James Burton

Written by James Burton

Two hippopotamuses fighting. Today, Hippos are a "Vulnerable" species, with their traditional habitat ranges significantly fragmented.

Environment

Hippopotamus Facts

The national theater as seen across the Vitava River, the largest river in the Czech Republic.

Travel

Prague National Theater - Unique Places around the World

For hundreds of years, India's Taj Mahal has been considered one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel

Taj Mahal, India - Unique Places around the World

Clearly related to other felines, bobcats are much bigger than domesticated housecats and can hunt prey as large as deer and mountain goats.

Environment

Bobcat Facts: Animals of North America

A young Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel. Babies grow old enough to be weaned from their mothers within forty days.

Environment

Northern Flying Squirrel Facts: Animals of North America

Continental Army General George Washington accepts British General Charles Cornwallis's surrender, following the 1781 Siege of Yorktown

Society

The Battle of Yorktown: The American Revolutionary War

An 1852 depiction of British General John Burgoyne at the end of the battles of Saratoga surrendering to the Continental American forces.

Society

The Battle of Saratoga: The American Revolutionary War

A plaque commemorating the victory at Harlem Heights 185 years after its original occurrence.

Society

The Battle of Harlem Heights: The American Revolutionary War

William Washington, the second cousin of George Washington, was one of the officers who helped win this battle in the Carolinas for the Continental Army.

Society

The Battle of Cowpens: The American Revolutionary War

George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River was the first of a series of surprise attacks which brought the Continental Army to victory at Trenton.

Society

The Battle of Trenton: The American Revolutionary War

The mere fact that the Continental Army fought on equal terms with the British despite having half their troops caused this battle to be a boost in moral regardless of its outcome.

Society

The Battle of White Plains: The American Revolutionary War

Wildebeests are perhaps best known for their stampeding tactic, which they can employ against predators which would otherwise overpower them.

Environment

Wildebeest Facts: Animals of Africa

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