Land of the Downriver People: The State of Arkansas

name "Arkansas," is derived from the French interpretation of a Quapaw word which means either, "land of the downriver people," or, "people of the south wind."...

From Choctaw to King Cotton: The State of Mississippi

Like those of much of the rest of the Americas, Mississippi's earliest inhabitants predate recorded history. We know little about the first Mississippians, except that they settled along the river--from which the state derives its name, it simply meaning, "Great River."...

Put A Fire In Your Child About The Nation's History

Most youth who are growing in this day and age do not know anything about their ancestor's history....

Remembering The Day Our Nation Was On Fire

The memorial that stands on Hawaiian waters is a remembrance of what happened on that fateful day at Pearl Harbor....

The Con Of The '60s : A Look At The Reality Behind The Decade Synonymous With Peace And Love

Today the 1960s are viewed with the warming sparkle of nostalgia: Hendrix, The Beatles, peace, love, drugs, flowers and freedoms. However, with the decade also heralding the gruesome Vietnam War, numerous political assassinations, the Altamont Concert and the Kent State Massacre, we may question just how legitimate this rosy tint really is....

History of Hawaii: Ten Turning Points

Ten key turning points shaped Hawaii in the two centuries after first contact with the outside world....

Get Condensed Information From a German History Timeline

A German history timeline will give you facts about important events that have taken place in Germany since it was first settled in prehistoric times. The timeline is divided into sections, with each section taking in anywhere from 100 to 800 years....

Water Damage Trends and Historical Origins

This article explores the history of water damage, from the 1960's up until the current times....

The History of Bonfire Night Explained

Bonfire Night, otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Night, Cracker Night or Fireworks Night is a celebration which occurs every year on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5 November 1605 in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including a man named Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England....

The History And Origin Of Halloween Traditions

Halloween today is on October 31 in line with the old pagan practices and superstitions. Even today we practice ancient traditions, often without even knowing so. For instance many people still feel that October 31st is the most spooky night of the year....