Have you ever wondered how we arrived at our current state of medical knowledge? How did we evolve from tribal shamans and herb gatherers to surgeons performing intricate procedures with …
Category: Society
The Origin of Cars: A Journey from Horse-Drawn Carriages to Autonomous Cars
Consider the humble automobile. Today, it’s an essential part of our lives, a trusted companion on our daily commutes, and a symbol of freedom and independence. But how did we …
The Origins of Friday the 13th
We have at least one Friday the 13th in every calendar year. On that day, people cannot help but nurse the feeling that something really bad would happen. It’s commonly …
Origin of All Hallows Eve
All Hallows Eve is an old Celtic celebration dedicated to the dead. Halloween as it is, popularly called, is observed within the Samhain festival. The Celtics called this day the …
Origin of Black Friday (Thanksgiving Day)
The Truth about Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is an American holiday that is celebrated every year. It’s usually the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is undoubtedly a popular holiday celebrated by …
Origin of Sayings
Have you ever heard something in plain English, and the meaning is entirely different from the meaning of the words that make up the sentence? I bet you hear them …
Origins of Sociology
Sociology is the study of humanity based on several parameters. The most basic of these are: Culture, such as the language of society. Social structure, or how members of a …
Origin of Species (Book by Charles Darwin)
It is true that the book (Origin of Species) forever changed the narrative of science. The book was successfully published on November 24, 1859. Thanks to Darwin’s Origin of Species, …
Origin of Samba
Have you ever heard of a dance that even has its own national day? The answer to this is an iconic dance that is at the heart of many Brazilians …
Ethnic Origin of Last Names
Last names are also known as family names or surnames. They indicate the family to which a person belongs and they are widely used by different cultures and societies around …