The Twelve Days of Christmas is a well-known Christmas Song. But, did you know that it had subversive meanings during a time when the Christian faith was not accepted and permitted to be practiced? This was during 1558 to 1829 in England. It is actually a coded message embedded in a carol so children could … Read more
November is the month that kickstarts Christmas preparations for many households in the United States. The 11th month on the calendar bids farewell to autumn and gives people a chance to enjoy the last signs of fall as we welcome winter with open arms. It’s the month when winds start to blow, and temperature drops to … Read more
December is the 12th and the last month of the Gregorian calendar and the 10th month of the Roman calendar. It is a month characterized by change and transition – a time to say goodbye to the past and hello to new beginnings. Amidst the extreme seasons, people on both hemispheres of the world gear up to … Read more
February is the second month of the year and probably the most anticipated one after December (because of Christmas). It’s famous for Valentine’s Day, being the shortest month of the year, and changing its number of days every four years. Did you know that February didn’t always have 28 or 29 days? It’s fascinating how … Read more
For the majority of the world, January is all about new beginnings, resolutions, and happy moments. Even if you don’t find January particularly special, you will, after reading about all the interesting facts associated with this month. In this article, we will share some of the most interesting facts about January, including what it symbolizes, … Read more
Whether you are a practicing Christian or not, you probably have some inkling (and doubts) about Noah’s Ark. After all, this is a story from the Bible that was told to young children all over the world, and even if you didn’t hear it growing up, you must’ve come across it in your studies or … Read more
March will forever be remembered as the month when the COVID-19 pandemic took the entire world in its grasp and upended the lives of people everywhere. However, when we look past this event that extended well beyond just this month, we see that some very memorable and praiseworthy affairs have taken place during March. This … Read more
“Summer declines, and roses have grown rare, But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks, And on old garden walks, you breathe an air Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks.” —John Todhunter (1839-1916) August is the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar and the sixth month of the Roman calendar. Regardless of where you live, this … Read more
Cleopatra is the most famous Egyptian pharaoh, who ruled Egypt for 21 years. She was born in 69 BC and died in 30 BC. Cleopatra led a wealthy and extravagant lifestyle and her love affairs with Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, were well-known to the public. Despite the fact that she was able to … Read more
“We roamed the fields and river sides when we are young and gay; we chased the bees and plucked the flowers, in the merry, merry month of May.” ― Stephen Foster This poem perfectly captures the feeling that the month of May brings. May can easily be described as the most joyous month of the year … Read more
Just like the stars of hit movies like 300, the Spartans were known for their particularly brutal disposition. Spartan society was geared towards battle in every facet imaginable, and we’ve searched through a myriad of sources to bring you Most Intriguing Facts About Sparta and the Spartans 1 Once Athens was conquered by the Spartans, … Read more
While some people have built bridges for functional reasons such as safe and smooth transportation, others, it seems, only wanted to have fun and develop the fear of height in poor souls like us. If you didn’t have gephyrophobia before, after looking at these 20, you’re sure to get scared! If you’ve had the chance … Read more