and...

Did Vladimir Lenin have a cat?

Did Vladimir Lenin have a cat?

According to Wikipedia: He [Lenin] was… fond of pets, in particular cats. So did Lenin, at some point, have a cat? I have seen some pictures of him holding cats, but I guess they could just b…

May 3, 2012- Elections Set For September 3, Israel Receives New Submarine - History

May 3, 2012- Elections Set For September 3, Israel Receives New Submarine - History

Israel UpdateA Daily AnalysisBy Marc SchulmanMay 3, 2012- Elections Set For September 3, Israel Receives New SubmarineIt& 39;s almost official. The parties have agreed that the next Israeli elections will be held on September 4th. (note: just as I started writing this piece, it was reported by the army radio that the Shas party objects to the date).

Children Helped Build Mysterious 6,000-year-old Moose Geoglyph in Russia

Children Helped Build Mysterious 6,000-year-old Moose Geoglyph in Russia

New research has revealed that an enormous geoglyph of a moose in the Ural Mountains, Russia, is among the oldest examples of land art in the world, dating back some 6,000 years.


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