History

The fascinating evolution of casinos through the ages

The fascinating evolution of casinos through the ages The Origins of Gambling The history of casinos can be traced back to ancient civilizations where gambling was a common pastime. The earliest...

Cherries from the Orient

For hundreds of years, Cherries trees have been cultivated in the Far East for their ornamental blossoms. These...

Begonia – Grow a Perennial Flowering Plant

Begonia or Tuberhybridais a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains 1,795 different...

Bleeding Heart Dove – Blood Run Down Bird Breast

The Bleeding Heart Dove (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a very cautious and enigmatic species of dove mainly endemic to...

Rosy Maple Moth – A Small North American Moth With Exclusive Coloring

Overview The Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is a species of moth native to North America. It is a...

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)...