Who invented the April
April is the first full month of spring, opening the season with new life. The month begins with the mischief of April Fools’ and holds...
Category: History
Who built Stonehenge?
Stonehenge, The History and Evolution of a Henge Monument The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of...
Who invented St. Patrick’s Day
History of St. Patrick’s Day, Irish holiday has its roots in Christianity Origins of March 17th celebration began with a teen-ager, pirates, slavery and a...
Who invented the March
March is a unique month, making early calendar changes, keeping hold of winter and spring and being a literary muse. This History of March. Popular Sayings, Birthdays...
How Phyllis Pearsall Invented the Iconic London Street Guide
The History of London’s A-Z Street Map. The London A-Z street map is an essential item for every tourist and inhabitant of this vast city....
Who invented the Conspiracy Theory
The use and abuse of history is best seen in the proliferation of conspiracy theories offering tantalizing answers to the unsolved questions of history. Conspiracy Theory...
Who invented the Coffee
History of Coffee. Caffeine in a Bean. Coffee is a great source of caffeine, but where did it originate? Who discovered the Coffee and how did it...
How the Nobel Prize Was Founded
The Lasting Impact of Alfred Nobel’s Will. It’s amazing how a barely two page document has influenced research and discovery in the world of science and...
Who invented Santa Clause
How America Invented Santa Clause. History of Saint Nicholas in the 19th Century. Santa Clause is an American invention, blending the Dutch Sinter Klass the British Father...
Who invented Thanksgiving Day
Sarah Hale, Mother of Thanksgiving. One Woman’s Letter Writing Campaign; Origins of a National Holiday. When learning about this author of the nursery rhyme, “Mary had a...