History
The History And Origin Of Halloween Traditions
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 10/19/2008
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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.
How Halloween Was Celebrated Two Thousand Years Ago
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 10/19/2008
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Halloween dates back to the Ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the word for Halloween a few Gaelic languages. The Celts actually believed that the first day of November marked the beginning of their new year and the onset of winter.It was commonly thought by the Celts that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became very hazy.
A Look At Greek Mythology
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 10/18/2008
- History
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Greek mythology works to explain the nature of the world and the significance of existence. Through specific characters and stories there is an effort to understand the world, from the elements to people's vices or admirable qualities.
Old Time Death Sentences Were Crude At Best
- By Aydan Corkern
- Published 10/9/2008
- History
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A capital offence is diffeent today then in the past, you even get an alchol swab of the injection site now compared to past executions of outright cruelty.
The Origin Of The Smoking Gun
- By Rachel Yoshida
- Published 09/22/2008
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It was a term used by high ranking officials after 9-11, but where did this stout phrase come from and what does it mean?
Practical Ways Fire Was Used In The Past That You May Not Know About
- By Aydan Corkern
- Published 09/22/2008
- History
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The oil era has changed the world over the last 100 years, but fire used to be the catalist for change in the past.
The Texas Governor's Mansion is one of the oldest homes in Austin. The article looks at some of the history of the Texas Governor's Mansion.
A Brief History of the World Post World War Two
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 09/17/2008
- History
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This article details the events that took place from 1945 to 2008.
A Brief History of the First World War
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 09/17/2008
- History
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An overview of the years 1914-1918.
A Brief History of the Second World War
- By Patrick Omari
- Published 09/15/2008
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This article gives an overview of the events of the Second World War