Political History

The Canadian Political System
The Canadian political system as it is known today was first drafted by the "Fathers of Confederation" at the Quebec conference of 1864. This then became law when the constitution act was passed in 1867. This act gave the formal executive authority to Queen Victoria (Queen of Great Britain) which made Canada a sovereign democracy. The Canadian political system is therefore loosely based on the British system.

Secrets Behind Old Glory Revealed Part 2
If you are an American and grew up attending school in the United States, you were taught the lesson of how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But how many recall exactly what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent?

Finally Secrets Behind Old Glory Revealed
If you are an American and grew up attending school in the United States, you were taught the lesson of how Betsy Ross sewed together the first American flag in 1776. But how many recall exactly what the stripes, the stars and the colors represent?

Labor Day What Is It and Why Do We Celebrate It
If someone were to ask you the question, What is Labor Day? could you really answer it?

Who Created the First US Flag of 50 Stars
How did a 17 year old, high school sophomore, from Lancaster Ohio turn a 1958 high school project into the American Flag that we have known and loved since 1960?

Thomas Garrett and Delawares Underground Railroad
Thomas Garrett is one of Delaware’s heroes, and a shining example of the tradition of righteous dissent in America.

The Fountain of Hooey Ponce de Leon in Florida
The legend of the Fountain of Youth may be a lot of hooey, but Ponce de Leon’s trips to Florida are still very interesting.

NewGate in New England Hard Time Connecticut Style
Connecticut was once home to America’s biggest dungeon: the mine/prison known as New-Gate.

Did Colorado Kill Doc Holliday
Colorado’s hot-spring and high-altitudes may have killed Doc Holliday, one of the most famous of America’s Wild West Legends.

Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July
No matter what your traditions are, it is important to celebrate Independence Day. If you live in the US, or are living outside the country and yearning for a bit of home, there is never a better time to celebrate this historic day.

Saguaro The King of Cacti
There is no more famous symbol of the Arizona desert than the giant Saguaro Cactus, the 50-foot tall King of Cacti.

Kiwi Invader New Zealand Mud Snails Endanger Yellowstone National Park
Learn all about the pernicious New Zealand Mud Snail, scourge of Yellowstone, at Vacation Nation USA.

Indian Legends and Victorian Bath Houses The History of Eureka Springs
How do a few natural springs in Arkansas’ Ozarks result in over 150 years of all American tourism? How, indeed?

Best Beaches in Florida
Visitusa.com offers up its picks for the best beaches in Florida

Dauphin Island and the History of North Americas Colonization in Miniature
The fascinating, uniquely American history of Dauphin Island in Alabama

Bizarre Flag Facts Q As
Interesting flag facts to test your American Flag knowlege. Do you know which flag to raise first when raising the flags of several countries? Or why you would (almost) never fly the flag upside down? Check this out and then youll be the expert on flying the American Flag!

Hooray for Flag Day why do we celebrate it on June 14
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act that stated that the new flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen white stars in a blue field. This became Flag Day as we now celebrate it.

Greek Civilization What About The Women
The men of ancient Greece are well known, from Hercules to Alexander the Great. Greek women are rarely mentioned and one has to wonder why?

The Olympic Games Were Not Always So Friendly
The modern Olympics we see are often held up as a continuation of the first games. While the basic idea of sporting events is common to both, there is much that is different.

The Puzzle That Is The Atlantis Enigma
One of the great mysteries and puzzles of our time is Atlantis. Despite the passage of thousands of years, no one has been able to solve the enigma of Atlantis.

Discover Thailands Priceless Beauty
The Benjarong is Thailand’s priceless contribution to Asian pottery. Once the prized possession of royal palaces and upper-class Thais, it is today, the pride and perfection of ancient Thai craftsmanship.

Religious Conflict between India Pakistan
Politics and religion as distinct and separate dimensions of our lives. The issue of religious activists or terrorists being imbedded in their faith communities also was touched upon. In the name of religion, it is misused for political purposes. When this happens it is a result of constructions of the mind about religion and about “the other”.

The Uses Of Leather
In ancient times, survival depended on sheer agricultural and hunting skills, and the primitive man quickly discovered how to exploit nature’s offerings.

Historical Advances in Producing Electricity From the Sun
When politicians start talking about renewable energy, you know we have problems. Solar energy is a significant renewable energy and here is an overview of how the technology has developed.

Memories on Hand The Beauty of Class Rings
The first recorded instance of class rings for a graduating class occurred at West Point in 1835.

ReConnecting Again The Online Search for Classmates
As time goes by, there are certain questions that keep popping up. What ever happened to that girl I had a crush on?

History of Socks Timeline
Believe it or not socks have been around since the stone ages. They were very different from socks as we know them today. They were often made of animal skins that were tied around the ankles.

Conflict in Jammu and Kashmir JK PART I
All the disputes between India and Pakistan is because of Kashmir. There is no rear lines that’s why problem creat on border and both go to war over Kashmir. But the Government now refine the policies for bringing stability in the entire state of J&K.

The Neighborhood Mint
A book review on the history of the Dahlonega mint located in northern Georgia.

How to Send Care Packages to Troops Overseas
Care packages for troops on duty overseas are not only needed, but are still the best way to say thank you.