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• Philly guides sue over history tests, licensing
PHILADELPHIA - Citing their rights to free speech, three tour guides sued the city of Philadelphia on Wednesday challenging an ordinance that will require them to pass a history test and get a license before speaking about the history of the Liberty ...
• American Story: Remembering those who lost the war
Is all the same history.” Fifty-three American regiments fought alongside the British during the American Revolution. At war's end, about 100,000 of those Loyalists left the country, with nearly half fleeing north, by boat, to Canada.
• Besty Ross, Ben Franklin Tie Knot At Independence Mall
So, they picked the Super Patriots on Independence Mall, a crowd steeped in history, to witness the joining of Archbold and Wilde. "We're equal individuals and have a say in what happens," said Maura Thompson, who was in the crowd.
• Swords, bombs seized inside Afghan prison
The search was launched after Taliban insurgents carried off one of the biggest jail-breaks in history last month, smashing a suicide truck bomb into the gate of Kandahar prison and freeing 400 of their fighters and 700 other criminals.
• Bush heckled at July 4 ceremony
When you raise your hands and take your oath, you will complete an incredible journey. ... From this day forward, the history of the United States will be part of your heritage.

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• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Northern Ireland: Society and Culture: History  (19)

» Camloch 1981 Committee - Information on the committee, organising a series of events commemorating the 1981 Hunger Strikes.
» Catholic Church Local History and Genealogy - Directory and guide for genealogical and historical research. Lots of good links.
» 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia: Ireland - Article about the geography, history, early Christian period, society and religion.
» Chronological list of dates of Irish History - Useful resource for quick and easy reference.
» Coastguards of Yesteryear - Information on people who worked as coastguards in Ireland.
» Collins, Michael - A biography of the Irish revolutionary, killed in 1922 by republican dissidents, together with a list of books and films, and speculation about the probable assassin.
» Corpus of Electronic Texts - History and information about project. Searchable database. Includes chronologies and bibliographies on Celtic scholars.
» Desmond's Concise History of Ireland - A brief history of Ireland, from 6000 B.C. to the present day.
» Early-Medieval Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the history and archaeology of Early Medieval Ireland, c.400-1200AD.
» English Perceptions of the Irish - Published by the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia.
» The Flight of the Earls - By Dr John McCavitt, includes an overview, maps and information on historical documents.
» Gareth Jones Irish Articles - Articles about Ireland during the period 1933-1934.
» Heritage Council - News, a bulletin board, information on publications and events plus contact information.
» Heritage of Ireland - Interactive maps and information on parks, monuments, gardens, inland waterways, and national cultural institutions. Take a virtual tour. Send a postcard.
» Heritage Towns - Information on the many heritage towns, includes a section on Celtic spirituality.
» History Ireland - Illustrated Irish history magazine suitable for the scholar and the general reader. Feature articles from all periods of history, books reviews, news, events. Secure online ordering of subscriptions.
» A History of Ireland in Song - A history of Ireland as seen through the songs of the people.
» Ireland History in Maps - A large collection of maps and detailed information.
» Ireland in pictures - An etext of an 1898 book containing 400 landscape pictures and commentary.
» Ireland in pictures - An etext of an 1898 book containing 400 landscape pictures.
» Ireland in the New Century - A text from UCC's CELT project: Sir Horace Plunkett's Ireland in the New Century (1904).
» Ireland Old News - A collection of social, political, maritime, and criminal news stories transcribed from Irish newspapers of the 18th to early 20th century.
» The Ireland Story - From prehistoric times to the present day. Supported with lots of maps and special detailed sections on the Famine, Omagh bomb, The Troubles and others.
» Ireland's Royal History - A brief history of royalty in Ireland plus some good links.
» The Irish Brigade Association - Information and history including details on how to become a member.
» Irish Coins - Information about Irish coins (and banknotes) for numismatists, collectors, archaeologists and others who have an interest in the currency in use in Ireland from earliest times to the present day.
» Irish Committee of Historical Sciences - Site for the national committee of academic historians in Ireland.
» Irish FAQ: History - A FAQ maintained by volunteers, answering a few basic questions.
» Irish Historical and Religious Statistics - Includes statistics on violence, economics, and demographics.
» Irish Hunger Martyrs - Examines claims that during the famine of 1845-1852 Irish Catholics were forced to choose between conversion to the Protestant faith or starvation. Also follows efforts to have the Vatican beatify those who died. Contains supporting documentation, commentary and petition.
» Irish Manuscripts Commission - Publisher of sources for Irish history.
» Irish Medals - Reference site detailing medal from 1916 Easter Rising, 1917-1921, Irish War of Independence and Emergency Period 1939-1946.
» Irish Tourist Board Magazine - A bi-monthly publication portraying Ireland's history,culture and lifestyle.
» John Keegan Casey - Information on John Keegan Casey poet and songwriter. Author of The Rising of the Moon.
» Knocklong-Rescue - Information about the 1920 rescue an I.R.A. prisoner, Sean Hogan.
» Late Gaelic Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the history and archaeology of Late Medieval to Earlier Modern Ireland, c.1000-1700AD and related topics.
» Library Ireland - Online access to out-of-print books on Ireland and other Irish material.
» The National Archives of Ireland - Information including research and genealogical material. Online databases, including convict transportation records.
» National Graves Association - Information on association formed to restore, where necessary, and maintain fittingly the graves and memorials.
» Pictorial History - A short slideshow of some images from Irish history.
» PoliceHistory.com - A detailed history of the Irish police from the Garda Síochána Historical Society.
» Postcards - Circa AD 1910. includes text and graphical index.
» Skerries Historical Society - Details of events and publications, photographs, a list of papers in the archive and summaries.
» Step Back in Time in Donegal - Read about a year-long project to farm the land using only old-time farming methods.
» Suite101.com - Essays on various historical and cultural topics.
» The Wild Geese Today - Information on the formation and history of the Wild Geese. Features articles, including one on the Irish Brigade; and a weekly look at history.
» World War I - Ireland and World War I.