By Tim Lambert Early Morecambe Morecambe is a seaside town in Lancashire. For hundreds of years, it was a little village called Poulton-le-Sands. Its name comes from the words pol meaning pool, and tun, meaning hamlet or settlement. By the end of the century, the suffix Le-Sands was added. Nearby were the little villages of… Continue reading A History of Morecambe
A History of Glass
By Tim Lambert Glass is sometimes made by lightning. If it strikes sand, it forms glass globules called fulgurites. There is also volcanic glass. If lava cools rapidly, it may form a dark, volcanic glass called obsidian. Early humans used it to make sharp cutting tools. It’s not certain where people first started making glass… Continue reading A History of Glass
10 of the Most High-Profile Sporting Events in History
The history of sports is long and vast. Some sports have been practised for decades or hundreds of years, while others can trace their roots back thousands of years. It goes without saying that there are lots of key events throughout sporting history that have stood out from the rest. The achievements of athletes help… Continue reading 10 of the Most High-Profile Sporting Events in History
A Brief History of Iraq
By Tim Lambert Ancient Iraq Sumer was the world’s first civilization. It arose about 3,500 BC in what is now Iraq, in the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates. Several city-states grew up, each one ruling an area of the surrounding countryside. About 3,300 BC, the Sumerians invented writing on clay tablets. However, the… Continue reading A Brief History of Iraq
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
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 Brief 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 Brief 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