General

Freemason Sources
One of the interesting aspects of the American Revolution was the fact that George Washington and most of his general staff were freemasons. In fact, some of his official family joined the brotherhood during the war. In this light let us take a look at Freemasonry history and the sources available on the Internet that discuss this secret society.

History in Historical Fiction
History and Historical fiction have been together since the ancients. The historical fiction writer reads history books, historical documents, and other material to assist him in creating a historic background for his characters and incorporates past events into his stories.

The Eastern Reliance
Discover how the opium trade became such a problem for the Orient during the 18th century.

Pirates and Piracy
Piracy was a major problem on the high seas during the 18th century. In fact, this crime actually made nations cooperate with each other, because the pirates who committed this crime did not care who they preyed on.