Search Results | british museum
Your search for "british museum" returned 320 results
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/stamp-act-1765.htm
The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis
history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/ritchie-boys.htm
The Ritchie Boys, many of them Jewish refugees, trained in the U.S. and returned to Europe to help defeat Hitler and the Nazis.
How Concordes Work
science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/concorde.htm
The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.
How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/kiddo-the-cat.htm
Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.
What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/oldest-city-in-america.htm
Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/oliver-cromwell.htm
Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Who was the real Count Dracula?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/real-count-dracula.htm
The real Dracula dates back to the 15th century -- and the history of the real Dracula is pretty shocking. Read about the real Dracula and Bram Stoker's novel.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/woolly-mammoth.htm
Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
How the North American Eagle Works
auto.howstuffworks.com/north-american-eagle.htm
Team North American Eagle is on course to win the land speed record. Learn who team North American Eagle are and how they could win the race.