#history

#history

When Streetlight first debuted in San Francisco, hardly anyone knew what a "used record" actually was. In 1975, there was no established community of people trading vinyl.

The version at Vulture is based on the recipe in Jerry Thomas' 1862 bar guide, featuring Santa Cruz rum, Curaçao, raspberry syrup, and citrus juices.

Queenstown Yellow is a tiny pocket park in London, created from a WWII bomb site and serving as a small green space amid residential housing.

After examining hundreds of medieval manuscripts and compiling their findings into a catalog, new research sheds fresh light on early medieval medical practices—many of which wouldn't be out of place on TikTok's For You Page.

When Oreos first launched in 1912, the very first sale went to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey named S.C. Thuesen. At that time, nine and one-quarter pounds of Oreos cost the store $1.85, and the tin they came in cost an additional 50 cents.

The cover story from a century ago focused on tide pools, introducing readers to these unique marine environments filled with diverse life forms like barnacles and sea worms.

Blue Bell originated in 1907 in Brenham, Texas, and started as a farmers' cooperative producing butter and sour cream out of leftover dairy from surrounding farms.

Today is Gay is a beautifully designed calendar plugin that provides a daily look at LGBTQIA+ culture and includes everything from anniversaries to homophobic tragedies.

I'm excited to work with the staff and be able to utilise the amazing collection at the museum to showcase all the stories that New York has to offer.

The original look of Olive Garden was a Tuscan-inspired Italian garden, complete with murals of the Italian countryside and features like table umbrellas and hanging plants.

The resulting unit, the "smoot," remains visible on the bridge today, with its markings repainted annually. Local police even use these markings to pinpoint locations of traffic incidents.

On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to receive a perfect score of 10 from Olympic judges.

Old Neil Condon, an All-Ireland winner with Tipp in 1945, disputed the official All-Ireland count, which lists Cork at 30 wins and Tipperary at 28.

In the 1930s, Ulam, Banach, and Steinhaus gathered at the Scottish Cafe in Lviv, discussing and documenting their mathematical ideas on marble tabletops.

"I'm coming back because boxing is my passion. It's all I think about, and I really like to make history."

"When you have that many items, you could literally build a store online that offers a wider selection than any physical bookstore could possibly carry."

The original Mason jar introduced a threaded neck and a two-piece metal lid that made it possible to reliably preserve the harvest at home.

After working together for 30 years, Adi and Rudolf Dassler fell out shortly after World War II, leading to the founding of Puma and Adidas.

On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.

Barry Warsaw, one of Python's earliest core developers, has been integral to the community since the first Python workshop in 1994, influencing Python's evolution.

The Shuttle did provide the freight and manpower for the first tentative steps toward a permanent spacefaring presence, and all the science that came with it.

The very first Girl Scout cookie sale took place in the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Sold at a high school cafeteria, the troop was selling for $0.25 to $0.35 per dozen, which sounds like a dream-come-true price right now.

In Inuit culture, babies are not born "out of wedlock," and we consider that babies themselves choose their parents. Adoption is much celebrated.

Pearl Bailey, a renowned performer, was also a cookbook author and once attempted to host a cooking show that was ultimately not picked up.

Great Warley is a village located less than 2.5 miles south of Brentwood and less than 6 miles northwest of Romford, offering easy access to both urban and suburban environments.

The show had contestants choosing whether to double their prize pot, which was all about cash despite maximum winnings being capped at 1,000 pounds.

Willis Johnson patented a game-changing solution: hand-cranking rotary egg beaters. This invention changed at-home baking for good and was registered in 1884.

Charles Wheeler remarked that the most clever and entertaining people at embassy parties were from the CIA, raising questions about their effectiveness despite their talent.

The York, a landmark pub since the 1870s, has been remodeled to showcase beautiful Victorian fittings, including a curved wooden bar and decorative mirrors.

Route 66: The First 100 Years chronicles the history of the iconic highway from its inception in 1926 through its centennial, celebrating its cultural impact.

The museum tells the history of rowing, from ancient times to the modern Olympics, with a particular focus on the history of rowing along the Thames.

This podcast dedicated to the untold tales behind history's so-called sidechicks features a tongue-in-cheek approach, highlighting the stories of figures like Madame de Montespan.

According to the USDA, on any given day, about 11% of all Americans eat pizza, which translates to around 37 million people enjoying this favorite dish.

Horse-drawn trams first appeared in London in 1861, on a route between Notting Hill Gate and Marble Arch, but were removed due to traffic concerns a year later.

When this idea began, it was really about liberty; it wasn't about immigration. The United States had ended slavery, and that's why, if you look, she's standing on the chains and shackles.

JR & Son evokes nostalgia through its historic decor and surroundings, but successfully defies expectations by delivering a high-quality dining experience that surprises patrons.

The tour starts outside Highgate Cemetery's neo-gothic western entrance and takes the tourist through leafy parkland to Lauderdale House, up the historic high street, and into the heart of the village.

Bedfords Park, a 215-acre green space, has a rich historical significance dating back to the 1400s, originally part of the Gidea Hall estate owned by various wealthy families.