A breakfast staple for Americans on the go, doughnuts are one of the stereotypical foods of American culture. But why are they called doughnuts, and why has their popularity endured?
Why do US high schools and colleges refer to the years of study as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior? Where do the titles come from? Are they used in education systems in other countries?
"Downton Abbey" portrays a grand house with many servants, but what was life really like for a typical Victorian servant? Maids of all work were often the only servant and had to do all the work!
What was life really like for servants like those in Downton Abbey? What rights did they have? What impact did technological developments have of the servant class?
The Victoria age, spanning from 1837 to 1901, saw great changes in technology, industrialization and population growth. Those with the means employed servants for every aspect of running a home. In fact, the 1851 census of England, Scotland and...
Christmas and its symbols and traditions first really became commonplace during the Victorian era. Learn how history influenced Christmas today!
Cars, horse-drawn vehicles, and pedestrians have traveled on the left-hand side of the road for centuries in the UK. Why is this the case?
Learn what Girl Scout swaps are along with what they stand for.
Yorkshire pudding is a staple for any British Roast Dinner. Made with egg, flour, milk and fat, its fluffy, crispy texture makes it a favorite. How is it made? Where did the recipe originate?
What were the conditions like aboard ship for working class emigrants? How long did the journey take? What were they given to eat?
A bridging ceremony in Girl Scouts symbolizes moving to another level of Scouting. Daisies to Brownies, Brownies to Juniors, Juniors to Cadettes . . . .
Ever wondered why a nickel is called a nickel? Where did the name come from?
My Weird School books are perfect for both boys and girls, they are funny, have memorable characters and are a perfect introduction to chapter books, particularly for reluctant readers.
What does it mean to be Welsh? What is Welsh Heritage? What traditions, language and food are important to Welsh people?