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Historical fiction is a narrative that is set in the past but is not a true story. Often the author will use real historic events, characters, and locations to add realism to the work. Authors may also exaggerate or amend actual events to fit the plot.
The American Civil War (1861-1865) tore the relatively young nation apart. The repercussions of this tragedy are still felt tod...
November is designated Native American Heritage Month, but these passages should be of interest any time of the year. This set ...
Thirteen colonies in a land far, far away united and announced their independence from a distant, powerful monarch. No, it's no...
While a young man's fancy may turn to love in the spring, it's on everyone's mind as February 14th, a.k.a. St. Valentine's Day,...
Women’s History Month is traditionally held in March, but the study of women’s history is valuable all twelve months of the yea...
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States. They have lead the country through wars, economic depressions, ...
The French Revolution began in 1789 and took the idea of modern democracy from the fledgling United States to Europe. A perio...
by RV Staff Writer J.C.
Based on the real-life Pack Horse Library Initiative...
by Stephen Crane from The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter I passage: Stephen Crane's classic tale "The...
When three siblings get to visit the opening day of ...