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  • The World of British Cuisine  By : James M Murray
    Bad press has always followed British cuisine for some reason, and yet their food is hearty and delicious . The simple homespun are and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine
  • Historical Cannabis Facts  By : Robert Kane
    A lot is written and said about the evils of cannabis, but a lot of its history indicates otherwise, as this list of 5 historical cannabis facts demonstrates…
  • The History of Pizza and Focaccia  By : James M Murray
    The word Focaccia is derived from the Latin word "focus", or hearth, and is the precursor of Pizza as known today. Pizza is a derivation from flat bread that has been prepared since antiquity in different forms and garnished with various herbs, olives, raisins and more ingredients. The word pizza in Italian identifies any type of flat bread or pie—fried or baked.
  • Artes Culinarias escuelas ofrecen un final realmente aburrido puestos de trabajo y carreras  By : James M Murray
    Día a día slaving en un puesto de trabajo o trabajan en una carrera de una persona realmente no le gusta, puede ser muy agotador. Una gran cantidad de personas que trabajan en puestos de trabajo aburrido Crees que no tienen mucho de una elección, pero nada podría estar más lejos de la realidad.
  • The Aztecs and their empire  By : Roberto Bell
    The Aztecs have always been a shining example of human progress. Their achievements and events have rivaled most of the empires of Europe. Read on to know their bloody and turbulent history.
  • The Greatness of Museum Replicas and The Profit They Can Give You  By : Dana D Williams
    Museums have enjoyed considerable expansion coupled with growing interest from the general public. The museum boom has caught on during the favorable years of economic growth. These establishments have to both inform and entertain.
  • The Size of Museum Replicas and The Improvement They Can Give Your Friends  By : Dana D Williams
    Museums have existed in China for one hundred years. The first to be established was the Nantong Museum in 1905. Museums have grown out of exhibitions, and museum creators have developed their museum display techniques from exhibition design.
  • A brief history of the automobile  By : Roberto Bell
    Driving a car back and fro from work has exposed us our dependence on it. Read on to find the humble beginnings of this everyday item and its turbulent history.
  • Fish oil: Why you should eat it?  By : Roberto Bell
    You might have taken it daily when you were a kid. In fact, you might still be taking cod liver oil. Read on to know where it originated from and its interesting history.
  • And you think times are tough...  By : Wayne Mansfield
    There are some "woo be me" stories doing the rounds since the great "Global Economic Meltdown" started gaining prominence on every news cast but I wonder how bad it really is. I was thinking about my situation when I came across this outline of times in England around about 1500 AD.

    So, the next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be back in the 1500's
  • Disability through Histroy  By : Pamela360
    Throughout history, disability has always been something that people look down on and don’t understand. From the early years of the Geek and Roman times, there have been reports of various inhumane actions towards people with a disability.
  • Was George Washington A Christian, Or Not? Conclusive Evidence!  By : Oliver Woods
    The mythological portrait of the Christianity of George Washington painted by many of his biographers does not square with volumes of official and private papers in the Washington archives. Better to look at the Constitution he gave us, than what he said or was said about him.
  • New York Events And Attractions  By : Gnubas
    This article about New York events will take a beginner's view at this interesting subject. It will give you the information that you need to know most when it comes to parties and events.
  • The Captivating Legend of Wine Production - it all Started in Ancient Egypt  By : Roberto Bell
    This historical overview examines the development of wine.
  • Plastic storage containers & the skeletons they might hide  By : Roberto Bell
    An article examining Compulsive Hoarding Disorder and the neurosis that supports this much ridiculed mental health concern that is getting more common by the day.
  • Uchtred The Bold High Reeve Of Bamburgh  By : Fred Watson
    When the Danes seized York and killed the last two kings, Bamburgh and Anglo-Saxon Northumbria disappeared from the records for period of 246 years. Then in 913 Anglo-Saxon Northumbria reappeared, this time ruled not by kings but High-Reeves and one of those rulers was Uchtred ( The Bold).
  • History of French Cuisine, The French Revolution and Famous French Culinary Chefs  By : James M Murray
    French cuisine was prepared by ill tempered French chefs, who were very picky about their food, and these French chefs incorporated overly rich sauces to accompany the food, plus the preparation of food dishes had to be perfect. However, today’s preference is more about the taste and texture of the food.
  • Best Three SuperReasons To Visit Douglas Lake  By : Roberto Bell
    Located around the rolling hills of the Great Valley in East Tennessee, Douglas Lake has a brilliant consider where you can consume a sluggish summer afternoon. As you go around on your boat, canoe or kayak, you will see the wonders of character around the lake with the smoky Mountain foothills and upmarket greens. nearly 2 million people a year who come here often do family picnics, camping, boating and fishing.
  • Ismailis in Central Asia  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    The term "Central Asia" will include here the mountainous regions of China, Soviet Union, including Hindukush, Pamir, Yarkand, Wakhan, Oxus, Shagnan, Gilgit, Hunza and Chitral.

