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The Long and Illustrious History of Cotton Candy By : Roberto Garabell Cotton candy - what would childhood be without it? It's sticky, sweet airiness brings memories of summer days spent under the circus tent, or meandering through the country fair's exhibits. Let's not forget nights sent on the carnival's Ferris wheel, cotton candy in one hand while the other grips the car's bar for dear life. Bangkok - Where East Meets West By : Roberto Garabell Bangkok is an exciting, high contrast melting pot of east meets west. It is a dynamic city that has embraced technology and modern living with its busy expressways, bold skyscrapers and designer brand filled shopping centres. Yet underneath it all, it remains a traditional haven of culture, history and time-honored customs, where elders are respected and family always comes first. The Aztecs and their empire By : Roberto Garabell The Aztecs have always been a shining example of human progress. Their achievements and events have rivaled most of the empires of Europe. Read on to know their bloody and turbulent history. Types And Uses of Medieval Armor By : John Hilde The earliest form of medieval armor -- mail (a.k.a. “chain mail”) -- traces its origins back to around 500 BC. History of the Biomass Stove By : Brian Jenkins While a fireplace is often set into the framework of the house and is closed off in a way that allows you to see the flames and experience their heat, stoves offer a very different image. The stove image that comes to mind is of an enclosed and usually a raised metal structure that is often mostly closed off. The History of the Jamaican People and Their Culture By : CS Stephanie Larkin Jamaica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean, but this country is also called home by millions of people. Most tourists never learn about the history of the Jamaican people, but if you’re planning to vacation here, you will enjoy and understand it more if you better understand their culture. The Coral Reefs of Jamaica - History and Interesting Facts By : CS Stephanie Larkin Jamaica is a premier destination for vacationers looking for a little fun in the sun, and this country's coral reef is a spectacular site that thousands view every year. Unfortunately, these coral reefs could be in danger. Learning a bit about the history of Jamaica's coral reefs can help to show you why it is so important to save them. The History Of Birth Records By : VitalChek Staff Certified birth certificates are a fairly recent invention, common only since the 1900s in the United States. Prior to that, births frequently went unrecorded or were written down by doctors, midwives, church officials, government bodies or family members. Historically speaking, the recording of the births of many prominent figures has taken many forms: Cleopatra: born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt, this queen and legendary beauty's birth was recorded by priests in hierogl... Tracing One's Roots Via Family History Genealogy By : Roger Mitchell The family has always been considered as the strongest force in the society. Known as the most fundamental civilization in the world, it defines the rise and fall of every community and group. In whatever culture, the family has always played a major role in unifying the people of its race. Even in today’s modern era when the limits of socialization are starting to get shattered and the boundaries of communication are slowly disappearing, the family remains basic in every human life. Nobody is ... 911 Truth And Using Coal As A Substitute Fuel For Gasoline By : GARKO If your head is not buried so deeply uh… in the sand that you have been thoroughly oblivious to happenings in this country for most of this decade you certainly have fundamental concerns about what our government is doing. Kosovo Crisis By : John Peer Kosovo is the southern province of Yugoslavia and is spread over an area of approximately 4300 miles; of the two million population, 90% are Muslims and 10% are Serbs. The Muslims had been demanding independence for the past few years but the Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosovic played the butcher's role by shelling and destroying valleys of the Albanian Muslims. The Serbs, under his orders, committed heinous crimes, which included gang rapes of Muslim women and torturing thousands of ... Alexandria- the ancient place of ancient stunning architecture! By : David Urmann Alexandria city is one of those few cities which boasts of a large number of places to see. It has always enjoyed a lot of popularity as being one of the most sought after vacation places. With a comprehensive and wide-ranging heritage and history of its own you’ll find many varied architectural sites in this city. The Fountain of Hooey: Ponce de Leon in Florida By : David Urmann 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. New-Gate in New England: Hard Time Connecticut Style By : David Urmann Connecticut was once home to America’s biggest dungeon: the mine/prison known as New-Gate. All About The Massachusetts Historic Deerfield By : David Urmann Historic Deerfield’s motto is “New England as you hope to find it!”, and it certainly is!
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