Gamification, Then & Now
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Whether you’re talking about chariot races in the Roman Empire, polo in ancient Persia, World Series baseball in the early 1900s, or World Cup soccer matches a century later, there’s no doubt that games and entertainment have been part of the human experience since day one.
The Georgian architectural style – what should you know about it?
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The Georgian style can easily be identified through its classical details, symmetrical lines, and formal features. It was the main architectural style used to design houses in the English colonies in the 18th century, but many constructions passed the test of time and we can still admire them in their full beauty. It does not matter if we are talking about houses in Dublin, Bristol, Edinburgh or London, no one can mistake them with another style.
America's Documents of Freedom
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"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
18th Century Workplace Safety & Liability vs. Today
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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Workplace safety is a common concern in the modern era. Slip and fall accidents, back pain from sitting at a desk for too long, carpal tunnel from using a mouse and keyboard — there are a variety of safety concerns that employees and employers alike think of when considering the design of modern workplaces.
18th Century Medicine
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Unlike today, 18th century medical sciences were not as advanced in scientific knowledge because the body and its functions were still a mystery. In Europe, the doctors still adhered to the dogmas of vitalists, iatrochemists, and iatrophysicists. Each follower of these "brands" of medical practice argued over which of their single causes explained all human health.
Coffee a Historic Drink
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Coffee, that great morning eye-opener and body starter, has been around for a long time. In fact, there are entire Web sites solely devoted to coffee and its history.
On This Day in History For the Month of May
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Take a look at the important historical events that took place in the Month of May that changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in May
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Here are the famous people who were born in May. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in May.