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Origin of the Castle
The first modern castles were brought to England by the Norman invasion in 1066. These structures were usually built on top of ancient defensive sites atop high ground. Early castles were often made of wood and were used primarily for defense. Read more
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The Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde is a series of cliff dwellings created by the Ancestral Pueblo in southwestern Colorado near the modern city of Cortez in Montezuma county. The people of this area were skilled basket makers, architects, potters, mathematicians, among other things. Their ingenuity allowed them to survive for centuries in the unforgiving climate of the American southwest. Read more
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Hypnosis Archives (Continually Updated)
Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas) May 13,1902 Added to Blog: July 18th, 2021 (Explains that hypnotized people can not commit acts that they wouldn’t otherwise do if they were not hypnotized. Also, attempts to educate the public about what ‘real’ hypnosis is). Hypnotic Suggestion. If the statements of Dr. Geo C. Pitzer [1], of St. Read more
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The Bantu Migration: The Origin of Modern Southern Africa
The Bantu migration took place over about 1500 years as the original inhabitants of approximately modern day Cameroon and southern Nigeria spread east and south across the African continent. Scholars haven’t determined the reason for the migration, but whether caused by overpopulation, conflict, or a sense of adventure the movement of these original people greatly changed Read more
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The Heavy Plough: Northern Europe’s Saving Grace
The heavy plough allowed the growth of Northern European cities, since, for the first time, the heavy clay soil could be easily farmed. Read more
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The Color TV
The color television was invented in Mexico by Guillermo González Camarena in 1940. Camarena first became interested in engineering when he was just a child. His interest began with radios, and he would scavenge for parts for his experiments at flea markets near Mexico City where he lived. His interest soon centered on the new… Read more