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Whether you are lacing a shot or battling a water hazard, it's hard to remember what a perilous place the world is when you are playing golf.

SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS solutions, supports a GIS workshop in historical research and cultural study in Taiwan.

A new site for the 1066 Battle of Hastings has been found two miles nearer the port of Hastings. The site is confirmed by the the discovery of a crossbow where Harold made his last stand and by analysis of "wasted" manor data in the Domesday Book.

NITA is pleased to announce free and public presentations - at its Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, December 5 - about the History of Court Interpretation and the Nuremberg Trial, as well as an overview of the Court Certification Process in Nevada.

Old South Meeting House will present the annual reenactment of the Boston Tea Party on Sunday, Dec. 13th. Tea Party sponsors Salada Tea and The Liberty Hotel will help commemorate the event with a Boston getaway sweepstakes and hotel packages.

Endless worlds of wonder and amazement are revealed in the pages of Robin Landry’s illustrated collection of poems, When I Dream.

They say that history does not repeat itself. Only that the historians repeat one another, well there's no chance of this happening over at Face-Capsule.com.

Running until February 7th 2010, Louis XIV: The Man and the King brings together more than 300 paintings, sculptures and historical artefacts, making it a must for history lovers and those keen to soak up some culture during their stay.

Adventures in Preservation announces a summertime volunteer vacation for homeschooled students and their families in the Old West town of Nevada City, Montana June 20-26, 2010.

Larry Kaplan, author of the controversial historical Holocaust-mystery novel, House of Ghosts, will be greeting readers and signing his book at the Borders in Wynnewood, PA on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m.

The SCHF is pleased to welcome Dr. Donald Simmons, associate professor of leadership and public service at Dakota Wesleyan University as he premiers the film documentary, “Hungry for Green: Feeding the World Sustainably,” on January 4, 2010.

One of the most famous stately homes of Britain has become the 2000th member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme in a special ceremony carried out by Conservative Party leader David Cameron.

"The Battle of Little Sayler's Creek" follows a group of Civil-War reenactors as they recreate the 1865 battle at Sayler's Creek, Virginia.

Local author completes pictorial history on Detroit landmark.

Local author completes second pictorial history.

Hallmark Press International and Lt. Col. J.P. Cross announce the publication of his new semi-fictitious book about the lives and experiences of Gurkhas, 'The Crown of Renown : Gurkhas, Nepal and the Honourable East India Company: 1819-1857/8'.

A new website featuring Pilgrim trivia, The Mayflower Compact, a video of the reenactment of Mayflower's arrival to Cape Cod and Thanksgiving Ebook revealing the true history of the Mayflower Pilgrims with their original writings.

Friends thought this American-born writer was insane or desperate to give away copies of his satire "Pookoo." But suddenly the once-upon-a-time shot putter and discus thrower started building a worldwide audience. He now has readers in 15 countries.

Come and meet Larry Kaplan, author of the holocaust mystery novel, House of Ghosts, at the Miami Book Fair from November 12 through November 15, 2009.

Monroe, Michigan historians Steve Alexander and David Ingall talk Custer across the pond this Sunday, November 8, 2009, as guests of Talking History, a weekly program airing on Newstalk, a Dublin, Ireland-based radio station.

Exceptional Collection Showcases Rare Fossilized Crocodile, Paddlefish, and Turtle Among Its Fascinating Prehistoric Artifacts

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is pleased to welcome best-selling author and instructor, Carolyn Haines. She will present a lecture and book signing on Friday, February 19 at 6pm and also a writing workshop on Saturday, February 20 at 10am

The Passive Voice is the first book in the ‘Martianz Trilogy’ by author Zurishaddai. It covers one man’s 400 year journey from 16th Century England to the establishment of the 21st Century ‘Republic of Marz’.

On The Edge Of Survival - By J. F. Zarandin - J.F. Zarandin’s On the Edge of Survival is a compelling and poignant story of a young boy growing up in horrific conditions during World War II.

