Taps is one of the most recognizable and haunting tunes of military origin. This call is sounded at funerals, wreath-laying and memorial services.
Category: History
Origins of the Cold War
The Cold War was a hostile rivalry that began in the late 1940”s between the USA and the Soviet Union. It ended when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. The …
Origins of Irish Republican Army
In 1867, after wilts and bacterial disease destroyed the crops of the dumbstruck largely potato-dependant population of Ireland, a pressure group called the Fenians was formed but never succeeded in …
Origin of The Philippines
Summary: The breathtakingly stunning islands of the Philippines are rich in history and there is much to add from the recent dug-ups organized by archeologists. The origins of the Phillipines …
Origin of Sports
A sport would be the most pleasurable pastime for people for so many years, beginning from Ancient times, as it is noted by the Greeks. The Olympic Games was the …
Origin of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is also known as Decoration Day for honoring the soldiers who were killed during the Confederate war. It was formerly celebrated on the 30th of May. The origin …
Origin of Family Names
Eons ago, people did not have to carry any surnames. The origin of family names can be traced back the earliest to the 12th century in England. The Norman race …
Origin of Names
People need names because of identification purposes. People, places, verbs and other special items carry a special reference in order easily distinguish from one another, to clear out any form …
