Best History Articles

You heard about DSC as the forefront of security and monitoring technology but what you might not know is the humble origins of DSC as a Telegraph Messenger Service.

A brief history of The Kentucky Derby

National Parent's Day is officially held on the 4th Sunday of every July. This article shows what it is, why it is important, and how to celebrate!

When you think of Memorial Day weekend, what comes to your mind? Is it the horrible traffic you are gonna have to face? The barbeques, swimming, and fun in the sun? Does it make you think of coolers filled with ice and beer or soda? If so, then you, like many others, have forgotton what Memorial Day is truly about. And I'm not speaking of a guarenteed Monday off of work!

A history of the delicious and sweet pear tree.

Germany has a rich cultural heritage. Before the late 19th century, Germany was a collection of individual fiefdoms and regions. This history is reflected in the country's cultural diversity.

A description of how the modern pecan tree and nut industry came to be, going back through history to describe their origins.

In the Old Testament, the book of Exodus tells the story of the Breastplate of Aaron, used in religious ceremonies. (Aaron?just in case you were absent from Sunday school that day?was the Biblical figure who performed, at Moses' direction, the miracles that confounded Pharaoh and his magicians.)

Isis is a goddess in the Egyptian belief. She was most prominent mythologically as the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, and was worshipped as the archetypal wife and mother.

Customs and traditions of Christmas are not uniform around the globe. While some places observe Christmas religiously, there are others with secular customs and traditions too. But Christmas becomes a whole only if you take into account both. So consider knowing these here.