Henry Hugh Pierson: Famous English Composer 1815-1873
Henry Hugh Pierson was an English composer, organist, and pianist, born in Oxford in 1815. His real name was Henry Hugh Pearson, but he...
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is among the Siouan peoples of OMAHA, OSAGE, and QUAPAW. After migrating westward across the Mississippi River to the...
Early man Skeletal remains in West Africa
Early man Skeletal remains in West Africa have not so far produced remains of early forms of men or hominids, such as those found...
Ancient Gold Ring: Providing a Unique Glimpse into the Past
An ancient gold ring from around 500 AD was discovered in Sweden. A deer hunter found this ring nestled between some boulders, providing a...
Niccolò Piccinni: Famous Italian operatic Composer
Italian operatic composer; born at Bari, in Naples. His father, a musician, wanted Niccolò Piccinni to be a priest, but his musical taste asserted...
Mind-blowing Gold Bar Discovered from a Treasure Ship that sank in 1622 AD
A precious 5-pound solid gold bar with mint marks was discovered from the Spanish treasure ship 'Atocha' that sank in 1622 AD. The Spanish...
An editorial article in TOI on the Simla Cricket Club match on October 29, 1886
I hope you will enjoy an editorial article in TOI on the Simla Cricket Club match on October 29, 1886. Those who deplore the...
Exploring the Legendary Life and Legacy of Amos Allman
Amos Allman is among the honored dead of Lake County, whose memory is enshrined in the hearts of many who enjoyed his friendship. He...
The Tanana Alaska
The Tanana name comes from the Tanana River, which flows through their homeland in present-day east-central Alaska. About 130 air miles west of Fairbanks, Tanana...
Natchez Indian Trail History
The prehistoric Natchez Trace, named by French traders and meaning "Natchez Indian Trail," runs across Mississippi and Alabama before entering Tennessee. The 440-mile, (708-kilometer-long)...