History

TimothyB on December 24th, 2011

Ever wonder where certain Christmas traditions started? Wonder no more. The Date – December 25 The original celebration of December 25th was most likely first rooted in pagan festivals by ancient Romans. To celebrate the end of the harvest season, many Romans in northern Europe prepared festive meals, sang songs and gave gifts to one [...]

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HannahB on December 20th, 2011

If you haven’t heard yet: Kim Jong Il, the “Dear Leader” of North Korea, is dead. He died of heart failure on Dec. 17th and was confirmed on Dec. 18th. People’s reaction to his death depend on their perspective of him. Some peop…

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State and national enforcement of the 18th Amendment were there but couldn’t keep up with the alcohol violations. Authorities were …Continue reading »

Continue reading about The Prohibition Era: The Government’s Fight To Keep It Dry–Part II

In 1734, the British Parliament passed an act that banned alcoholic drinks, except beer, in the state of Georgia because …

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MadeleineS on April 2nd, 2011

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Continue reading about Napoleon? Not so short. Medvedev? Very short.