All About History

What is polytheism? Dr. Geisler explains this concept and how to understand its concepts.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/polytheism-video.htm

Major Ben Richards can't speak for every veteran. He does, however, have a moving story to tell about his soldiers.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/veterans-day-holiday-video.htm

All About History - Webster defines history as "acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future." Discover how several events in history have shaped the world and its people. What events have shaped your future and where are they taking you?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/podcasts/

Clive and Ian answer 12 questions of Christmas. What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-the-christmas-tree-video.htm

What is the purpose of this federal holiday? Why is it celebrated and how is it different than Memorial Day?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/veterans-day-holiday.htm

Enjoy this rendition of this famous patriotic hymn performed by Bill and Gloria Gaither and friends.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/my-country-tis-of-thee-video.htm

What does the Gettysburg Address mean to us today? Lee Williams aka Honest Abe shares about We the People. Does my voice count?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/gettysburg-address-video.htm

A father reminisces a trip to Washington D.C. where his son learned the cost of freedom. What was the cost?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/memorial-day-meaning-video.htm

Listen as Ray Comfort interviews people about the Holocaust. How do people react to hard questions?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/holocaust-remembrance-day-video.htm

Sumerian people developed an incredible ways of organizing and expressing their ideas. How did they provide their people with an abundance of information?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-sumerians.htm

What is the history of this esteemed university? What were the core values? Where did the name Yale originate?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-yale.htm

What is the history of this university? Why was it founded? Find out the points of their system of study.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-harvard.htm

What inspired this great American hymn? Who wrote it and how did it premiere? Find the history behind this great hymn here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/my-country-tis-of-thee.htm

What are some of the most important monuments, buildings, and landmarks in Washington, D.C., that include religious words, symbols, and imagery?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-government-monuments-faq.htm

A regular and integral part of official activities in the Federal courts – including the United States Supreme Court – was the inclusion of prayer by a minister of the Gospel.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-us-court-system-faq.htm

What religious activities were included in the first Presidential inauguration? Find out the spiritual heritage here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-presidential-inauguration-faq.htm

Learn the heritage that is included in acts of Congress. What has Congress established through the years?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-acts-of-congress-faq.htm

What spiritual heritage is mentioned in the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment? Find out the sources here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-bill-of-rights-faq.htm

God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-constitutional-convention-faq.htm

What is the spiritual heritage included in the Declaration? Find out with all the supporting resources.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-declaration-of-independence-faq.htm

Religious faith was not only important in official American life during the periods of discovery, exploration, colonization and growth, but has also been acknowledged and incorporated into all th...

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-and-the-founding-faq.htm

Learn from the Drive Thru History team as they speak about Thanksgiving. What is the history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/meaning-of-thanksgiving-video.htm

Is this day more than football, turkey, and family reunions? Learn the history and find out how to make the most of this celebration.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/meaning-of-thanksgiving.htm

What did the compact say? Watch this video of the compact from 1620 and discover the change that has taken place in textbooks today.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayflower-compact-video.htm

Who was this man and who impacted him? Find out the history behind this great explorer.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/christopher-columbus-video.htm

What influenced Christopher Columbus? Learn what roadblocks he overcame before impacting the world. Study the history here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/christopher-columbus.htm

What do the pictures on the Great Seal of the USA signify? Why were they used? Learn the history here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/the-great-seal.htm

What is it? America was a nation of immigrants bond together by a shared commitment to certain ideals.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/american-exceptionalism.htm

Join Drive Thru History to learn about the Mongol Empire and the Silk Road. What's the significance?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mongol-empire-video.htm

What is the Thanksgiving Proclamation? Where did Thanksgiving come from? Learn more here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/thanksgiving-history-video.htm

Read a letter Columbus wrote to the King and Queen. What did he reflect upon during his writing?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/christopher-columbus-his-spiritual-foundation-faq.htm

How did America get her name? Did Columbus name her? Who did? Why America and not Columbia?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/christopher-columbus-and-how-america-got-its-name-faq.htm

What went into Columbus' discovery of the New World? Where did he think he was? Where was he really?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/christopher-columbus-and-discovery-of-the-new-world-faq.htm

Learn the history of Israel, summarized in less than 5 minutes. What are the main events in their history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-ancient-israel-video.htm

What is the meaning of this American holiday? What are we remembering? What is the history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/memorial-day-meaning.htm

What influence did Genghis Khan have on the Mongol Empire? Where does Marco Polo fit in the history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mongol-empire.htm

What is the history and purpose of this famous speech by Abraham Lincoln in 1863? Read it here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/gettysburg-address.htm

Who are the gods the Mayans rely on? How did they seek to appease the forces of nature?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayan-gods.htm

