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Mammoth to Man-Made Tents

The Evolution of Party Tents From prehistoric days to modern-day camping events tents have been a part of human life. The earliest tent ruins have been found in France dating back between 500,000 and 400,000 B.C. The tent made of ... Read More

Scary Stories of Haunted Swimming Pools!!

It is not unusual for swimming pools to maintain their usefulness. Sometimes swimming pools become too expensive to maintain and they get demolished. While other times they get abandoned because of haunted stories. Well, some stories sound real and some ... Read More

You won't believe these hairstyles were popular in 1920

1920’s hairstyles Hairstyles of the 1920s created more controversy in the  hair styling  cosmos of the world as compared to any other era of American culture. The hairstyle called as the bob, was the center of this debate. This hairstyle bought a ... Read More
Old Crane

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

NCAA Tournament History: The 2010 Cinderella Teams Made The Middle Rounds Less Interesting

The 2010 March Madness, who didn’t love it? The best teams in the country played head-to-head and gave it all each and every game. Every year this is a common theme in the tournament, big upsets and that was especially ... 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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  • January 19, 2022
The History of Nursing

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

  • January 11, 2019
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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Medieval Weapons That Shaped the Face of War and History

The medieval period lasted from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries, and it was one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in human history, defined by conflict, chivalry, and significant scientific advances. When it came to conflict, both the East and West had almost similar experiences. In the West, Germanic tribes clashed with Roman Empire soldiers, resulting in the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Crusades fought to ... Read More

The Origins of Masonry

Stone and Brick Masonry Whether it is the pyramids in Egypt, the Great Wall of China or the Colosseum in Rome - these architectural structures are the iconic examples of masonry. The birth of hardscaping and masonry can be dated back to the first agricultural age with the expansion of the Fertile Crescent between 9,000 to 7,000 BC. At this time, fire was used to craft mortar. Mortars made of ... Read More
Grandee

Francisco de Borja Queipo and House of Queipo

Francisco de Borja Queipo and family, House of Queipo, Grandee of Spain, is a Spanish noble house with royal ancestry (Borgia); including politicians, diplomats, religious figures and military leaders. Among the aristocratic titles are: viceroys, dukes, marquesses, counts, viscounts, knights, lords, ladies, among others. As well as Prime Minister of Spain, Mayor of Madrid, President of the Parliament and the Council of Ministers, ministers, governors, regents, senators, congressmen, ambassador, counselors, ... Read More
Katana

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