Libraries abound in the modern world and there are so many of them that we take them for granted. It was not always like this; the evolution of library as we know it goes back to ancient times. This articles looks at five of the world’s most ancient libraries, why they were built and what we learned from them. | Read More →

Libraries are critical to the preservation of knowledge, but not much is known about many ancient libraries. However, there is enough information to create a compelling narrative about how writings were saved and passed down. Specifically, the available sources regarding the Royal Library of Alexandria, the Library of Pergamum, the Villa of the Papyri, the Imperial Library of Constantinople, and the Library of Ashurbanipal can show us how ancient writings survived. | Read More →

Libraries have long been repositories of knowledge and centers of learning, and that did not start with their modern incarnations. This article takes a look at five of the most impressive, and most historically significant, libraries of the ancient world. | Read More →

This article covers the history of Chinese takeout boxes. This history covers their benefits and provides interesting facts about them and how to properly use them. It explains that they were originally invented in America for the purpose of selling oysters. They were later rebranded and marketed for Chinese restaurants, and the rest is history! | Read More →

Camp Upton has a long and fascinating history, one that stretches far beyond its native Long Island to the entire nation and even the world. This article takes a look at the history of Camp Upton, from its early days as a training facility to its later role as a scientific research laboratory. | Read More →

Details and facts about the Bath School Disaster, including brief commentary about American culture. The article discusses the life of Andrew Kehoe, what led to the massacre, and who was killed. | Read More →