History Of The Titanic
| Who hasn't shed a few tears while watching Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in James Camaron's Titanic? This epic romance film saw even the most hard-hearted person crying and sniffing. However, there is a lot more to RMS Titanic than Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson. Nearly everyone has heard about the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage when the ship sunk after hitting an iceberg. More... |
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American Flag History
 Today, when the American flag is hoisted, the American people's hearts swell up with pride. It is representative of dignity, patriotism, freedom and equality. People fly the flag with pride in their front yards and just seeing the flag fluttering in the breeze can evoke a sense of pride. After all, the United States is a symbol of freedom and equality to the rest of the world. More..
History Of Tattoos
Today, people sport tattoos due to religious beliefs, as body decoration or just for fun. The history of tattoos reveals that this art form is going on from ancient times and initially, humans used tattoos as a form of self-scarification. They would make cuts on the skin then apply hot sticks from the fire to scar their bodies. Once the scars cooled, they would use a black substance to color the scars. These scars would help individuals identify which tribe they belonged to. More...
History Of Gold Standard
Imagine those days when barter system existed in the world. People would exchange goods with one another when they wanted things that they could not get from nature or their surroundings. Slowly, as civilizations progressed, more stress was given to precious metals and stones. One of the precious metals that has fascinated mankind for centuries is gold. Its golden color, sheen and rarity make it the most coveted metal that both people and governments around the world want to own. More...
10 Strange Events In History
Every single country in the world has its own history and culture. All the historical records that we have highlight the important events in history and help us to understand our country's past and how things were during those times. However, at times, there could be strange events that have no explanation. Some of these strange events could have been important or even had an impact on the history and past of a country, but many times, these events are not discussed because they are so strange, weird and unacceptable. More...
Which War In History Claimed The Most Lives ?
Although a war helps to defend a country's borders, it also claims lives, both of soldiers and innocent civilians. In addition, the economy of the countries involved in the war is adversely affected. It takes years to recover from a war. However, the people who have lost their loves ones may never recover from the loss. History has shown that wars can displace people and devastate their lives. That is why governments today make all efforts to avert wars. The last war that involved several countries was the Second World War. More...
History Of Towers Of Hanoi
If you love puzzles and want to spend your time deciphering a mathematical game, you will love the Tower of Hanoi. In fact, there are many kids who can spend hours trying to work out this puzzle and it also keeps them out of mischief. Isn't that what all parents want. The puzzle has three rods on a base and several disks of varying sizes. Each disk has a hole in the middle, like a doughnut. The idea is to place the disks on a rod, with the biggest occupying the place at the bottom and the smallest on top. More...
Famous Dogs In History
Dogs have always been known as friends of mankind. It is impossible for many people to live without their faithful companion. Just as humans have made a name for themselves in history, there are some famous dogs in history, who have carved a niche for themselves too. Some famous dogs in history do not need an introduction, but there are others, who are not known to the rest of the world. More...
History of Chinese Fireworks
China is an ancient civilization, which has been credited for inventing many things. The country has a rich culture and tradition that has a lot to offer people. It is estimated that the China's civilization began more than 5,000 years ago when the first village was established here. Initially, the region was controlled by warlords, who fought one another for supremacy. However, once the Qin dynasty was established in 221 BC, the entire region united and became a force to reckon with, something that is true even today. More...
Paper Recycling History
Today, many people are worried about the environment and how it is deteriorating. To reduce the number of trees that are being felled to produce paper, people are resorting to paper recycling. They want to do their bit for the environment and this is one of the easiest ways of contributing. More...
History Of Gunpowder
Gunpowder perhaps is the most important invention by mankind. It improved the way humans hunted for food, but it also changed the way wars were fought. On one hand, gunpowder was a boon, while on the other, it was destructive. Maybe we can say that depending on how gunpowder is used, it can be used for sustaining lives or for destroying them. Maybe life would have been very different if gunpowder was not invented. More...
History Of The Turban
Many Hollywood actresses of yesteryears made it chic to wear turbans. It was considered a stylish accessory to accentuate an outfit and it also served to protect the hair from getting all messed up in the breeze. However, the turban has been around for some time now and it is believed that the first time this accessory appeared was in Sudan. However, this was a long time ago and there are different ways that a turban can be worn and draped. In fact, there are some many variations and the way the turban is worn changes from one region to another. More...
Superman Shield Symbol And Its History
As kids we all dreamed of being superheroes. Many of us would have taken our bed sheets and draped it on our shoulders to make a cape. After all, which superhero does not have a cape? In addition, nearly all superheroes were an outfit that has their logo on it. The logos become synonymous with the respective superhero and just looking at the logo a child or an adult can identify the superhero. More...
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Board games are games for families, adults and kids. A rainy day can be made interesting by sitting around a fire and playing some interesting board games. Some of the board games are educational, others require some amount of gray matter, and there are still more that are plain entertaining. Imagine how boring life would be without board games? While these games help us to pass time and help kids to learn certain skills, not many people think about the history of these games. 