By Tim Lambert 1488 The Portuguese sailed around the Cape of Good Hope 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered the New World 1493 Columbus discovered Puerto Rico 1494 Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica while on his second voyage 1497 Jean Cabot sailed to Newfoundland 1498 A Portuguese named Vasco Da Gama reached India by sea Columbus discovered Trinidad… Continue reading A Timeline of Exploration
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A History of Cakes
By Tim Lambert Early Cakes The earliest recipe for pancakes in England dates from the 15th century. People were supposed to fast from certain foods during Lent, the 40 days before Easter. They also confessed their sins before Lent. The old English word for confessing was shrive, so the day when confessions were made was… Continue reading A History of Cakes
A Timeline of Flying
By Tim Lambert People have always dreamed of flying. According to Greek mythology, a man named Daedalus made wings for himself and successfully flew. According to old English mythology, an English king called Bladud made wings and tried to fly about 850 BC, but he was killed. About 1005, a monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury… Continue reading A Timeline of Flying
Symbolism Definition and Examples: An Effective Tool for More Meaningful Writing
Symbolism Definition and Examples When reading or analyzing any literary text, you may notice a lot of symbolism. Why is it used? What is its purpose? How does it influence the paper? If you have ever had any of these questions, it means you should learn more about the phenomenon. Before you immerse yourself in… Continue reading Symbolism Definition and Examples: An Effective Tool for More Meaningful Writing
The Mindful Move: How to Relocate Without the Overwhelm
Relocation can hardly be a mere logistical challenge. It is a weird combination of excitement, stress, flashback, and unexpectedly much decision-making. It is not just some objects that you are moving here to there, it is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. And as much as your relocation might be to… Continue reading The Mindful Move: How to Relocate Without the Overwhelm
Historical Empires and Their Advanced Technologies Ahead of Their Time
Throughout human history, remarkable civilizations have shaped the world long before modern science and engineering existed. These empires rose to power through innovation, curiosity, and a deep understanding of their environments. Their accomplishments often seem remarkably advanced, especially given the limited tools and knowledge available at that time. From complex architecture to sophisticated mathematics and… Continue reading Historical Empires and Their Advanced Technologies Ahead of Their Time
A History of Azerbaijan
By Tim Lambert Ancient Azerbaijan Ancient Azerbaijan was ruled by a series of empires. The Persian Empire existed from 550 BC to 331 BC. It included most of what is now Azerbaijan. The Persians introduced Zoroastrianism. Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire, but after his death in 323, his empire broke up. However, in… Continue reading A History of Azerbaijan
Know How to Optimize Historical Content for Better Visibility
Source: Freepik SEO for historians means ensuring good research finds its audience rather than being stuck in an empty search result page. By making it easier for search engines to comprehend and trust historical content, historians can boost online visibility, and get increased traffic from people searching for answers to very specific historical queries in… Continue reading Know How to Optimize Historical Content for Better Visibility
History of Mail Order Brides: The Impact of Digitalisation
The history of mail order brides starts with old catalogs and handwritten letters, but it does not stay there for long. Over the years, technology stepped in and changed everything. Couples who once depended on slow mail now find each other through fast digital platforms. This shift feels huge when you look at the numbers.… Continue reading History of Mail Order Brides: The Impact of Digitalisation
A Brief History of Afghanistan
By Tim Lambert Ancient Afghanistan Afghanistan has a very long history. The Oxus civilisation flourished from about 2,200 to about 1,700 in northern Afghanistan. This great civilisation vanished for unknown reasons. However, most of the Ancient history of Afghanistan is that of one empire after another conquering the region. About 700 BC, Afghanistan was conquered… Continue reading A Brief History of Afghanistan