History

Secrets of the Seashore

From dramatic wave-battered rocky shores to gently flowing brackish creeks and lagoons. Britain’s coastline provides over 5000 miles of varied habitats for a huge assemblage of animal and plant...

Celery: How to Grow, Plant and Harvest

Well, celery is a cheap vegetable to buy and fussy to grow. Few gardeners try to grow celery...

Gymnocalycium: Most Popular Cacti among Hobbyists

Gymnocalycium is the most popular cacti for hobbyists—and certainly exciting to see in the field. A vast genus...

Northern bobwhite Call and Sounds

Northern Bobwhite Call and Sounds: This bird's distinctive whistling call gives it the name "bobwhite.". The Northern bobwhite...

Bohemian Waxwing – Gorgeous Yellow Tip Tail Bird

The Bohemian Waxwing got its name for the red waxy tips on mature feathers and for its bohemian...

John Ericsson – Inventor of Ironclad Monitor

John Ericsson (1803–1899) was a Swedish-American inventor and engineer, famous for the iron-clad monitor. He was not a man of any invention or unknown...

The Furious Battle of Chickamauga 1863

The battle of Chickamauga (chik-a-ma'ga), was fought near Chickamauga Creek’ and on Georgia soil, 19-20 September 1863. Gen. Rosecrans forced Gen. Braxton Bragg out...

The King Who Lost Spain’s Power

The King Who Lost Spain's Power: A handsome and powerful ruler Philip IV, 1285–1314, called “The Fair” because of his handsome looks, is the...

Battle of Ox Hill, Chantilly

The Battle of Ox Hill, Chantilly took place on 31 August 1862, the day after the second battle of Bull Run. Chantilly, France, a...

Transmission of Shadows – The Memorable Inventors of Television

A historical event of transmission of Shadows is actually a Inventors of Television. The wireless telegraphy was the means of providing a vital clue...

History of Farafra Oasis

Farafra Oasis is the smallest of the northern Egyptian oases, lying at the center of a depression 10,000 km2 in area. It is mentioned...

Juan Ponce de Leon – Florida’s discoverer

Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida. His youth was spent in military service in Spain, and during the Granada wars, he shared in predatory...

Francis Scott Key – Author of the Text of U.S. National Anthem

Francis Scott Key was born in Frederick County on August 1, 1779. He was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, and, after moving...

Isaac Wheeler Avery – Confederate soldier, Journalist, and Politician

Col Isaac Wheeler Avery was born on May 2, 1837, in St. Augustine, Ma, a Confederate soldier, journalist, and politician. The son of Isaac...

The Brief History of Yellowstone National Park

The Brief History of Yellowstone National Park. The experience of visiting Yellowstone has changed considerably since the days of George Cowan. The pioneering explorer...

Secrets of the Seashore