 | American Civil War reenactments have a large following among those with an interest in the Civil War, and age appears to be no barrier. Children and adults of all ages take part in the many reenctments that are organized, mainly throughout, but not confined to, the Southern states. [ Read more... ] |
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 | Renaissance Fairs, or Renaissance Faires, as they are sometimes spelled, were carried out annually at between the end of winter and the start of Spring, to celebrate the rebirth of the land and the appearance of the new crops and young animals, both of which were essential for survival in these harsh times.
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 | One of the most recognised outlaws of all times was Jesse James. The James Gang was infamous for their activities in the Old West. James and his compatriots robbed their way across the Western frontier targeting banks, trains, stagecoaches, and stores from Iowa to Texas. James is believed to have carried out the first daylight bank robbery in peacetime, stealing $60,000 from a bank in Liberty, Missouri. [ Read more... ] |
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 | Thanks to Johnny Depp and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, pirate collectibles are back in fashion. Very much so in fact. Just check out the internet and you will find out how many pirate replicas are available. Much like Wild West outlaws, pirates are represented as dashing buccaneers; Robin Hoods of the sea. This popular view is much different than the real thieves and bandits of the high seas.[ Read more... ] |
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 | A civil war is "a violent conflict within a country fought by organized groups that aim to take power at the center or in a region, or to change government policies". Most political scientists use a threshold of at least 1,000 killed over the course of a conflict. The American Civil war... [ Read more... ] |
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