History - April 2007

I am in need of information about a sword that my grandfather found in an attic in the 20's. It is about 3 feet long with strange writing on the blade. I have sent pictures to the smithsonian, and also to a place in Russia to see if they could determine the origin of this sword, and possibly identify the language.

Smithsonian felt it was very close to a Kossack sword, stated the handle was made of bone and agreed that there is indeed writing on the blade but had no idea of the origin of the language.

When I received the information back from Russia they said it looked like a Kossack sword but was probably a bit older, they also had no idea what language is inscribed on the blade but agree that it is writing.

Does anyone know of other places I might be able to find this information? The sword was used in battle that is for certain, its very well balanced in the hand and the smithsonian said it appeared to still have bloodlike stains on the steel.

Thanks for reading.

2007-04-10 23:11:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-10 22:59:47 · 7 answers · asked by Moin.N 1

Also, who imposed this Treaty? These are the only questions I can't get! Thankyou to anyone who answers this very soon because it is kinda urgent! thanks!

2007-04-10 22:21:33 · 7 answers · asked by rainbow fun 2

2007-04-10 21:48:58 · 11 answers · asked by starlight 1

The French aid supplied to the American rebels in the revolution must have strained their resources. And I can't imagine how the just created USA would be able to repay France for their aid. Did the cost of foreign involvement make France go bankrupt? Their revolution was only a few years later. Must have been some connection to it.

2007-04-10 20:45:01 · 9 answers · asked by Mike 4

I have been trying to find information on the Spanish settlements in the southwest in the new world during the 17th century and I haven't had much luck. I was wondering if anyone could help me out in finding some sites dealing with its settlements, its politics, religion, and economic development there at that time. I appreciate everyone's help!

2007-04-10 20:40:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they called: Fleurmontains? Montfleuristes? or Fleurmontois?

2007-04-10 20:24:31 · 2 answers · asked by MC 1

The year

2007-04-10 20:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

just tell me what do you think about Iran & Iranians

2007-04-10 20:05:25 · 14 answers · asked by jjteyeb 1

to be politically correct we must refer to the years 2000 and on to be the 21rst century. i dont understand how that could be. wouldnt we be considered to be in the 21rst century when we hit 2100? please explain this to me. i believe we are still in the 20th century.........do you agree or disagree?

2007-04-10 19:48:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-10 19:22:57 · 1 answers · asked by bubbacornflakes 5

i'v looked a few times but havnt been able to find anything i would really appreciate the help, the planes name was "to whom it may concern"

2007-04-10 18:55:12 · 3 answers · asked by jnburcham 2

In the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to fight together and rule Europe.
True
False

What nation surrendered to Germany in June of 1940?
the Soviet Union
Great Britain
Poland

2007-04-10 18:39:53 · 11 answers · asked by aestheticxxlove 1

Robert E. Lee (the general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War) said this: "I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself." Why did he say that? Perhaps it was something in his experience as a general? or was it something else?

2007-04-10 18:35:11 · 3 answers · asked by bllindgrls 2

What event first allied the dictators of Europe?
the Spanish Civil War
World War I
World War II
the Depression

The Neutrality Act of 1935 barred the sale of any weapon to
any country.
a Communist country.
a country at war.
an enemy of the United States.

Britain and France declared war on Germany after it invaded what nation?
Austria
Poland
the Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia

2007-04-10 18:33:31 · 5 answers · asked by aestheticxxlove 1

Please include some detail about why you think it's the most significant/important event of the 20th century so I can understand your reasoning.

Thank you.

2007-04-10 17:36:27 · 18 answers · asked by Bronwen 7

Between 1914 and the spring of 1917, the European nations engaged in a conflict that became known as World War I. While armies battled in Europe, the United States remained neutral. In 1916 Woodrow Wilson was elected President for a second term, largely because of the slogan "He kept us out of war." Events in early 1917 would change that hope.

In January of 1917, British cryptographers deciphered a telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German Minister to Mexico, von Eckhardt, offering United States territory to Mexico in return for joining the German cause. To protect their intelligence from detection and to capitalize on growing anti-German sentiment in the United States, the British waited to present the telegram to President Wilson. Meanwhile, frustration over the effective British naval blockade caused Germany to break its pledge to limit submarine warfare. In response, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany.

2007-04-10 17:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by Aztlantevich 2

The clock that says the time out loud.

2007-04-10 17:10:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-10 16:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by teragothflame 1

what are your opinions on hitler?

2007-04-10 16:53:59 · 12 answers · asked by coprastasophobia1 1

2007-04-10 16:44:40 · 6 answers · asked by teragothflame 1

is it colonists or british??
please tell me the right answer!!!
thank u

2007-04-10 16:41:18 · 4 answers · asked by Samantha R 1

this doesnt matter if they were good or bad but like who had the most sucess and was to have world domination

2007-04-10 16:12:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

They made magnificent out of this world type archictecture but stopped doing it why? because it cost too much? They lost too many slaves? The stress of wars caused the building to cease?

2007-04-10 16:01:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please settle a bet. I say that horses are not native to North America, and that European explorers first brought horses to America. Or maybe they came up from South America?

Anyway, my friend says that horses have always been on North America, long before explorers or the first European settlors first arrived.

Who's right? Sources are appreciated. Thanks!

2007-04-10 15:55:19 · 9 answers · asked by Patrick (Midwest) 2

2007-04-10 15:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by im JUz Mee 1

On Mussolini's point of view, should United States have enetered or not the war?

2007-04-10 15:02:04 · 11 answers · asked by gek_meisje05 2

To what extent and in what ways did the experience and results of WWII contribute to the establishment of a more lasting peace than after WWI?

2007-04-10 14:58:45 · 10 answers · asked by Moohlah. 2

1) Japan emerged as a major world power
2) Korea gained its independence
3) Czar Nicholas II gained power in Russia
4) Russia formed a military alliance with Japan

Help please. Thanks.

2007-04-10 14:50:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to find primary sources (political cartoons, articles, or personal statements) from the time of the Cold War from both sides. Finding US ones is easy, but does anyone have any idea where I could find USSR ones? The difficulty is largely in needing translated ones, as only English is going to help me.

2007-04-10 14:46:34 · 3 answers · asked by Andre@ L 2