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The History of Essential Oils

Essential or aromatic oils have been used by many cultures around the world for thousands of years. One of the most unique aspects about the history of essential oils is that they seemed to have been developed independently by different ... Read More
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History of The Crane: From Inventions to Improvements

A crane lifting device that has a winder, wire ropes and sheaves that are used for lighting, lowering and moving heavy materials horizontally. The mechanical lifting devices use simple machines to move huge loads that human being can't move. Cranes ... Read More

The Long and Sad History of Obesity

Obesity is a worldwide health problem, and since 1980 its prevalence has doubled across the globe. Many weight loss doctors and scientists are working hard to treat and prevent obesity. While researchers do not have all the answers about the ... Read More

Controversial connection between nightmare and previous life

Do bad dreams afraid your child? Do you ever have bad dreams about strange places? Or are you confused about nightmares? Well, if yes then please do not associate bad dreams or nightmares with previous life because scientifically there is NO previous life. ... Read More

History of Criminal Defense Law and Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys In order to convict a criminal defendant, the prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty. During this process, the defendant is provided with an opportunity to present a defense. There are many types of defenses - Insanity, Automatism, ... Read More
History of the Magic

History of the Magic

Throughout history, different cultures have had their unique forms of magic, such as hoodoo, shamanism, and voodoo. Magic can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was closely tied to religion and spirituality. Then it was used for various purposes, such as divination, healing, and influencing the natural world.…

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The History of Nursing

Nowadays, nursing is growing in popularity as a career because it has been voted as…

The History of Embroidery

Embroidery is the decoration of fabric or other materials using a needle, thread or yarn.…

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U.S. Presidential history

Departing the traditional monarchical system of Britain, the founding fathers of U.S. constitution drafted a system where the American citizen had the responsibility and power…

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A Brief History Of Katana The Samurai Swords

The sword ruled the battlefield before firearms took over. And, of all the shining blades in history, from the saber to the broadsword, feudal Japan’s katana is by far the most iconic. The term katana was initially used to designate a sword during the Kamakura era (1185-1333), although swords have been made in Japan for over two centuries. Japanese swords were initially simple variants of Chinese swords with straight, double-edged ... Read More

History of Japanese Traditional Beauty Secret

Interestingly, while beauty standards tend to fluctuate with time, beauty standards in Japan have almost remained the same—Japanese beauty focuses on creating a flawless appearance with an emphasis on lighter, brighter skin. “A fair complexion hides seven flaws” is an old Japanese saying that shows how much the Japanese value light skin. Even now, when beauty trends come and go, women in Japan still strive for a pale idea of ... Read More
History of the Magic

History of the Magic

Throughout history, different cultures have had their unique forms of magic, such as hoodoo, shamanism, and voodoo. Magic can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was closely tied to religion and spirituality. Then it was used for various purposes, such as divination, healing, and influencing the natural world. How far back can we go? The history of magic can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the ... Read More
Newcastle upon Tyne

A Short History Of Newcastle upon Tyne

Located on the banks of the River Tyne in northeast England, this city has seen many changes over the years since its origination as a Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall in 122AD. Newcastle is famous for its industrial heritage, brown ale, very popular nightlife, and distinctive regional Geordie dialect. The city was originally called Pons Aelius or Aelian Bridge, named after Emperor Hadrian's family name. Upon their departure from Britain, ... Read More

Luxury: How It Began and Where It’s Headed

Mediums such as Instagram give a glimpse of other people's lives and you can't fail to admire the trappings of other people's lives, from photos of exotic vacations to doe-eyed dogs, curled up on plush duvets and artfully arrayed homegrown tomatoes. Unfortunately, in most cases, you feel lacking in comparison. What about luxury makes us crave it, and how did we get here? While luxury goods have been around for ... Read More
Automotive History of Michigan

The Automotive History of Michigan

When they think about auto manufacturing, most everyone thinks of Detroit, Michigan — after all, it is known as the “Motor City.” The Big Three automakers (Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler) got their start in Michigan, and famous automobile revolutionary Henry Ford was born in Springwells Township, MI. But there are some intriguing aspects to the history of the automobile in Michigan you might not know about, especially when ... Read More
Comic Book History

1940s Comic Books and How They Relate To World War II and Propaganda

Throughout the Second World War, comic books were heavily used as propaganda to influence children, inspire citizens, and inform soldiers. Unlike today, where the comic book superheroes represent safe, family entertainment, comic books from the 1930s and 1940s were viewed as crude lowbrow entertainment for children and unsophisticated adults. Because of this, the books were uncensored, and you could print and sell comics anywhere—in the grocery stores, drugstores, newsstands, bus ... Read More
History of Nursing

The History of Nursing

Nowadays, nursing is growing in popularity as a career because it has been voted as the most respected profession for 19 years in a row. There are Universities such as Maryville that are offering online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs to prepare experienced nurses to advance their career in nursing. However, nursing was not an established profession in the early days. Nursing has been around for thousands of years, ... Read More

Vaporizer History - What Is A Dry Herb Vape Pen?

The thought that this century is responsible for the creation of a vaporizer is absolutely absurd. Vaporizers go back many centuries and are used by many civilizations and cultures. In ancient times, people would gather and heat stones then place herbs and seeds on the hot rocks. In turn the air would fill with great aromatic sense.   Through all these centuries, vaporizing has proven to be a positive and ... Read More
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Moneyless Economy: The History Of Barter System And Reputation Of The Business Involved

Have you ever swapped an ill-fitting t-shirt with a friend in return for their better-fitting t-shirt? You have bartered. Bartering is exchanging goods or services with another person without involving money.  Introduced in Mesopotamia, the barter system made it possible for people to trade before the advent of money. Would you like to know about this old age trading system? Let take a closer look at its history: History of ... Read More