 |
|
| ||||||||||||
![The first successful machine gun was invented by Richard J. Gatling in 1862. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/350x200/2638_who_invented_the_machine_gun.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests
Who invented the machine gun?Read about the man who invented machine guns -- and changed history.
The man who invented the machine gun was quickly copied. Learn more about innovators who invented machine guns.
![The development of radios like this depended on several individuals. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/4954_who_invented_the_radio.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Who invented the radio?Read about the scientists/inventors have claimed the radio as their invention. |
![Because he supplied large weapons to many countries, Alfred Krupp became known as the Cannon King. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2634_who_was_known_as_the_cannon_king.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Who was known as the Cannon King?The man who was known as the Cannon King started out in steel. |
![The namesake for the Bowie knife was Jim Bowie who fought at the Alamo. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2632_who_invented_the_bowie_knife.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Who invented the Bowie knife?The man who invented the Bowie knife lived an interesting life. |
![Beads and coins are thrown from elaborate parade floats during Mardi Gras. [©Jupiter Images, 2010]](/image/125x125/4011_What_Is_Mardi_Gras.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests What is Mardi Gras?Read about Mardi Gras and learn about its rich history. |
![Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the more prominent figures in African American history. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/4434_african_american_history.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests African American HistoryAfrican American history comprises many of the seminal events in U.S. history. |
![Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president four times. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/4578_franklin_d_roosevelt.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt became president during the Great Depression. |
![Lincoln has been memorialized numerous times in sculpture. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/4428_abe_lincoln.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Abe LincolnThe assassination of Abraham Lincoln is one of the seminal events in United States history. |
![Gunpowder has a long history. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2773_When_and_where_was_gunpowder_probably_invented.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests When and where was gunpowder probably invented?Read about when and where gunpowder was probably invented. |
![Bifocal lenses allow people to correct their vision in two different ways with one set of glasses.[©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2712_who_invented_bifocal_lenses.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests Who invented bifocal lenses?Read about the man who invented bifocal lenses and the craftsman who welded the lenses. |
![The first World's Fair was held in 1851. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2567_when_was_the_first_world_s_fair.jpg)
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests When was the first World's Fair?Read about the dates of the first World's Fair, also known as the Great Exhibition. |
