Autor: Andrew Coddington

There are many creatures that inspire folklore. Some have existed for thousands of years, while others are more recent incarnations. Among the most enduring creatures of the past are demons. These cr …

For as long as humans have been on Earth, they have wondered if other intelligent life exists in the universe. If so, what would these extraterrestrial beings look like? Today, there are true alien b …

This founding father was the principal author of the document that would free the United States from Great Britain. He became one of the most influential presidents of the new nation. In this text, J …

A leading author, philosopher, and activist, Thoreau’s call to simple living has enticed readers for over one hundred years. Selections from Thoreau’s most influential texts are analyzed in this book …

Mankind has an inglorious history of using people of different nationalities or religions as scapegoats for failure. In the early centuries of the Common Era, the wrath of the ruling state fell on th …

During the Middle Ages, many Christians in Europe set off on crusades to the Middle East. The conflicts that occurred as a result of these "holy pilgrimages" created deep divisions between …

The Patriot Act, which was passed shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, has allowed the government to monitor communication by phone, email, or social media, to access credit and ba …

For centuries, there have been great questions surrounding some of the world’s most well-known places. This book explores the history behind locations like the Bermuda Triangle and Stonehenge and exa …

Aliens, UFOs, paranormal abductions, these are all events that have captivated and entertained people for millennia. In recent times, people have turned to science to explain the unexplainable, but d …

For millennia, humanity has searched for an afterlife. Some people have believed fervently in such a place, while others not. Regardless, many cultures around the world have either invented stories a …

Germany is a country known for its unique language, its varied history, and its distinct culture. It has come a long way from its origins, and today it has established itself as one of the most influ …

In the 1700s and 1800s, many new inventions were being created. This brought the rise of the Industrial Revolution in England and Europe, and eventually, in the 1900s, in America. The Industrial Revo …

Davy Crockett is one of the best-remembered American legends. His story depicts him as a great explorer, a frontiersman, who learned how to survive in the wild. His adventures took him all over Ameri …

The United States in the 1860s seemed poised to become one of the world’s leading powers. Even with the benefits of new innovations such as the railroad and the telegraph, which brought the country t …

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the conflict in Vietnam was much more than a battle between Vietnamese and American forces. Although the fighting may have taken place in monsoon-swept citie …

Welcome to Germany, land of poets and thinkers! Readers will enjoy this one-of-a-kind overview of German culture, past and present. This book describes the geography and history of Germany, as well a …