Santa Claus. 1881 illustration by Thomas Nast who, with the poem "A Visit from St.
Nicholas", helped to create the modern image of Santa Claus. The modern portrayal of Santa Claus frequently depicts him listening to the Christmas wishes of children Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle and simply "Santa", is a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric origins who, in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children on 24 December, the night before Christmas. However, in some European countries children receive their presents on St.
Nicholas' Day, 6 December.[1] The modern figure of Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, has part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift-giver Saint Nicholas. Predecessor figures Saint Nicholas.
King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table. Reference Materials. Wanderlust: GOOD traces the most famous trips in history. American History. Black Blizzard. U.S. Constitution. Photos. Ancient World. Scaphism. Scaphism, also known as the boats, was an ancient Persian method of execution designed to inflict torturous death that was described by the Persians' archenemies, the Greeks.
The name comes from the Greek σκάφη, skáphe, meaning "anything scooped (or hollowed) out". The intended victim was stripped naked and then firmly fastened within the interior space of two narrow rowing boats (or hollowed-out tree trunks) joined together one on top of the other with the head, hands and feet protruding.
The condemned was forced to ingest milk and honey, and more honey would be poured on him to attract insects, with special attention devoted to the eyes, ears, mouth, face, genitals, and anus. In some cases, the executioner would mix milk and honey and pour that mixture all over the victim. He would then be left to float on a stagnant pond or be exposed to the sun. Historical descriptions[edit] Similar practices[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] Prague Astronomical Clock - 600th Anniversary Show.
European History Interactive Map. A Henry James Timeline. Henry James lived from 1843 to 1916, a time of social and political revolution in Europe and industrial revolution in America.
The American-born James, who traveled extensively, finally settling in England, was able to witness the changes in both places firsthand. His many novels and stories explore the great "continental divide" between his native land and his adopted home. Learn more about the personal and professional life of this prolific and well-traveled man in the context of world events in A Henry James Timeline. Interactive Flash version of A Henry James Timeline [390K]Flash 4 plugin required. You can download the free Flash plugin from Macromedia's Web site. Text version of A Henry James Timeline. The Holy Sepulchre Virtual Tour - Jerusalem www.360tr.com.
Printable Exhibition. Similarities Between the Assassinations of Kennedy and Lincoln - Succeed through Studying History. SfC Home > History > Explanation of the similarities between the assassinations of John F.
Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln - Succeed by Studying History. Key words: President, Lyndon Johnson, John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, coincidence, circumstances, Congress, Ford, civil rights, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions by Ron Kurtus (revised 24 November 2006) American presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Questions you may have include: What were the comparisons? This lesson will answer those questions. Comparison of events The following chart compares the amazing coincidences in the deaths of Lincoln and Kennedy. . *1 Note: It is an urban myth that Lincoln had a secretary named Kennedy.
. *2 Note: There is no record whether or not Kennedy's secretary warned him. *3 Note: Booth actually fled to a farm and was killed in a tobacco barn. Other interesting facts Apparently Lincoln had a dream several days before the assassination that he had been killed. Skeptics disagree Summary. Top 10 Civilizations That Mysteriously Disappeared. Throughout our history, most civilizations have either met a slow demise or were wiped out by natural disasters or invasion.
But there are a few societies whose disappearance has scholars truly stumped: 10. List of unusual deaths. This is a list of unusual deaths.
This list includes unique or extremely rare circumstances of death recorded throughout history, noted as being unusual by multiple sources. Some of the deaths are mythological or are considered to be unsubstantiated by contemporary researchers. Oxford Dictionaries defines the word "unusual" as "not habitually or commonly occurring or done" and "remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others. "[1] Some other articles also cover deaths that might be considered unusual or ironic, including List of entertainers who died during a performance, List of inventors killed by their own inventions, List of association footballers who died while playing, List of professional cyclists who died during a race and the List of political self-immolations. Antiquity[edit] Middle Ages[edit] Renaissance[edit] 18th century[edit] 19th century[edit] 20th century[edit]
Famous & Major Historical Events in World History.