Category: History
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The Assassination of John F Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States, serving from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He was the youngest ever to be elected and also the first Roman Catholic president. Kennedy was part of one of America’s most famous families: his father Joseph P. Kennedy Sr served as ambassador…
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The QAnon Shaman: Jake Angeli
The man also known as the QAnon Shaman. The man, who also goes by the name Jake Angeli, is QAnon’s shaman. He has been seen wearing a red hat and posting on 4chan’s /pol/ board. He also live-streamed himself performing rites in front of an American flag, while someone else chanted in the background. According…
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What is Buddhism?
It is one of the largest religions in the world. Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world, with nearly 500 million followers. The three largest religions are Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. It is also one of the oldest religions in existence today. The first Buddhist monks lived around 563 B.C., which means Buddhism…
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The Difference Between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document that explains how the colonies became a new country. It is not only a list of grievances against King George III, but it also explains how the colonies were going to govern themselves after they declared independence. The Declaration was adopted by the Continental…
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The War of 1812: Why was it important?
The War of 1812 was a war between the United States and Great Britain. Why did they fight? It was a war of aggression by the United States against other countries over trade and territory. The British had been restricting American trade with France, which had its own issues with Britain at that time. So…
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Why Did the Bald Eagle Come to be The Symbol of America?
The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America, because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. The bald eagle appears on most official seals of the United States, including the Seal…
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The Gondola: How it came about
Gondolas first made their way into the Alps in 1968. You may be surprised to learn that gondolas were first introduced in the Alps in 1968. The Swiss resort town of St. Moritz had been looking for an alternative mode of transportation for skiers and snowboarders, since they had run out of room on the…
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The History of Baseball
The game of baseball evolved from the game of rounders, which itself is derived from the British game of cricket. Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each. The objective is to score more runs than the other team. A player on offense who hits a fair ball (i.e., not…
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The History of Seattle’s Gum Wall
The Gum Wall is a Seattle icon, but how did it get there? Don’t worry — we’ve got the scoop on this sticky situation. It all started with a bit of a sticky situation. In order to understand the history of Seattle’s Gum Wall, it’s important to know what a gum wall is. The wall…