Arriving on the islands thousands of years ago, the tradition of lei-making has quickly become a symbol of Hawaii ...

Number words and number symbols : a cultural history of numbers by Menninger, Karl, 1898- Publication date 1992 Topics Numerals -- History, Numeration -- History, Abacus -- History Publisher New York ...

Jefferson, an avid weather observer, kept meticulous climate records throughout his life. In Philadelphia, during the summer ...

A ban on religious symbols in French state schools has come into force, despite Iraqi hostage-takers' demands.

According to a Consumer Public Safety Commission study on the 2023 Fourth of July celebrations: Mainstreet does not have a ...

Watch the smokestacks come down! A nuclear fusion power plant prototype called Infinity One will be built on the site.

The stacks served as a symbol for the region of TVA’s power in jobs and industry. They also served as a reminder of what it ...

Austria faced severe storms and hail, causing disruptions at a major festival, damaging crops and vehicles, and uprooting ...

Movies have no relevance if they turn away from reality, which is what the distribution struggles of "No Other Land" and ...

The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and ...

The film mixes Scarabray’s true history with symbols and scripts from unrelated cultures, creating a version far from the archaeological record.

Ever wonder what stories your dollar bill could tell? Beyond its purchasing power, the humble U.S. one-dollar bill is a miniature canvas of American history, philosophy, and aspiration. Far from ...