Historical

Rise And Fall Of Society
Rise And Fall Of Society: Charting Civilization’s Uneven Rise Accurate, scientific, and insightful, Rise and Fall of Society charts the impacts and consequences of societal change on the size of the world's population. It starts with the 11,000 year history of farming (focusing on agriculture) and transitions through the dramatic revolutions of history, making the case that, after WWII, societies saw some of the worst declines in growth and population numbers since human history began. The book charts its findings in a number of ways. There are historical maps, including maps of civilizations, cultural milestones, and inter-disciplinary studies of demographics. These charts help readers "get a taste of what life was like in a given place at a given time," Roser writes.
By umer ali3 years ago in FYI
Add Value to Your Hiring with Automated Employee Onboarding Software
The manual system of onboarding aims towards reduced paperwork and helps improve employee engagement. However, the manual way of onboarding is a hectic and time-consuming process, providing you with scope for occurrences of errors. The challenges faced by manual employee onboarding are as follows:
By Shakir Bawani3 years ago in FYI
THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS
Hi guys! What do you think about when I say the word "Christmas"? Do you think about Santa Claus, presents, Christmas trees, the birth of Jesus, Noel, Sun worship, or other pagan traditions?
By Sabiha UH3 years ago in FYI
Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know About That First Christmas
The season is here for carolers, decorations, Nativity scenes, and Christmas cards with "The First Noel" themes. You may be surprised to learn that many of the details you know about the first Christmas are wrong. The Christmas carols and card companies are all wrong. To get you in the holiday spirit (and rectify some historical errors), here are ten things you probably didn't know about the first Christmas.
By Sean T3 years ago in FYI
10 Astonishing Vintage Christmas Ads You Have to See to Believe
A carton of cigarettes standing in for a Christmas card may seem strange today, but in the not-too-distant past, it was a thing. When tobacco companies were maintaining the fiction that cigarettes were good for you, nobody thought twice about stuffing stockings with cartons of cancer sticks.
By Denise Shelton3 years ago in FYI
I Want To Wish You A Weird Christmas . Top Story - December 2022.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again. The holidays are quickly approaching. Bells are ringing, mistletoe’s are hanging, and people are singing. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to look at America’s Christmas tradition as a foreigner. But that will never happen so instead I decided to take a deeper dive on other Christmas traditions worldwide. Turns out that they are quite different and worth learning from.
By 𝒟𝒶𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒲.3 years ago in FYI
Ukrainian General: "Russia Will Try Again"!
According to Ukrainian General Kovalchuk Russia will try and invade again in February. Via Belarus from the north as it did in February of this year. Then Vlad The Invader's plan was to seize Kyiv.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in FYI
Cullinan Diamond - History And Facts
What Is Cullinan Diamond? The Cullinan diamond is a large, white diamond found in 1905 in South Africa. It is the largest rough diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). It was named after the chairman of the board of directors of the Premier Diamond Mining Company, Sir Thomas Cullinan.
By Ouros Jewels 3 years ago in FYI
Rebuilding the City: City of Atlanta
As it stands today, Atlanta is a smorgasbord of various innumerable social, cultural, and political ghettos. Over the decades, the classical architecture of this space has been highly defined and re-defined to meet the needs of the aftermath of a war, supreme disasters, rail hub expansion, the Civil Rights Movement, and the launch of now-world-famous brands such as Coca Cola.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in FYI
Event Venues Should Have These Three Essential Qualities - Find Out These Are Here
Events at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta, Georgia are an important part of everyone's lives. As a result, function rooms and event spaces have become synonymous with gathering and celebration. Whatever the circumstances, it is necessary to live life and celebrate with those who are close to you. True, the current global situation has brought all of this to a halt. It will, however, regain its momentum in due course.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in FYI
The Best Way to Navigate Fine Art Auctions
Fine Art This isn't eBay, folks. Fine arts are becoming an increasingly popular way of beautifying the home as more people have disposable income and are looking for ways to spend it. While many of these pieces are purchased from art galleries in cities around the world, the most prestigious works are sold at online art auctions to the highest bidder. Concurrently, if you're thinking about buying a piece of fine art from fine art auctions it's important to understand the complicated process that goes on behind the scenes.
By Stella Anderson3 years ago in FYI
Famous Monuments in Georgia
Do you want to learn about Georgia history throughout the ages? Georgia has a number of historical monuments, such as time-honored buildings, palaces, and parks, where you can learn about Georgia's glorious past. These historical sites and museums will take you on a journey through Georgia's rich history. If you want to learn more about Georgia's history, we recommend taking a wonderful guided tour that covers the major historical attractions. Check the opening and closing times for each as well so that you can plan your time accordingly. For a memorable trip, go over the entire list of important monuments in Georgia.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in FYI