Historical Resources
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By: Jeremy Perkins
Although the discovery of fireworks can't be pinned down to an exact dynasty, most credit the Chinese with the happenstance invention of gunpowder around 2000 years ago. more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: Emily Caswell
Commissioned and inhabited by Mark Twain, the historic Mark Twain House has had a complicated past. Now its future is unclear. Here's what can be done to help. more...
By: Emma Clarke
A critical revue and visitor perspective of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's inspirational spectacle of Victorian ship engineering, the SS Great Britain. more...
Accessing UFO Files in UK Archives
By: Susan Morris
The Ministry of Defence in the UK are now offering open access via the National Archives website to declassified documents on UFO sightings in the UK from 1978 to 2002 more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: Emma Clarke
An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society. more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: Mark L. Porter
The history and the time line for how Baptism started, developed, and grew into a major Christian moment in an individuals' faith. more...
By: Kelley Wadson
This article is an introduction to the amazing "Archives of the Planet," a collection of early colour photographs taken around the world between 1912 and 1931. more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: David Mills
Easter closely associated with the arrival of spring and the renewal of life on Earth more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: David Mills
Origins of March 17th celebration began with a teen-ager, pirates, slavery and a lifelong devotion to God more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: David Mills
Valentine's Day is all about love, but its past includes imprisonment, defiance, war and execution. more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: David Mills
Fruitcake has been around for centuries and has a history as rich as its ingredients more...
In: Historical Resources (general)
By: David Mills
Christmas is really a latter day tradition. Harvest festivals have always surrounded the winter solstice. more...
