Articles, tagged with "world war one", page 4

How World War 2 unfolded.

On the 28th June 1919 The Treaty of Versailles was signed after six months of negotiations at the Paris peace conference consisting of diplomats of more than thirty countries including President Woodrow Wilson of the United states, Prime Minister David Ll... Read >
Author: Richard

Lincoln : An Interesting History

Most do not realize that Lincoln actually had its beginnings as a company separate from Ford Motor Company. The company was started by Henry Leland in 1917 and named for one of Leland's heroes, President Abraham Lincoln. Henry Leland had actually been one... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner

Recognizing Rare Stamps

The mother of all rare stamps Believe it or not, there exists the stamp that would be considered as the mother of all rare stamps and quite possibly the stamp that - if given the chance - would be the one to rule them all. The stamp that costs on... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro

The Growing Popularity of the Tango

Originating in the working class suburbs of Argentina and Uruguay, the tango has gathered fame from all parts of the globe. When it comes to tango music there are many different dance variations including Argentine tango, Ballroom tango and Finnish tang... Read >
Author: Jamie Rigwell

Pilates – the Power to Heal Your Body

Tired of suffering with PAIN, ACHES OR INJURIES ? "PILATES" may be the solution you've been looking for Pilates - the Power to Heal Your Body Millions of people like you are discovering the radical changes that Pilates can bring to your mind and b... Read >
Author: Derek Kemp

Discover Your Roots With Edinburgh Homecoming 2009

If you have yet to visit the historical city of Edinburgh, Scotland, then 2009 is the time to do it. Indeed, with the whole country celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - the country's national poet and a global cultural icon -... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell

Churchill and Palestine

As with most issues Churchill was a contrarian thinker when it came to the "Jewish Question", and the creation of a Zionist State. For 40 years, in the face of media and political criticism, Churchill consistently advocated the necessity of forming in "Pa... Read >
Author: craigread01@gmail.com

How it Came to be Known as Rocky Point

HOW IT CAME TO BE KNOWN AS ROCKY POINT In 1826 the area received the name of Rocky Point from Lieutenant William Hale Hardy, retired officer of the Royal British Navy, while in search of pearls and precious metals during his travels along the coasts ... Read >
Author: Steve Schwab

Another Gift From The Kitchen

Another Gift From The Kitchen By Sandy Powers Keeping with our theme of gifts from the kitchen for the holidays during these difficult economic times, I've included a special cookie with history called the Anzac cookie. Remem... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers

A Brief History of Ladies Golf

Women's golf is extremely popular in the UK, illustrated by the fact that there are over 220,000 registered members of the 115-year-old Ladies' Golf Union. Formed in 1893, the Ladies' Golf Union (LGU) is the overall governing body for all ladies ama... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

Food Rationing: The Only Solution To Food Wastage?

As Gordon Brown urges Brits to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfill, would a return to World-War style rationing and cooking not only reduce wastage, but also help to shrink the UK's bulging waistlines and the environment in the process? ... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane

The Growing Need For Drinking Water Filters

Stories reported about how unsafe our water is have been a real boon for the makers of drinking water filters. It isn't the case of a few people crying wolf in order to make their own stocks with the company's take a jump. The dangers are very real, and w... Read >
Author: Michael S. Logan, MS

A Review of Army Surplus Kit and Equipment

Army Surplus covers a wide range of different equipment from clothing to vehicles. The term Army surplus means exactly what it says army or military surplus equipment purchased by the Ministry of Defence to be used by its employees that has become surp... Read >
Author: Alan Wildman

Motorcycles – types and use

Until World War One the largest manufacturer of motorcycles was Indian who produced over 20,000 bikes per year. By 1920 this honour went to Harley Davidson. Today, the Japanese manufacturers, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha dominate the motorcycle ind... Read >
Author: Helen

The History of Cotton Candy and How This Spun Sugar Dessert Confection is Made

Most childhood memories include reaching up to grab huge, pink swirls of cotton candy clouds at the circus or an amusement park. It brings back hot summer days, crunchy sweet candy you can only eat with your hands and of course, pink sticky faces and clot... Read >
Author: Laura Zinkan

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