This Day In History - September 1 - The Cod War

The Cod War between Iceland and Great Britain occurred over a period of two months in 1958, commencing on September 1 of that year. It presaged two more dissagreements which took place over the next twenty years as the two nations bickered over fishing rights.

Submitted By Wondo

A Proud Boston Legacy: Laura Bridgman and the Perkins School for the Blind

This article highlights the Perkins School for the blind and Perkins History Museum. It includes a brief history of the school and of Laura Bridgman, the first deaf-blind person to learn to read and write. Sources included at the end of the article.

Submitted By wdadkins

Trade in England, Early Middle Ages

This article concerns the evolution of trade in the England of the middle ages. It discusses the village markets, the annual fairs and the beginnings of foreign trade from Europe.

Submitted By Rain

The Scottish Enlightenment: How A Poor Nation Became an Intellectual Powerhouse

Scotland´s rise from a poor, subjugated, and small nation became one of Europe´s intellectual superpowers. This Scottish Enlightenment was critical in the development of modern science, secular philosophy, economics, and eventually, the industrial revolution.

Submitted By Barclay Rodgers

Visit the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas

Looking for a bit of history in San Antonio, Texas? Try visiting the Alamo. It´s an experience that your entire family might enjoy.

Submitted By Ink Slinger

The Ark of the Convenant

An article discussing the conspiracy theories sorrounding the lost Ark of the Covenant.

Submitted By Mattsseru