Read from Prime Minister Netanyahu's powerful Holocaust Remembrance Day speech in 2010. What did he say in memory?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/holocaust-remembrance-day.htm

Read the text of this important historical document. Who signed it and what states did they represent?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/declaration-of-independence.htm

How can the Mayan death god, Au-Puch, be avoided? How does one convince him not to stop?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayan-death-god-faq.htm

Is the ancient Mayan rain god, Chac, still worshipped today? Read a first-hand account.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayan-rain-god-faq.htm

All About History - Webster defines history as "acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future." Discover how several events in history have shaped the world and its people. What events have shaped your future and where are they taking you?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayan-gods-and-goddesses-faq.htm

What role did the legends of the Mayan-Aztec gods play in the creation of the world? What were the stages of creation?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-mayan-gods-faq.htm

Did the drafters of the Declaration mince words when defending the document? What did they say?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/declaration-of-independence-and-quotes-from-the-founders-faq.htm

What premise is the Declaration of Independence built upon? What is the consistent theme?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/declaration-of-independence-and-the-fourth-of-july-faq.htm

Why did these humble men declaring true life, liberty, and meaningful pursuit can only exist through the Creator?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/declaration-of-independence-and-returning-god-to-government-faq.htm

Congressman Forbes asks the questions - Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation? and If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage-video.htm

Expressing support for designation of the first week in May as America’s Spiritual Heritage Week for the appreciation of and education on America’s history of religious faith.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/spiritual-heritage.htm

What is this proclamation all about? Read the history and the proclamation here. Will 2010 be the year of the Bible?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/year-of-the-bible.htm

Learn the heroic tales of faith underlying the true history of America. What was their motive to keep going?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/colonial-america-video.htm

Share some of the tragic truth and powerful faith underlying the English Separatists that first called America home.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/pilgrims-video.htm

Want a great clip on the life of George Washington? Learn the true faith underlying the first President of the United States.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/george-washington-video.htm

Where did this Christmas tradition originate? How did the tree make its way to the United States?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-the-christmas-tree.htm

Randall Niles looks at the ancient pagan and mystery religions and their so-called influence on early Christianity.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/roman-gods-video.htm

What influences history? What is recorded and what is left out? Consider these basic principles and approaches to history.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history.htm

Where did this term originate in relation to the American frontier culture? Find out here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/rugged-individualism-faq.htm

Read sayings about this special holiday. What is the consensus? Find out what the popular opinion is.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/thanksgiving-quotes-faq.htm

Was this man someone to emulate? What made his life great? Was he a hero of the United States?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/life-of-george-washington.htm

How did he receive this post? Was he voted into office? Why was he chosen? Study the answer here.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/why-was-george-washington-the-first-president-faq.htm

What part did faith play in the life of this first President? Did faith influence his decision making?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/was-george-washington-a-christian-faq.htm

Was he a family man? What were the major events in the life of the Washingtons? Learn about this famous first family.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/george-washington-and-his-family-faq.htm

What influence did he have and what shaped his service for his country? What type of leader was he?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/george-washington-as-a-military-leader-faq.htm

Check out this short video! What are the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator? What do constitutional rights really mean?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/constitutional-rights-video.htm

Stream this clip. Why is the study of primary source documents like the Gettysburg Address so important to the study of history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/historical-primary-sources-video.htm

Learn about this eighteenth century movement. What beliefs impacted this time period? How did open thought and personal liberty impact thought?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/age-of-reason.htm

How were the mummies of Egypt prepared? Where were the mummies of Egypt laid to rest? What was the significance?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mummies-of-egypt-faq.htm

Who constructed the pyramids? Why were they constructed? What are the spiritual aspects of these intricate ancient structures?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/pyramids-of-egypt-faq.htm

In Israel, secular and biblical histories do not run parallel; they overlap. Discover what this means for the future of Israel.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-biblical-israel-faq.htm

Can there be an end to the turmoil in the Middle East? Can history teach us the way to peace? Discover the truth for yourself.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-the-middle-east-faq.htm

Key events in the history of Israel reflect God’s guiding hand, not only in the lives of the Jewish people, but of all mankind.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/israel-history-faq.htm

Do the events unfolding in the Middle East confuse you? Why is there so much violence? Learn what these events mean to your life.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-israel-faq.htm

How was medicine in ancient Egypt influenced by the gods of the time? Learn how religion played into everyday life.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-egypt.htm

Learn about Ira Hamilton Hayes, Russell Means, Grahame Greene, and Ben Nighthorse Campbell. What impact did they make on society?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/famous-native-americans-faq.htm

Before Rome became the center of the Christian church, there were many gods to be found there. Learn what this means to your beliefs today.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-rome.htm

When the early civilizations of the Indus Valley faded into time, so did their gods. Little is known about gods they worshipped.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/indus-valley.htm

