The Mayflower Reaches America: Mayflower Moors in Provincetown Harbor
On November 9, 1620, the hardy souls aboard the Mayflower had their first site of America. On Saturday, November 21, the ship moored in what would come to be called…
On November 9, 1620, the hardy souls aboard the Mayflower had their first site of America. On Saturday, November 21, the ship moored in what would come to be called…
History is an extensive and intriguing topic which encompasses numerous significant events that have shaped our world. Although some historic events are well-known and extensively researched, there are also numerous…
Past is a treasure trove of intriguing stories which have shaped the earth we are now living in these days. From early civilizations to contemporary revolutions, unraveling the mysteries…
Money, banking, and commerce thrived in ancient Mesopotamia, in which some of the earliest known codified systems of financial laws arose. Mesopotamians used monetary denominations of talents, minas, and…
Set in the green and gently rolling countryside of Southeast England just inside the border of the county of East Sussex sits the ancient village of Bodiam. This small…
Hollywood often creates cultures from the movies it produces. The singing cowboy was one such creation. As far back as the 1920’s, the first singing cowboy appeared on…
Even before the blockbuster movie came along, the history of the Titanic was fascinating to many people. The sinking of the unsinkable ship on its maiden voyage after hitting an…
History Of The UkuleleThe ukulele, otherwise known as the 'uke', is a stringed instrument of Hawaiian origins, and it has become popularized throughout North America over the last hundred years.…
Lilium species throughout the agesLilies are the oldest of all cultivated flowers and have a history spanning thousands of years. Their beautiful form has been recorded in almost every realm…
The art of origami is often thought to have originated in Japan during the 17th century AD. It's difficult to specify exactly where and when origami originated because paper decomposes…
To understand art during the Renaissance, you need to know about Patrons. Patronage of the arts began in the mid 1300's. This is a time when art is created to…
The History of coffee goes back at least a thousand years. From an early monopoly that would only trade in sterile seeds, to daring night raids, to seedlings protected by…