Historical

5 Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World
Whenever I engage in a conversation about history, I always make a point to explain that the information I give is never the full truth, no matter how shiny the sources I bring up are.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in FYI
Yasuke: The Black Samurai
It's hard to believe that Japan was once closed off to the rest of the world. If you ever get the chance to visit, you will no doubt be in awe of it's tall skyscrapers and big branded offices running parallel to ancient temples and shrines. With record numbers of tourists pouring in from around the globe and the Tokyo Olympics due to take place this summer too, the thought of this highly developed, open society being isolated feels a million miles from the truth.
By J. Sgnt5 years ago in FYI
Agecroft Hall, Virginia
Richmond businessman Thomas C. Williams was part of Virginia's upper-class society. A set that promoted antiquarianism and Anglophile attitudes.[1] Williams was planning on building an English manor-style house on the James river and so he travelled to England, in search of items and inspiration for his new home.[2] Whilst Williams initially travelled for inspiration, he ended up purchasing an entire fifteenth-century medieval manor house in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester, called Agecroft Hall.[3] The Agecroft Hall that Williams purchased can be dated to around the end of the reign of Henry VII, or the beginning of that of Henry VIII, although parts of the south and west wings appear to have been built about a century later. The home once consisted of twenty rooms including a great hall, parlour, dining parlour, several bed chambers and a private chapel. [4] However, the home went through many changes and renovations throughout its years, including a fire in 1894, which destroyed two wings of the house.[5]
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in FYI
The 11th Planet
Starting with the Sumerians and ending with NASA To understand where and how the 11th planet came to be where it is today, you first need a basic understanding of the 10th planet. A good place to start is with the Sumerian texts. The Sumerians describe there being 11 planets in our solar system including the sun making a total of 12.
By B. J. C.5 years ago in FYI
Sex Like An Egyptian
Ever notice how so many movies or TV shows reference ancient Egypt when there’s some mystery? When this happens in my house, I casually remind everyone, “It all goes back to the Egyptians.” Their eyes roll at this frequently mentioned phrase as I proceed to explain how Egypt basically created everything.
By Asiya5 years ago in FYI
Cotton Cavity
Dentists worldwide encourage their patients to floss, brush their teeth several times a day and avoid sugar at all cost. It comes at a surprise when we learn the little unknown fact that cotton candy was created by none other than a dentist. This fact always surprises people and is a great conversation starter in an event where fairy floss, also known as cotton candy is involved. One of the world’s favourite carnival snacks, commonly known as daddy’s beard (barbe a papa) in french, is commonly known worldwide.This sugary treat has so many different little nicknames. Here is a little history of the cotton candy invention.
By Jessica Bertrand5 years ago in FYI
History of March
The month that can come in “like a lion and out like a lamb” is named after Mars, the Roman god of war (and agriculture). Indeed, in French, the month is called Mars. March, or Martius as it was known in ancient Rome, is the first month of Spring and was considered a favorable season for travel, planting, or beginning a military campaign.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in FYI
10 Bizarre Inventions That Never Made It To Your Home.
With so many bright and inspired minds in the world today, the market is bound to be saturated with some inventions that are a bit odd. Today’s article compiles ten inventions that were meant for homes but were simply too bizarre to flourish for too long. The reasons for why these products failed vary, from major inefficiency to overall ineffectiveness.
By The Savant Post5 years ago in FYI
Not for Children
While many of us have grown up with the Disney versions of fairy and folk tales, it is interesting the amount of people who don't know the darker origins of the tales.
By Caitlyn E5 years ago in FYI
Kiwis - Fruit or fiction?
Kiwifruit, small, brown and fuzzy but oh so delicious. Yes they can be a bit of a pain to peel or perhaps you prefer to cut them in half and scoop out the tasty, nutritious pulp. So versatile you can use it for toppings, fruit salad, smoothies, garnish or my personal favorite, on top of a pavlova. M-mm! Love them or hate them, they have an intriguing story, one which surprisingly, few people know.
By Suzanne Burfield-Hancock5 years ago in FYI
The Friendship of Two Writers
Want to know a bit of uncommon knowledge about two of the world's most praised writers? Ernest Hemingway was an American writer born in 1899. He is wildly successful and produced books the many booklovers treasure to this day. Some of the favorites being ‘The Old Man and the Sea’, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, and ‘ The Sun Also Rises’. He went on to win a Nobel Prize and a Pulitzer Prize for his writing. Not to mention a bronze star medal for his time in the war. Hemingway was also known for being a raging alcoholic. It is rumored that he once drank sixteen daiquiris in one night, which is awful for your liver but a bit impressive. Although he is mostly famous for his many books I know him from one simple quote.
By Amanda Mitchell5 years ago in FYI
Henry Ford
The age-old question- Ford or Chevy? It has broken relationships, started wars in families, Facebook pages have been created for supporters, men and women have stayed up all night waiting for the arrival of the latest and greatest vehicles to flow off production lines. It is an American icon, a way of life, a tribute to the hardworking citizens of this country, it is up there with Christmas and Apple pie.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in FYI