The modern day country of Iraq has a long, rich history. Discover how Ancient Mesopotamia touches your life today.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-mesopotamia.htm

The life of a gladiator was much different than movies would portray. Discover what drove these men, and sometimes women, to fight to the death.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-roman-gladiators-faq.htm

Julius Caesar was many things to many people. He was a solder, political leader, emperor, and even a god.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/julius-caesar-history-faq.htm

Learn about this capitol city of the ancient Aztecs. What is it known for and what have we learned from excavations?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/tenochtitlan-faq.htm

Learn about this god who was the chief god of the ancient Aztecs. He was the god of war.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/huitzilopochtli-faq.htm

Learn about this god of rain, fertility, and lightening. How could the ancient Aztecs appease this god?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/tlaloc-faq.htm

This god was considered the god of magic and darkness. Consider his powers and appearance as believed by the ancient Aztecs.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/tezcatlipoca-faq.htm

All false religions began in Babylonia. Learn how these concepts may have affected what you believe today.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-babylon.htm

Recent conflicts are just the latest in the long history of the region. Discover how its past is influencing the future.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-babylon-faq.htm

Discover the event that buried this city in August 24, AD 79. What can we learn about this city from the remains?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-pompeii.htm

Learn the basic historical events of this people group, which have formed them into who they are today.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/native-american-history.htm

Learn the role of gods of this ancient culture. Study Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca and how they influenced society.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-gods.htm

Learn about the culture, religious rituals, economy, class structure, and importance of ceremonies in this ancient civilization.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-civilization.htm

Learn the basic facts of this civilization’s history. What are the main events that have shaped their history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-history-faq.htm

Learn how young boys learned to fight and become mighty warriors. Military service was highly revered in the culture.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-warrior-faq.htm

Learn about Tenochtitlan, the capitol of this empire. What’s the significance of this city? Learn the history of his civilization.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-empire-faq.htm

Learn important aspects of this culture and civilization. Discover facts about music, dances, art, and religion of the time.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/aztec-culture-faq.htm

Learn the major points in Israel’s ancient history. How did these events influence the country of today?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-ancient-israel.htm

Define this time in history and study the facts that gave it the name. Who coined the name of this time in history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/the-dark-ages.htm

What impact did this plague have on history? Why did it get this name? What were the symptoms and causes?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/history-of-black-death.htm

How does the popular depiction of this queen differ from historical fact? How did she impact history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/queen-cleopatra-of-egypt.htm

Learn first-hand accounts from veterans and homeland workers who experienced this important war in US history. What were their thoughts?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/world-war-2-facts.htm

What was it? What did it say? Who signed it? Why? Discover the facts on this important document.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mayflower-compact.htm

Read first-hand accounts and stories from people who experienced the hard times and crash of the Depression. Learn what life was like.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/life-during-the-great-depression.htm

Learn the hardships settlers faced as they learned to hunt for game and plant crops on this new soil.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/colonial-life-in-america.htm

Where did this common phrase originate and when did it become part of the currency system in the US?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/in-god-we-trust.htm

Discover why these brave people came to America and how they survived to give thanks. Why did they give thanks?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/pilgrims.htm

What does God have to do with Thanksgiving and government? Read the Thanksgiving proclamations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in 1789 and 1863.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/thanksgiving-history.htm

How does knowing the history behind a word or phrase help us develop our vocabulary? Discover the facts.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/origin-of-words-faq.htm

Discover the truth about this hotly contested word origin. Trace the word back through American and French history.">

http://www.allabouthistory.org/origin-of-the-word-picnic-faq.htm

How did this word become the name we often call our leader? Discover the origins of this word.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/origin-of-the-word-president-faq.htm

Discover the history of this word and holiday. Where does the word originate and how did it become a celebrated holiday?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/origin-of-the-word-easter-faq.htm

Study the basic arguments for removing prayer from public schools. Discover the facts behind the views and debate.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/arguments-against-school-prayer-faq.htm

Study the basic arguments for allowing prayer in public school. Understand the concepts which America was founded upon.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/arguments-for-prayer-in-school-faq.htm

Find helpful links to a wealth of information on the school prayer debate. Study the facts through informative links.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/information-on-prayer-in-school-faq.htm

Study the history behind the debate and also the prayer that started the controversy in Hyde Park, New York.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/public-school-prayer-faq.htm

Did they believe in an afterlife and if so, how did it affect their lives and belief of death?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-romans-faq.htm

Were they based on real people or were these gods mythical? Were they borrowed from the Greeks and renamed?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-roman-gods-and-goddesses-faq.htm

Learn about Ops, Janus, and Quirinus and how they influenced the culture. Understand how these gods were celebrated.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/roman-gods-and-goddesses-faq.htm