While investigating methods to tell time on the moon, a NASA team member discovered a global error.

A new novel challenges Eurocentric accounts of the life of Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita, the "African Joan of Arc." This important female African leader influenced her Kingdom, people, and the course of history, including American History.

Also, Rare Letter of Walt Disney’s “Silly Symphony” Discovered

Here is a perfect opportunity for those lovers of historical fiction! Larry Kaplan, author of the historical Holocaust-mystery novel, House of Ghosts, will be greeting readers and signing his book at the Borders Coral Gables, Friday, November 13.

The SCHF welcomes Bill Ferris as he presents his newly published book, GIVE MY POOR HEART EASE: VOICES OF MISSISSIPPI BLUES. Bill will conduct a reading and a multimedia presentation. The program will be held Monday, December 14 from 4pm-6pm.

MORE than 1,000 people each month are now visiting the Swansea-based West Glamorgan Archive service.

Guests can see Something Old, Something New: Galveston’s Distinctive Architecture as depicted in Historic Postcards and Paintings from Rosenberg Library’s Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 6 – 9 pm.

Local author compiles pictorial history book

Local author teams with historical society to create pictorial history

Cock Of The Walk - By Larry Williams - This gritty novel shows what life was like living on the Mississippi River in 1770. A poor and half-starved boy fights not only to survive, but to be Cock of the Walk.

Lightning Strikes the Colonies - By C. L. Fagan - Meet the patriots of America before they changed the course of history…

Larry Kaplan, Bucks County author of the historical Holocaust-mystery novel, House of Ghosts, will be greeting readers and signing his book at the Borders at 1 South Broad Street (The Avenue of the Arts) Philadelphia, PA on November 4 at 12:30 p.m.

Brian Pelton’s debut novel, None Wasted, None Spared, resonates with authenticity about a time in our nation’s history that forever changed its citizens.

Natural healing methods from around the world promote health and wellbeing.

With the early 2010 release of her first feature length film the Creole and Latina model and actress Karita Fleming will make history. LOVE(less) is the first time a woman of color has held the lead starring role in a Sci-Fi Film.

With it’s release from Oldtime Productions in early 2010 the film “Love(less)” will make history. It's star ”Karita Fleming become the first woman of color to star as the lead in a feature-length Science Fiction film.

(Press Release) – Denver, CO and Rockport, TX - Outskirts Press, Inc. has published ONE: An Abstract of History - The Words in the Stone, available now worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Relentless: The Socialist Attack on American Freedom, By Edward J. Krigbaum. This clearly stated narration about the current political climate warns of the threat posed by socialism to America’s future and its freedoms.

A series of books called “Vintage Series 1800s,” by new author Valerie Powe sheds new light on 1800s.

Writer, musician and Irishman Thomas Francis O’Doherty has written a fascinating, historically accurate tribute to his motherland in Baal’s Legacy.

Launched this week, Building History is a free online resource that encourages people from across the UK to share memories and information about the history of their towns, roads and buildings.

Join General George Armstrong Custer himself as he leads tour-goers on a walking tour throughout his adopted hometown of Monroe, Michigan. Tour includes local landmarks significant to Custer era as well as the largest museum exhibit dedicated to him.

Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, today announced it will launch a year-long celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation with a New Year’s Eve Ball on Dec. 31, 2010.

Dark is the Dawn (ISBN 978-1-899820-610) is a World War II autobiography from Cynthia Morey. Its 160 pages provide an authentic and fascinating account not to be missed, by any generation. Historians of the period and lovers of a heartfelt tale, will

Local authors John T. Sabol and Lisa A. Alzo teamed up to create two pictorial histories showcasing Cleveland’s ethnic history. The outcome is Cleveland Czechs and Cleveland Slovaks from Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series.

The newest addition to the Images of America series is Montgomery County from S. M. Senden. The book boasts more than 200 photographs gathered together from the archives of private collectors, historians and the Montgomery County Historical Society.