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The Pilgrims

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The Pilgrims were a group of English citizens who chose to separate from the church of England and practice Christianity freely. Much of what we know about their journeys is taken from William Bradford's. Bradford was himself a member of the Pilgrims, and so his writing is an eyewitness account of the events and decisions that shaped their destiny. Funding a New Journey. Finally on September 6, 1620, the Pilgrims depart from Plymouth, England. This time the Mayflower goes solo. By William Formby Halsall.

Silent Night - The Birth of a Christmas Carol

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Silent Night - The Birth of a Christmas Carol. In the early 19. Century, groups of musicians and actors would travel from town to town in the Austrian Alps giving performances in various churches during the Christmas Season. On December 23. That Christmas Eve, the Oberndorg congregation heard Mohr and Gruber sing their new carol to the accompaniment of Gruber's guitar. Text von Joseph Mohr. It is the earliest known manuscript of "Silent Night". Copy of original composition for " Silent Night. The Strasse...

The Bedrock of New York City

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The Bedrock of New York City. New York City was one of the earliest European settlements in North America and has long been the largest city in the United States. In 1925 it became the first city in the world to obtain a population of over 10 million people. It was in the 1920's that new technology became available that allowed the construction of buildings over 50 stories tall. NYC skyline looking North as seen from lower Manhattan. New York City (America the Beautiful). NYC skyline looking South. In a ...

Sewanee Memorial Cross - Classic History

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The Sewanee Memorial Cross sits in a wooded area on the edge of a bluff on the campus of The University of the South. In Sewanee, Tennessee. Sitting on the Cumberland plateau overlooking the Franklin County valley, it was constructed in August 1922 as a memorial to all who died in "The war to end all wars." Today it not only serves as a reminder of those who died in World War I, but for all from Franklin County who have died in wars since then. To those from the university, the military academy, Sewanee,...

Berchtesgaden - Classic History

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Salt mines were opened here in the 12th century, making the region more prosperous and beginning many centuries of rivalry with the present day Austrian towns of Hallein and Salzburg, also know for their numerous salt mines. Christlieger Island lies at the Northern end of Lake Konigsee and is the only island in the lake. It is also called Johannesinsel island after a marble statue that was erected in 1711 of Sy. John of Nepomuk (born c. 1345). Herr wen, du lieb hast den lässest du fallen in dieses Land.