Search Results | civil
Your search for "civil" returned 1,676 results
Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/henry-david-thoreau.htm
We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.
Kukulkan: The Feathered Serpent of Maya Mythology
people.howstuffworks.com/kukulkan.htm
In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, amidst the vast forests and archaeological sites, lies the awe-inspiring city of Chichén Itzá. This ancient Maya metropolis is renowned for its architecture, intricate mythology and reverence for Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god.
Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/ghost-towns.htm
Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that once thrived, often due to economic or environmental changes.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/true-false-the-crazy-laws-quiz
There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/vladimir-lenin.htm
In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?
people.howstuffworks.com/worst-president-ever.htm
Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.
How Amputation Works
health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/modern-treatments/amputation.htm
What makes a surgical amputation necessary? This article will answer the questions you may have about how amputation surgery works.
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/oldest-city-in-world.htm
It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?
The Gettysburg Address
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/the-gettysburg-address.htm
The Gettysburg Address was a speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863. Learn more about the Gettysburg Address.
This Ancient Secret for Making Tacos Nutritious and Safe Is Still Used Today
What is nixtamalization? Learn all about this ancient process at HowStuffWorks Now.