Stonehenge

Stonehenge is surely Britain's greatest national icon, symbolizing mystery, power and endurance. Its original purpose is unclear to us, but some have speculated that it was a temple made for the worship of ancient earth deities. It has been called an astronomical observatory for marking significant events on the prehistoric calendar. Others claim that it was a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from the societies of long ago.

While we can't say with any degree of certainty what it was for, we can say that it wasn't constructed for any casual purpose. Only something very important to the ancients would have been worth the effort and investment that it took to construct Stonehenge.

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The Wright brothers: Wilbur and Orville Wright

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The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, had two older brothers, Reuchlin (1861-1920) and Lorin (1862-1939), and a younger sister Katharine (1874-1929). They were the children of Bishop Milton Wright (1828-1917) and Susan Catherine (Koerner) Wright (1831-1889). Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana on April 16, 1867. Orville Wright was born at 7 Hawthorn Street in Dayton, Ohio, August 19, 1871.
Their father settled the family in Dayton, where he was editor of a newspaper published by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. His various jobs as a minister in that church led to the family moving frequently, but they didn't sell the house on 7 Hawthorn Street, and kept returning.

Eiffel Tower History

The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it was not accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names - including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Charles Garnier (architect of the Opéra Garnier), and Dumas the Younger - protested its construction. At 300 meters (320.75 m including antenna), and 7,000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. Other statistics include:

1. 2.5 million rivets
2. 300 steel workers, and 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it.
3. Sway of at most 12 cm in high winds.
4. Height varies up to 15 cm depending on temperature.
5. 15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets). 40 tons of paint. 1652 steps to the top.

The History of Pisa

The Location of Pisa in Italy

Pisa is a city that is beautiful, ornate, and rich in history. It is home to some of the most magnificent tourist and cultural attractions in Europe.
Pisa is much more than a city with a funky bell tower- it is a mecca of centuries-old culture, commercial endeavors, ancient settlements and high education. Though it is most famous for its incredible leaning tower, it is quite clear to those who spend some time in Pisa that there's much more going on that flawed construction.
The City of Pisa, as we know it today, is the result of many global influences that affected the entire world, not just Italy and the surrounding areas. World War II took its toll on the city, damaging many of the famous buildings and historic areas. However, both residents of the City of Pisa and Italy itself have beautifully restored Pisa to a state that is modern and functional, as well as historic.

Great Wall of China History

Great Wall Built during Warring States Period

The history of the Great Wall is said to start from the Spring and Autumn Periods when seven powerful states appeared at the same time. In order to defend themselves, they all built walls and stationed troops on the borders. At that time, the total length of the wall had already reached 3,107 miles, belonging to different states.

History of the English Language

A short history of the origins and development of English

The history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. These tribes, the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, crossed the North Sea from what today is Denmark and northern Germany. At that time the inhabitants of Britain spoke a Celtic language. But most of the Celtic speakers were pushed west and north by the invaders - mainly into what is now Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The Angles came from "Englaland" [sic] and their language was called "Englisc" - from which the words "England" and "English" are derived.

Germanic invaders entered Britain on the east and south coasts in the 5th century.

Maddi Jane's Biography

Maddi Jane is a talented young singer who was born in September 4, 1998. Maddi Jane has been singing since she was a little girl. Maddi Jane became famous after uploading her covers of songs by famous artists like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. At the time of this writing, the talented young singer’s YouTube channel ‘maddijanemusic’ has attracted over 165 million total upload views, and it has over 480,000 subscribers. Because of her achievements, Maddi Jane was invited to be a guest on Ellen Degeneres Show last year. In the show, Maddi Jane performed a song titled “Breakeven.”