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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
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The Boer Wars
The Boer Wars, also called the Wars of Independence or the Anglo-Boer Wars, were two wars that took place in South Africa between 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. Both wars were fought primarily between the Boers (of mostly Dutch descent) and the British army. These events culminated in Boer nationalism, which eventually led to the instatement of… Read more
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Great Zimbabwe: A Look into Africa’s Lost Past
Great Zimbabwe is the largest single ancient structure existing in sub-Saharan Africa. It is located in southeastern Zimbabwe, and the country was named for the ruins when it gained its independence from Britain in 1980 (previously called Rhodesia). Read more
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Elizabeth Packard: Deemed Crazy for Disagreeing with Her Husband
Elizabeth Packard (1816-1897) disagreed with her husband’s, Theophilus, beliefs. Theophilus was a Calvinist minister, but his wife’s views were closer to what were considered more modern and enlightened, such as perfectionism, spiritualism, and Swedenborgianism. After Elizabeth argued with Theophilus in front of his congregation and announced she was moving to the local Methodist church, he… Read more