The Battle of Culloden: Bonnie Prince Charlie and the end of the Jacobite Revolution
Since the 1630s civil war had been a constant fear as Scotland, Ireland and England struggled to find a way to live and prosper together.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
History
Baroque Towns of Sicily: Scicli
Scicli is one of several small towns in the South eastern corner of Sicily re constructed in the baroque style fashionable at the time when the region was devastated by an earthquake in the mid 17th century.
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Texas and the Era of the Long Distance Cattle Drive
The Texas cattle industry began with Spanish explorers in the 15th century, but exploded in the 1800s with the when the iconic Texas Longhorn roamed vast open ranges.
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Great Explorers: Texas
Early Texas exploration was driven by Spain and France in the 16th and 17th centuries, focusing on mapping the coast, searching for gold, and establishing territorial claims.
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Texas Icon: The Long Horn
The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of beef cattle, characterized by its long horns, which can span more than 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip.
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