History and Heritage

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley Joins Incredible Club in Team History Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has made history in the team’s record books by becoming the fourth player to hit a home run in four consecutive games. The last time this feat was achieved was by Freddie Freeman back in 2016. Riley’s Impressive Performance Riley’s record-setting home run came …

Preserve Your Family Memories: Build Your Family Tree Why Build a Family Tree? Building a family tree is an excellent way to keep your memories alive. By learning more about your family’s history, you can develop a deeper understanding of your identity, where you come from and the traits that make you who you are. Record-keeping is an important aspect …

The Ultimate Genealogy Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree Discovering your family roots can be an exciting adventure with endless surprises. But where do you start, and how do you efficiently collect and organize information? From DNA testing to paper records to organizing findings online, here is the ultimate guide to get you started from DNA to documentation. DNA Testing …

On May 25th throughout history, several notable events occurred. In 1843, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on the upcoming Bunker Hill Celebration, which would feature three thousand Massachusetts militia members and other detachments from various states. Revolutionary soldiers and guests would occupy the first seats. Three years later, in 1846, the Eagle reported on a writer’s recommendation to provide a …

Uncovering the Riches of our World: UNESCO Heritage Sites The UNESCO World Heritage List The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established the World Heritage List, a catalogue of sites that are deemed to have outstanding universal value, whether cultural or natural. The idea is to safeguard these sites for present and future generations, recognizing the importance of …

Denise Thompson, the owner of Coopers Cookin’ and Catering in Orange, Virginia, discovered Edna Lewis, a Black American chef known for her contributions to Southern cuisine, through a customer who saw similarities between Thompson’s food and Lewis’ cooking. Despite being a revered figure in culinary circles and a pioneer in refashioning people’s perceptions of Southern cuisine, Lewis remains relatively unknown. …

Why Restore Historic Buildings? Top 20 Reasons We often hear about how important it is to preserve historic buildings, but have you ever wondered why? There are plenty of reasons to do so, both practical and sentimental, and they all add up to create a compelling argument for restoration. 1. History and Heritage These buildings hold clues to the past, …

Through The Fog of Time: Rediscover Your Family’s Hidden Legacy Unveiling Your Family Roots with Through the Fog of Time Introduction In a society that’s focused on the latest trends and technologies, it’s easy to forget the lives and experiences of our ancestors who came before us. But, what if you could rediscover your family’s hidden legacy by peeling back …

The Study of Cultural Anthropology and Its Significance Cultural anthropology, also known as social anthropology, is the study of the human experience. It encompasses the diverse cultures, customs, beliefs, practices, and languages of individuals living all around the world. By understanding and studying the differences among humans, it helps the world form a broader and diverse perspective on a variety …

Bookworms always enjoy hearing about what their fellow readers have on their night stand. However, for this author, nothing is found on their night stand as they prefer to keep their current reads on their kitchen table. Currently, the author is reading Edith Wharton’s “A Son at the Front,” an edition of “The Forsyte Saga” and some biographies of Émile …