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Saints Augustine and Monica, oil on canvas painting by Ary Scheffer, 1854. National Gallery, London.

Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis (354-430), better known as Augustine of Hippo, is extolled as the greatest of the Christian Church Fathers. More than any other writer, he developed what would become known as systematic theology, or an explanation...

Major John André (1750-1780) was a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). He is best known for negotiating with the American turncoat Benedict Arnold, who offered to hand over the stronghold of...

The art of the Carthaginians was an eclectic mix of influences and styles, which included Egyptian motifs, Greek fashion, Phoenician gods, and Etruscan patterns. Precious metals, ivory, glass, terracotta, and stone were transformed into highly...

Few theologians have attained as much renown and influence in history as Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE), a 'Doctor' of the Catholic Church and simply known by his peers as 'The Knowledgeable One.' A brilliant man who never sought to...

The Protestant Reformation was a period of religious history marked by a great defining, debating, and divergence on what it meant to be an orthodox, faithful Christian. To this end, many theologians offered their own explanations of the...

Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). He was considered one of the finest Patriot military officers during the early years of the conflict but defected to the...

Abolitionist and Civil Rights Activist Sojourner Truth, photograph by Randall Studio, 1864, printed c. 1870. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Sioux Chief and Holy Man Siting Bull and Family, Fort Randall, 1882 Rear (left to right) Good-Feather-Woman (sister), Walks-Looking (daughter); front (left to right) Her-Holy-Door (mother), Sitting Bull, Many-Horses (daughter) with her son...

A photograph taken in April 1943 showing the first soldiers to meet from the British Eighth Army (Lance Sergeant Brown) and the 1st US Armored Division (Sergeant A. Randall) as both armies linked-up to attack the remaining Axis armies in...