History

The history of our lands is one of great interest to the history buff and historians alike. With so many interesting events and issues in our history, one can find trends that give insight into the future. Learn more about historical events, speeches, wars, historians and much more. Read thought-provoking articles about moments in history that have molded the way we live our lives today. Use the resources below to go back in time and explore the history of our world.


Famous People from Italy The ever-romantic land of Italy is one such place that is also the home to many talented people who are known across the...	The Barmanou Learn some facts behind the Barmanou, that show this creature of cryptozoology may be a being from the spiritual realm
History of Kabbalah: ARI - the Foundation of Modern Kabbalah The Ari, a 16th century Kabbalist, completely reshaped the method of Kabbalah study. He opened up the Kabbalistic wisdom to...	An Interesting Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Handsome Lake The 1800's was a volatile time between "white-peoples" and the "red-peoples" so what was it that so...
Alcoholism - An Unfortunate Consequence for Native Americans Almost everyone is aware of the effects of "fire-water" on the Native Americans but now take a look at some of...	Alexander the Great Timeline Alexander the Great was one of the most successful rulers in Greek history. Read on to find out more...
The Controversial History of the Graduate Income Tax Taxes seem ubiquitous. Yet some in the United States may be surprised to learn that that the income tax has not always been...	Vikings: From Ram-raiders to Fishmongers Archaeologists and scientists have revealed that 1,000 years ago cod was traded extraordinary distances across Europe
Evita Peron Evita had a brief and fugacious life. She suffered a dreadful cancer, and passed away on July 26th 1952 at a very young...	Ancient Greek Architecture Here are some interesting facts about the ancient Greek architecture...
The Unique Connection between AA and Handsome Lake The Code of Handsome Lake relates the story of how Handsome Lake, a religious leader and prophet, found himself near death...	19th Century Abortions Abortion, although renown for its controversy throughout history, was not actually considered a criminal act until the...
Digitalizing Darwin's Letters Charles Darwin is one of the greatest minds of the past two centuries; now you can have an insight into his life through an...	Albert Einstein Quotes Here are some Albert Einstein quotes that elucidate the genius that he was.
Who Murdered William Lyman? In the fall of 1837, the city of Rochester experienced its first murder. Highly publicized, the courthouse was packed with...	American Justice in the 1800s The justice system of the 1800s had some significant differences than the one of today, both formally and informally. Here...
Holocaust Quotes Here are some Holocaust quotes that bring to mind that dark period in the history of the world.	Famous Astronomers Here are some of the famous astronomers who have greatly contributed to the field of astronomy...
Famous People of the 1980's The 1980s was an interesting period that saw the emergence of many famous personalities who are popular till date. Here are...	A Book that Someone Wanted No One to Read Captain William Morgan's decision to publish his book,"Illustrations of Masonry by One of the Fraternity" - a...
Scottish Castles The landscapes of Scotland are dotted with beautiful castles. Here’s a look at some significant Scottish castles.	Mayan Pyramids The ancient Mayan Pyramids are a source of great wonder and mystery. Find out more about them here.
The Culture of South Austin This article describe the south Austin area. It also describes the popular SoCo and SoLa strips of small independent retail...	Ancient Mayan Culture The Maya civilization is considered as the grandest in the history of the world. Its collapse though is still shrouded in...
Facts About Mount Vesuvius The eruptions of Mount Vesuvius make interesting reading because Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano. Located in Italy, it is...	Facts about the White House The White House is recognized the world over as the official home and workplace of the President of the United States of...
Examples of Talking Dirty - How Not To Dry Up At The Wrong Moment Every once in a while, someone, a lover no doubt, will hit you with something new. Like that time they asked you to...	Prominent Murder Trials in the Early 1800s Reverend Avery and Octavius Barron - two high-profile murder cases in the early 1800's. Take a look into the 19th century...
Mayan Spiritual Elders Reveal The Real Prophesy - Is This End? Mayan Elders meet with indigenous leaders from around the globe to interpret the Mayan glyphs about the end of time...	The Truth About The History Of Fire Throughout the ages, civilizations and empires have been built and brought down because of the natural phenomenon and force...
The Fascinating History of Jewelry Jewelry has fascinated man from time immemorial as a token of love, status symbol or amulet worn against the evil eye....	Jewish Holocaust Facts The Holocaust stands out for its frightening rationality and efficiency in systematically killing the Jewish people and...
The Psychology of Belief On the three different types of beliefs and the underlying factors that develop belief systems	Why did the Holocaust Happen? Much is talked, written and read about the Holocaust. The Holocaust may be one of the most discussed aspects of the World...
Famous African American Women Here is an article that will provide information about some famous African American women. Read on...	All About Jeans A historical tale of how jeans was invented.
Fight Poverty and Feed the Children The severe poverty problem in the Dominican Republic is becoming more critical with rising costs and lost opportunities. ...	Bad Men You Should Avoid What characteristics should one look out for when comparing a good man to a bad one? Article provides insight on bad men. ...
Doing The Right Things Too often we go through life doing things right when we are supposed to do the right things...	Baroque Architecture If you are one of those people who is fascinated with Baroque architecture, this article is just for you.
Japanese Traditional Clothing The Japanese traditional clothing can be seen in many forms and interesting patterns which have evolved over the years....	Martin Luther King Speech One of the most famous speeches made by Martin Luther King, Jr., was the one popularly known as the ‘I Have a Dream’...
Traditional German Clothing Traditional German clothing is characterized by certain styles of garments. Here are a few styles and designs discussed...	Politics: Pope Benedict XVI On April 19, 2005 Joseph Alois Ratzinger was elected to become 265th and reigning Pope, Pope Benedict XVI. On May 7, 2005,...
Irish Dance History Graceful and full of vibrant energy, Irish dance has always been enthralling for years. Here’s a look at the history of...	The Life and Times of Flavius Josephus He was a diplomat, general, and self-proclaimed prophet. Some would say that he was also a traitor. He is most famous as a...
Fun Presidential Facts With the preliminaries of the presidential elections of the United States well underway, here are some real fun...	Ancient Roman Clothing During the ancient days of Rome, one could see that the clothing was basically long and flowing and often very simple in...
What is an Out Of Body Experience? Do you want to know what is an out of body experience? Go through this article.	Flag of Argentina Read on to know more about the flag of Argentina along with its history and official description…
The Psychology of Behavior On why it is essential to differentiate subjective and objective behavior to study all aspects of human expression and...	Cultural Relativism It is very important, especially in the volatile circumstances today, to understand the concept of cultural relativism in...
Ancient Egyptian Myths Know some of the famous and interesting ancient Egyptian myths here.	Mngwa - One of the most feared creatures of Cryptozoology Learn some facts behind the Mngwa, that show this creature of Cryptozoology may be a being from the spiritual realm
History of Alcohol Here is an interesting article that will trace the roots of alcohol from the ancient times.	A History of Some of Austin's Oldest Hotels This article discusses the storied history of some of the old hotels in Austin, Texas like the Driskill and the Stephen F....
Ghost Towns In The East Ghost towns in the east do exist. However, to search for them you need the knowledge of knowing where to begin. This...	Memoirs of a Professional Falconer John Dickson has been a falconer for many years and now owns his own Business following his dreams and sharing his...
How to Deal With Difficult People There can be nothing more frustrating than dealing with difficult people. Read on for a few tips that can help make the...	Christian Persecution Till date there has been no religion free from persecution. Read on to know more about its implication in Christianity…