History Articles

History: Britain Recalls Rueful Return of Hong Kong to China - Posted by Creative Asst.

Deng Xiaoping’s “one country, two systems” formula, allowed Hong Kong a high degree of commercial and social autonomy and guaranteed its capitalistic structure for 50 years.

Historical Information: Tearing Down the Wall - Posted by Creative Asst.

Tearing down the wall symbolized the coming destruction of the entire hated barrier

Gangland Chicago: the historical allure of the 1920s - Posted by Andrew Regan.

What is it about Chicago's notorious gangland 1920s that never fails to capture the national imagination?

Chamonix, France - Posted by Robert Bell.

Far from being a modern, purpose built ski resort Chamonix has a long and distinguished history.

The Arlberg Kandahar - Posted by Robert Bell.

The Kandahar is one of the most prestigious races on the skiing world cup circuit and has a long and interesting history.

Celtic Crosses - An Ancient and Powerful Symbol - Posted by Martin Mallett.

Find out more about the enigmatic Celtic crosses. Revered for thousands of years, they truely hold peoples imaginations.

Fiesta! San Antonio - Posted by Robert Bell.

Fiesta is San Antonio's largest celebration. Fiesta began as a celebration of the heroes of the Battle of the Alamo. (The fight for Texas Independence.)

Cleaning a Crystal Chandelier can be fun! - Posted by dimitri.

People who love crystal often enjoy handling it. Find valuable advice how to enjoy the cleaning process of crystal chandeliers. It’s a chance to get intimate with a beautiful investment into a designer lighting fixture.

Taking Care Of Dubai's Heritage - Posted by Pankaj Mohan.

A new legislation in UAE will prevent any acts of changes or demolition of historic buildings inside the country. Learn more why any such law was felt necessary.

Murano Glass and Glassmaking Art - Posted by dimitri.

This article is a short overview of the types of the most well known types of Murano (Venetian) glass. Murano glass is experiencing its new re-birth and is very popular among the manufacturers of home decoration accessories, such as chandeliers, wall sconces, pendants, glass sculptures, etc.