Unearthing Treasures: A Digest of The Year’s Archival Finds Archives are treasure troves of information, containing documents and artefacts of historical significance. With new technologies and methods of preservation emerging every year, several fascinating discoveries have come to light. Here are some of the top discoveries of this year! New Information About Mary Shelley A few years after the publication …

The Significance of Protecting Our History: The Meaning of Cultural Heritage Our shared cultural heritage can be traced back to thousands of years of human history that include the landmarks of our passed ways of live and the traditions of our forebears. Our Heritage is significant in several ways which are often forgotten by us. It wears a make that …

Famous Battles that Changed the Course of History Famous Battles that Changed the Course of History There have been countless battles throughout history, but some have stood out as game-changers that altered the course of events in one way or another. From battles that shifted political power to those that determined national borders, these are some of the famous battles …

Reflecting on the Renewed Interest in My Book on the 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado For a person whose longtime career has been composing sentences into stories, I feel almost at a loss for words even as I write this. This past week has been emotional. Since the release last month of my revised book on the 1965 Palm Sunday tornado …

Piecing Together Your Genealogy Puzzle Are you striving to map out your family tree, but feeling unsure where to start? Getting into genealogy research can feel like Olympic-caliber investigation work as you try to reasonably detail your ancestry. However, we can assure you that building your family’s heritage doesn’t have to be so daunting. The First Task The first task …

Reach Capital Raises $215M for Edtech Startups Amid Changing Landscape Reach Capital, a venture firm that exclusively focuses on edtech startups, recently closed a $215 million investment vehicle to back early-stage startups in the United States, with a specific eye on Latin America. Although edtech startups raised $10.6 billion last year, which was down 49% from the year before, Reach …

Breaking new ground – Major fossil finds that rewrote the history of human evolution The study of human evolution has always been a fascinating subject for people around the globe. Since time immemorial, we have tried to unlock the secrets behind our creation and the evolutionary path that led us to our current form. Human evolutionary biology touches several aspects …

Unlocking the Secrets of Our Past: The Unbeatable Charm of Archaeology Delving into the World of Archaeology Have you ever wondered about the people who devote their lives to unearthing ancient civilizations or documenting the remnants of bygone eras? Well, meet the Archaeologists. Archaeology is an exciting discipline that merges scientific methods with the love of exploring the past. Simply …

The Journey of a Family Bible A family Bible that has survived a journey of over 150 years has been gifted to the Cherokee County Historical Commission for preservation purposes by Karen Senesac Langston and her husband Les. The Discovery Karen Senesac Langston’s family discovered the Bible in a cedar chest while organising their belongings. The Bible, which appeared to …

The Glory and Downfall of Great Dynasties Introduction The history of humankind is filled with tales of great civilizations that rose to power and then fell from grace. These dynasties and empires achieved incredible feats and created wonders of art, architecture, and technology that have stood the test of time. But over the years, their glory diminished, and they collapsed …