Historical
WHY ARE SHOES SOMETIMES FOUND BURIED IN OLD BUILDINGS?
Most of the finds date to the 18th and 19th Century and many buildings in Britain are thought to have hidden shoes buried in their walls. But why did superstitious owners and builders believe in this mysterious ritual?
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
African American Women Inventors
Most people probably don’t realize that many African American women have contributed to medicine, science, and technology. Before the abolition of slavery, all slaves were prevented from patenting their inventions. If a slave invented something, the patent was granted to the slave owner. After the American Civil War, black and white women were often not given credit for their inventions. Instead, inventions were attributed to male family members. There’s no way of knowing how many inventions attributed to men were the creation of women.
By Brenda Reeves5 years ago in FYI
The Fascinating History of Cool Whip (An Underrated Slice of Americana)
It's pretty difficult to imagine a world without Cool Whip. It has been around for decades, and it is ubiquitous in American kitchens. But what you may not know about the whipped cream substitute is that its history goes back much further than just 1950s America. In this blog post, we'll explore the fascinating history of Cool Whip!
By Basketball Town News 5 years ago in FYI
The History of Pasta
Many people enjoy pasta for dinner, but few know the history of this delicious food. The word "pasta" comes from a Latin root meaning "paste." Pasta is made by combining flour and water to form a dough that can be rolled out flat or shaped into noodles. In Italy, there are many different varieties of pasta that vary in shape and texture depending on where they originated. From macaroni to spaghetti, we will discuss the origins and evolution of this staple food today!
By Basketball Town News 5 years ago in FYI
History of Twelfth Night and Epiphany
Twelfth Night is on January 5, the eve of Epiphany, which occurs in the Christian calendar on January 6. Epiphany signifies the event of the Magi, or Wise Men, visiting the baby Jesus, and is known in some Latin cultures as Three Kings Day.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in FYI
The History of Netball
Netball is a competitive team sport that combines elements of basketball, handball, and volleyball. It was invented in England in 1891 by Walter J. Minton, who called the game "netball." Originally it didn't have teams or umpires but gradually developed into an organized and popular sport with international competitions taking place as early as the 1920s.
By Basketball Town News 5 years ago in FYI
How Michelangelo's Slaves Were Destined to Travel France
The Rebellious Slave and Dying Slave are architectural marvels created by the maverick artist Michelangelo. These sculptures were commissioned by Pope Julis II for his architectural ensemble Tomb of Pope Julius II. But after the death of Pope Julius, the colossal tomb could never be scaled to the level the Pope wished. And the Slaves were destined to go to the King of France referred to as Louvre Slaves.
By Kamna Kirti5 years ago in FYI
WAS DECIMATION THE CRUELLEST OF PUNISHMENTS?
As we know the Roman army was an efficient war machine that produced one of the greatest domains in history. Roman legionaries obeyed their leaders and maintained formation throughout their battles. They were well known for their discipline, but what happened when legionaries deserted the battle or defied their superior? They would be subjected to one of the most ruthless retributions in military history and were called decimation.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
Why do attorneys call themselves attorneys at law?. Top Story - January 2022.
Recently I saw some people on social media poking fun at attorneys for how they sometimes refer to themselves as “attorneys at law.” After all, isn’t that redundant and unnecessary? Aren’t all attorneys considered attorneys at law? If so, why bother saying "attorney at law" and not just "attorney"? As it turns out, while today it isn’t always necessary to specify “at law,” there is a reason for the practice.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)5 years ago in FYI
The Amazing Alan Turing Who Won the War and Was Branded a Criminal
Alan Turing is a name that was made famous by Benedict Cumberbatch in the 2014 film The Imitation Game. He is responsible for engineering the Enigma machine, which decoded secret messages from Germany during World War Two. His team were responsible for helping win the war and saving thousands of lives. However, Turing was tried as a criminal in later life and subsequently lost his government clearance.
By Sam H Arnold5 years ago in FYI