    During the period of Imam al-Mustansir billah, Nasir Khusaro was designated as a hujjat of Khorasan and Badakhshan. He came from Khorasan and launched mass conversion in Central Asia. When public pressure against him escalated, he found refuge in Yamghan, in the court of Ali bin al-Asad, an intellectual Ismaili prince in the mountainous region of Badakhshan. Thus Yamghan became synonymous with prison, where he died.
  • Æthelfrith Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria  By : Fred Watson
    The Anglo-Saxons came to the Northeast of England 100 years after Hengest landed in the south, and by force of arms forged one of the most powerful kingdoms in the land. The name of that kingdom was Northumbria and one of its kings was Æthelfrith.
  • Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland  By : Fred Watson
    Bamburgh Castle one of the most imposing castles in England sits atop a volcanic crag on the very edge of the wild and magnificent coast of Northumberland. From its position high above the beach there are fantastic views of the Seal and Puffin inhabited Farne Islands, including The Holy Island Of Lindisfarne. The castle as it stands today has appeared in the films, “Becket”, and “The Tragedy Of MacBeth” and featured as the ancestral home of Uhtred in Bernard Cornwell’s, “The Last Kingdom”, “The Pale Horseman”, The Lords Of The North” and “Sword Song”. It is also thought to be the likely site of Lancelot’s castle “The Joyous Gard”.
  • Rising Popularity of Anime in the Western World  By : Roberto Bell
    Maybe it is time you got to know why each kid on the block wants to watch Pokémon and other similar cartoons, more commonly, Anime. It’s true – Anime is soon going to be one of the most popular animations especially because of its popularity in the western world
  • Culinary Arts and The Famous Chefs of History Like Careme, Escoffier, Ranhofer and Julia Child  By : James M Murray
    The French have been the leaders and are recognized as the innovators in the culinary arts scene since the beginning of time, and most of the famous chefs in history are French.
  • The Right to Vote, a Patriotic Gift  By : Steven E Coffman
    How much do you appreciate your right to vote? Did you know that there are no laws for "the right to vote" in our United States Constitution? Throughout American history, many average citizens like you and me fought for this right, and in some cases, even died for the right to vote!
  • Three Presidents and The Rifle  By : Alexander Rose
    Three of our presidents have been particularly fascinated by rifles: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. But all for different reasons.
  • The Apostles of Clean Fighting: Who Put the Rifle into the National Rifle Association?  By : Alexander Rose
    Why is the National Rifle Association called the National Rifle Association? It seems an odd choice considering the organization's commitment to the Second Amendment, which refers broadly to "arms," not rifles, that require keeping and bearing. Wouldn't it make more sense for the NRA to call itself the National Firearms Association or the National Gun Association? Rifle comes across as a little . . . exclusionary. I mean, what about all those millions of pistol and shotgun owners?
  • America's Greatest Gunmaker?: Nobody You Know  By : Alexander Rose
    Who was the most important gunmaker in American history? There must be at least half a dozen -- and maybe up to a score if you thought hard about it -- leading contenders. Let me get into the spirit of things by naming, off the top of my head and in no particular order, Oliver Winchester, Samuel Colt, Messrs. Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, Christopher Spencer, John Browning, Christian Sharps, the Remington brothers, John Garand, Eugene Stoner . . .
  • Ismaili Society Bombay  By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
    It was established on February 16, 1946 in place of the Islamic Research Association, Bombay, under the patronage of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah. Its founder President was Ali Muhammad R. Macklai (1894-1971). The Russian scholar W. Ivanow (1886-1970) played a major role in its establishment. The aim of the Ismaili Society was the promotion of independent and critical study of all matters relating with Ismailism.
  • The History of Skegness  By : Katie Ibsen
    The once haven town, Skegness was erected on a raised promontory with a timber trading harbor and other material. The name is similar to the ones in the nearby locality. It is related to the Danes, Skeggi’s ‘ness’ or headland which was one of the locations where the Vikings had landed in the 9 century.
  • Birmingham and the Industrial Revolution  By : Katie West
    Birmingham was one of the most significant cities in the development of the industrial revolution. How did it achieve its position of prominence in early industry.

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