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Historic U.S. Towns to Explore During the Holidays
Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia, is a place where stepping into the past feels as natural as breathing. During ...
A 'Speshul' history: Fat Man's ownership tells the story of the market that became an emporium
Brad Usry was at Augusta Museum of History to tell the story of his family's business, Fat Man's, the sprawling emporium now ...
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This Enormous Antique Shop In Kansas Offers Countless Treasures You Can Browse For Hours
Welcome to Poehler Mercantile Antique Mall in Emporia, Kansas – a treasure trove that’ll make you feel like Indiana Jones, ...
Greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day? Here's the holiday's history
While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.
The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you ...
How Valentine's Day was transformed by the Industrial Revolution and 'manufactured intimacy'
When we think of Valentine's Day, chubby Cupids, hearts and roses generally come to mind, not industrial processes like mass ...
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Antisemitism goes beyond overt acts of hate—subtle forms of bias take their toll, too
For example, Western cities are filled with Christian symbols, such as churches and annual Christmas decorations. Several ...
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A short history of the Web
Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN. The Web was originally conceived and developed to meet the demand for automated ...
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From schools to clubs, ‘theme’ seeps into Saraswati Puja decorations
Kolkata: Inspired by the innovations at Durga Puja pandals, Saraswati Puja organisers have also started treading the "theme" path. Salil Chowdhury's birth centenary and College Street boi para are ...