Histories

Dance is an important facet of a culture, so it’s no surprise that some dances have extremely rich and unique histories. Many…

With the holidays wrapping up here in the Western world, many of us still have our Christmas lights up, our bellies full,…

Amusement parks are built to be place of thrills and entertainment, wonder and awe. They should give fond memories and bring smiles…

We’ve all heard of the American Civil War and the French Revolution. The Cold War and Cuba are old hat by now,…

Fruits are wonders of sweetness and seed that we have grown over millennia to feed ourselves. We tend to think that the…

The English language is notoriously difficult to learn. First, it is full of strange idioms, like the sayings about not crying over…

The old saying goes that comedy is tragedy plus time. Simple math, then, holds that more tragedy equals more comedy. Many of…

Question: Did you eat today? The answer is probably yes. Now, do you know where your food came from? We don’t think…

The following locales are globally renowned, and it’s easy to see why. Rich with history, mystery, and natural beauty, they’ve captivated humanity…

Looking at old photographs, it is easy to imagine that the past was a drab place. Even old paintings can make us…