Learn of the importance of gods in the Roman culture. Discover some of the gods who played a major part.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/roman-pantheon-faq.htm

Study both sides of this heated debate and learn the history behind the controversy. Where did it originate?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/pros-and-cons-of-prayer-in-school-faq.htm

When did this controversy begin and what have been the major milestones? What is acceptable in schools today?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/prayer-in-school-debate-faq.htm

Read points of argument for keeping officially-sanctioned prayers out of the school system. Does it lead to intolerance?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/against-prayer-in-public-school-faq.htm

Read one opinion in this highly contested debate. Link to other sites about the prayer in school controversy.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/should-prayer-be-allowed-in-school-faq.htm

Study examples of polytheism in biblical days, such as Baal and Molech. What was the consequence of this worship?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/polytheism-in-the-bible-faq.htm

Discover the basis and foundation for this religious viewpoint. Discover how it compares with other views of God.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/pantheism-faq.htm

Discover when the worship of one God began and how He was distinguished from other gods. How did people react?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/when-did-monotheism-start-faq.htm

Discover the basis of this religious position as well as atheism, polytheism, and pantheism. How do we know the truth?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/monotheism-faq.htm

Can this Jewish historian's work be trusted? Can we claim it as dependable and a good source of history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/how-reliable-is-josephus-work-faq.htm

Did this Jewish historian write about Jesus and biblical events? Read excerpts of his writings regarding biblical topics.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/josephus-and-christ-faq.htm

Learn about the works of this great author: The Jewish War, The Jewish Antiquities, Life, and Against Apion.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/jewish-historian-josephus-faq.htm

Learn more about the life of this Jewish historian. What does his name mean? Who influenced his life?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/flavius-josephus-faq.htm

Did they believe in an afterlife? If so, how did this affect the way they lived their lives and buried their dead?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-greeks-faq.htm

Were these revered figures based on real people or were they merely an imagined existence? Study the facts and opinions.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-greek-gods-and-goddesses-faq.htm

Learn more about Zeus, Aphrodite, Eros, Dionysos, Artemis, Hephaistos, Hera, Persephone, Demeter, Hermes, Poseidon, Ares, Athena, Hestia, and more.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/greek-god-and-goddesses-faq.htm

How does it affect religious liberty? What has history shown? How does the removal of public expressions of faith affect our world?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/church-and-state-faq.htm

Who was included? Learn more about Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Eros, Hermes, and more. What did they rule and how were they presented?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/greek-pantheon-faq.htm

Learn about the sanitization of the celebration surrounding Christmas. How does it relate with separation of church and state?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/where-is-christ-in-christmas-faq.htm

How important was religion in the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians? Learn how priests entered the temple and why.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/everyday-life-in-ancient-egypt-faq.htm

Learn about the religious belief of polytheism, as well as what we have learned about religion from the pyramids.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/people-of-ancient-egypt-faq.htm

Learn about Re, Osiris, Ptah, Geb, and many more gods. How were these gods involved in the everyday life of the Egyptians?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-egyptian-religion-faq.htm

Discover how the different views of relative or absolute truth play into this important debate of God and government.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/mixing-church-and-state-faq.htm

Is this concept of separating God from religion a biblical concept? What did Jesus say while on Earth?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-between-church-and-state-faq.htm

Were they worshipped as gods? How did the people relate to these leaders? How did they influence the culture?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-egyptian-pharaohs-faq.htm

Discover how the different views of relative or absolute truth play into this important debate of God and government.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-of-church-and-state-in-the-constitution-faq.htm

Learn about the beliefs of afterlife, including burial, tombs, and activities of the deceased. Discover the belief system of two souls.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/ancient-egyptians-faq.htm

What are the mythological roots of ancient Greece? How do these beliefs influence life today?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/greek-gods.htm

The history of pantheism in Rome. The influence of Etruscan and Greek cultures. The Roman Empire and its divine emperors.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/roman-gods.htm

Origins of words and phrases. A view of world history, cultural diversity and the current times. Phrases from the Bible.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/word-origin.htm

We provide accurate and historical information regarding the national tragedy of the elimination of prayer in our public school systems.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/prayer-in-public-school.htm

What is the history of various polytheistic religions? Do these beliefs play out today?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/polytheism.htm

Are these histories of this Jewish Roman historian valuable to us today? Why are they important to biblical history?

http://www.allabouthistory.org/josephus.htm

Ancient Egyptian religious tradition. Pre-dynastic history. The creation myths. Life after death. Common themes with other religions. Universal truth.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/egyptian-gods.htm

Understand the concept of the Establishment Clause in the context of the time and the framers of the constitution.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-of-church-and-state.htm

Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School Shootings, testifies for prayer in our schools.

http://www.allabouthistory.org/school-prayer.htm