Historical

History of New Year’s Day
HISTORY OF NEW YEAR’S DAY We have the ancient Romans to thank for celebrating New Year’s Day on January 1. It wasn’t always that way. Previous civilizations celebrated it in March to observe the “new year” of growth and fertility.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Treaty of San Stefano
The Ottomans settled at San Stefano (now Asilcoy) on the western edge of the city, and, as the name implies, he and the Ottomans entered into a treaty, which they signed on March 3. On March 3, 1878, Russia and Turkey signed a "preliminary peace treaty" in Santo Stefano, which established, with attached maps, new borders for Montenegro and Serbia. Unsurprisingly, the treaty also made provision for the creation of Great Bulgaria. The treaty provided for the creation of an autonomous principality of Bulgaria after nearly 500 years of Ottoman rule.
By Soni Sharma4 years ago in FYI
Forget Everything You’ve Ever Known About Victorian Fashion
During the Victorian era, women’s fashion was mostly influenced by extravagant skirts which eventually shifted to the back of the silhouette. Though, near the end of the century, a more liberated aesthetic and style emerged. Due to the rigid fashion etiquette, different occasions required different types of outfits. Thus, women from the middle and highborn classes would switch to multiple outfits during the whole day.
By Afshara4 years ago in FYI
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
When the abbey was established by monks in 960 AD, it existed on an island on the River Thames called Thorney Island. Its elevations and stable foundations delivered the perfect position to build an abbey and the Palace of Westminster. The island no longer exists, although it has provided the name for Thorney Street in Westminster.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
Years Ago, You Could Order a House in the Mail. Top Story - December 2021.
Sears, the former retail giant that got its start in Chicago, Illinois, recently vacated its last department store in the state.
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Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
At the same time, nuclear physicist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Joseph Roblatt stated that any missile defense system "can become saturated with more missiles, and offensive missiles are much cheaper than defensive missiles." Missile defense can also increase nuclear risk by curtailing arms control and encouraging Russia and China to develop new and different types of weapons; Stopping this mobility is the root cause of restricting the ABM treaty. Russia has repeatedly said that any future arms control agreement should include a ban on missile defense, and may withdraw from the new START as US defenses expand.
By Suresh gc4 years ago in FYI
ELEANOR of AQUITAINE
One of the most influential women in 12th century Europe, Eleanor of Aquitaine, debatably, was the most dominant heiress of the Middle Ages. She reigned as both queen of France and queen of England. Eleanor not only survived all but two of her 11 children, she also fought in the Crusades.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
History of the Feast of St. John
December 27, since the 5th century, has marked the day in the church calendar for celebrating the life of St. John the Evangelist and is known as the Feast of St. John.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
The Magnifico Medici of Florence — Lorenzo de Medici
Who was Lorenzo de’ Medici? Lorenzo de Medici (1449–1492) was the most notable and renowned figure of the Medici family. He was a businessman, diplomatic and political figure. He was also a benefactor of philosophers, writers, and artists. Due to his fascination for art the art community and renowned artists like, Botticelli and Michelangelo were bolstered by him.
By Afshara4 years ago in FYI
Does Christianity Have a Psychedelic History?
Psilocybin mushrooms commonly referred to as magic mushrooms are naturally occurring psychoactive substances. Although psilocybin was first isolated in 1958 by Dr. Albert Hofmann, the consumption of this hallucinogenic compound is historically traced back to different cultures.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
Who Was the First Influencer in the World?
Many, many, many years before the profession of influencer became so common, there was a woman who made money from this occupation. She used her fame and assets to promote commercial products and to advertise a famous brand of the 1800s.
By Mike Reed4 years ago in FYI
Why Did the Year Begin in March Over Two Millennia Ago?
March is the month we associate with Martisor, with the arrival of warmer days and preparations for plowing and sowing, but two millennia ago this month was the first of the year.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in FYI