Articles, tagged with "world war one", page 5

German Motorcycle Helmets have a long history

The motorcycle was first developed for every day use in the military during WWII. Along with this development came a lot of the motorcycle gear and motorcycle apparel that enthusiasts still use to this day. One of these style are the German motorcycle hel... Read >
Author: Misty

What is "Ugg" Means? Where can I Find Sheep Skin Boots?

The origin of the Australian ugg boot has a variety of stories as to how and when the ugg sheep skin boots were actually invented. One of the versions has the sheep skin footwear as the boot worn by pilots during World War One. These boots were referred t... Read >
Author: Brian Fong

Search past and present electoral rolls online

It's a sad fact of life that people are often parted, never to find each other again. In the past century, the dramatic upheaval posed by certain enormous historical events - World War One, World War Two and the Holocaust among the many - has meant that b... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

Some of Manila’s attractions

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Modern Manila is an intricate conglomeration of 17 satellite towns that have nothing in common. "Big Manila" stretches for several tens of kilometers and breaks apart into detached regions - "cities" - this way... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko

The t-shirt: a fashion item in constant revolution

As fashion launches itself headfirst into 2007, emerging musical trends - most notably indie rock and new rave - seem to have influenced the t-shirt design industry in a variety of ways. Tops and T-shirts for men found on the fashion highway are so bright... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

The story of the trench coat

The trench coat is now one of the most popular forms of weatherproof clothing in the world. And while it is widely acknowledged that the trench coat first became popularised during World War One, it is also important to recognise that its origins date muc... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan

Asylum Law In The United States

Asylum law is a general term that applies to any person or group who is victimized in their home country and flees to another country or state to escape. Since the Second World War, one of the most prolific admitters of asylum seekers has been the United ... Read >
Author: Mort Fertel

Niagara Falls: A Brief History

Historical background While the name "Niagara" is said to come from an Iroquois word "Onguiaahra", or "The Strait", I have found the folklore to be a more interesting story. The legend from Native American Indians tells of Lelawala, a gorgeous maiden b... Read >
Author: Stephen Nelson

Activity Marketing Report, Freebies, Internet information

When I first came on the Internet, the first thing I did was subscribed to many newsletters. Great writers, perfect English, plus very good information. But the information was geared more to experienced marketer. That and a lot were nothing more then ... Read >
Author: Bruce Chambers

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