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Gruesome Crimes In History That Make You Squirm

Crime...Criminals...Criminal lawyers...are not new concepts. There happened brutal and gruesome crimes throughout the history of mankind. No matter how many laws were enforced, how strict punishments were assigned, and how diligent police officers existed, crime remained an uncontrollable part 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 ... Read More

Exploring Food Allergies

Common Food Allergies Food allergies have been around since antiquity. Lucretius, the Roman philosopher, in 50 B.C. had observed, 'What is food to one person, may be bitter poison to others'. The first recorded food allergic reaction was somewhere around ... 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

The divine history of Weddings

The tradition of hosting wedding party is not at all new. Each and every ceremony of a wedding, right from the engagement to the honeymoon, has divine historical evidences. This is the reason why people do not hesitate in spending on ... 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…

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
bartering history

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

Gifts unwrapped: The history of gift-giving at Christmas

It’s another cycle of manic buying as everyone tries to get the last-minute gifts for friends and family. All over the world, giving presents is a critical part of Christmas and families dedicate a lot of time and money to the custom. The highlight of the day is opening gifts as children and adults yearn to find something they have wished for the entire year. While you are overwhelmed with ... Read More