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Most Historic Photos Through Time

By: John Stevens | 2011-01-21 | Photography
Photos are considered as an effective way to record unforgettable moments that never come again. You will have good opportunities to know a little bit about the outstanding events through historic photos. read more

Berlin Wall’s Historic and Dramatic Photos

By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-14 | News and society
German President Christian Wulff, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit and other senior officials gathered in the capital on August 13, 2011 to attend the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s construction that completely cut off West Berlin from East Berlin and surrounding East Germany. read more

Venetian Pool: Historic Beauty in Historic Miami

By: Bluegreen | 2010-10-28 | Travel Tips
One of the best attractions in historic Miami, the Venetian pool is open to the public. The upscale Coral Gables neighborhood of Miami is home to this incredibly beautiful attraction. read more

Historic Village Gates

By: Vietnam Heritage Travel | 2011-07-30 | Destinations
Quach Dong Phuong is a prize winning artist whose works have been exhibited both in Vietnam and abroad. H paints in a folk style. Born in 1961 in Hanoi, Mr. Phuong is also known as a photographer. Between 1992 and 1998 he took more than 900 photos of traditional gates in villages in Vietnam’s northern delta. Many of these gates have since been demolished. Here, Mr. Phuong explains his desire to read more

Historic Isle of Wight

By: Mary | 2012-03-28 | Travel Tips
Whether you are intending to travel with your family or a group of friends, or as a couple looking for some quality time, the superb self-catering Isle of Wight Holiday Cottages will have something to delight you. read more

Famous historical sites in the world

By: Paige Taylor | 2010-05-17 | Exotic locations
Nowadays, a lot of historical sites still exist in every part of the world. In the following photo gallery, you will have chance to have a look at ancient constructions which were built hundreds of thousands years ago like the Great Wall in China, the Taj Mahal in India or Cham Tower in Ninh Thuan, Viet Nam. These places have remained both civilization and ancient dynasties. They are such great de read more

Trafalgar Square - A Truly Historic Site

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-03-26 | Travel & Leisure
Located in Central London, Trafalgar Square is a popular location where a host of major events such as high profile photo shoots, movie scenes, live musical performances and various demonstrations and rallies have been held. read more

Historical Facts About Tsunamis in Indonesia

By: Lance Winslow | 2010-04-04 | Environmental
The incredible Tsunami which was triggered by the massive Sumatra Earthquake is not the first for the area. In recent history, geological history that is, another huge Earthquake and Volcano caused an even larger Tsunami. In 1883 the Krakatoa Volcano and Earthquake sent a 120-foot high Tsunami to Java and Sumatra. Over 36,000 people died from the wave and things were a lot less populated along the coast than they are today. It was very wise thinking to put in an early warning system as obviously this is a hot zone for such activity. read more

Landmark Restoration Projects For Historic Homes

By: Chris Cornell | 2010-03-26 | Remodeling
Landmark restoration projects are often done for historic homes. This project needs to be carefully carried through since the place is known to serve as a landmark. Basically, thorough research, proper construction and renovation are needed to be able to bring back the house in its true and original form. read more

Historic Moment for Apple and Twitter

By: viviworse | 2011-09-22 | Technology
If you have an twitter, you must know that the digital distribution service for iOS eBooks has its own, official Twitter account. It is such as historic moment for Apple and Twitter . read more

Historic SoHo in New York City

By: Graham Smith | 2011-04-15 | City Guides
So named for its location (South of Houston , the New York City neighborhood referred to as SoHo has a rich and eventful history that belies its current status as the premier high fashion and arts district of downtown Manhattan. read more

Jerusalem Historical Place: American Colony Hotel

By: Aviva Bar-Am | 2010-05-15 | City Guides
The people which we would know as the American Colony was really a religious community entirely full of good works. The villa in which they lived was built in the 19th century and was outside the Old City walls. Today it is the famous American Colony Hotel. read more

Alcohol and the Navy - A Historical Look

By: Steven Chabotte | 2010-04-04 | News and society
Alcohol in one form or another has been with us for far longer than recorded history. And through the ages, man's views on alcohol and alcohol consumption have varied widely. This short article follows the history of alcohol regulations in the U.S. Navy from 1794 to 1934 and shows how our top ranking officials struggled with the balance of allowing alcoholic beverages to our military against the need to keep them a battle ready force. read more

Anna Maria Island - Historical and Future Landmarks

By: Nikki Maidment | 2010-09-03 | Destinations
Anna Maria Island possesses a rich history with wonderful historical landmarks. What's more, with exciting new projects, Anna Maria will continue to be a significant place of interest for years to come. In this article, we would like to share some amazing landmarks that help to shape its culture. read more

Most Historic Short Tweets that Shocked the World

By: Mary Rose | 2011-05-19 | Free
Have you ever thought that a person could get himself out of jail thanked to his Twittering of the word “ARRESTED” or a man made proposal of marriage to his girlfriend by tweeting “Will you marry me?” Below are some of the most historic short tweets that shocked the world since 2006. read more