Have you ever wondered where yeast comes from? Common yeast varieties such as baker’s yeast are widely available. You can trace the use of yeast to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Middle Eastern, and even primitive European cultures.
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Largest Renaissance Fairs in the US: Celebrating History
Who doesn’t love a Renaissance Faire? Okay, I’m sure there’s someone out there who doesn’t but I don’t get it. You get to dress up in 16th century costumes. Or pirate costumes. You usually get to wear a sword or fairy wings or a really awesome set of armor.
The History of Halloween
Jack O’ Lanterns are a Halloween tradition that dates back hundreds of years.
A Short History of Mother’s Day: The Real Story and Traditions
Mother’s Day is observed in different forms throughout the world. The basic crux of the holiday, however, remains to honor motherhood. But do you know why and how this holiday came into existence? Read on to learn about the history of mother’s day.
Historic Sites in the American South
The American south offers a great deal of natural beauty, diverse cultures and very interesting sites of historical interest.
Top 10 Historical Fiction Books for Kids
Contributed by Aurora LaJambre, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru Historical fiction books for kids go where social studies and history text books often cannot.
The history of the General Motors Corporation
Innovation is the word that led to GM’s success
What is the origin of pink for girls?
Musician Pink isn’t exactly a girlie girl
Where to find Valentine’s Day poems
On February 14th, impress your special someone with a Valentine’s Day poem!
The history of department stores
The original Macy’s in Herald Square