Historical
Virginia House
Virginia House was once located in Warwick, England, where it had been re-modelled a series of times by various owners before making the journey across the Atlantic to Virginia.[1] Its original location formed part of a succession of buildings that had stood on the site for almost nine hundred years. Between the years of 1114 and 1119, the Priory of Saint Sepulchre was founded on the site by Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick. In 1547, the original buildings were pulled down and a mansion built, finished in 1566. The home was once again sold in 1584, to Sir John Puckering, a lawyer and Speaker of the House of Commons. He remodelled the house somewhere between the years 1581 and 1611. In 1727, the house was acquired by Henry Wise, Royal Gardener to Queen Anne and George I, staying in the family until 1851 when it was sold to the Oxford Junction Railway Company.[2] The house was sold in 1925, where it was purchased by American Diplomat Alexander Weddell and his wife.[3]
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in FYI
The Jewish Princess
My family is one of the oldest Jewish families that exists and can be traced right back to the Tribes of Judea with Cohen's (Kohen) being the patrilineal ancestors of the priests of the Temple of Jerusalem. The Kohanim have continued throughout history in many Synagogues - my father and grandfather are both part of the Kohanim in our Orthodox Jewish Synagogue. The Kohanim are also the last living descendants of the Tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel (then Judea). While many still reside in Israel, slavery and war resulted in the Jewish Diaspora. The Jewish Diaspora is the dispersion of Jews/Israelites across the globe and away from our ancestral homeland. Now, you may see a large number of Jews whose ancestry only takes them back so far which created a number of Jewish ethnic divisions; Ashkenazi (German/Russian/European), Mizrahi (Asian/African), and Sephardi (Hispanic Jews - Spanish/Portuguese heritage). My family, in particular, belongs to the Mizrahim with some family members having Ashkenazim and Sephardic roots.
By Grey Cohen5 years ago in FYI
America's Most Popular Blues Legend, A Deal With The Devil?
Many people have heard the story but not many people know the history. If you've heard the story of the "Faustian Pact" it refers to a 15th century deal between a clergyman and the demon Mephistopheles. It's debatable what really happened but the Faustian Deal has become an ingredient in many literary, musical, artistic works, and cinematic pieces. In recent years the pact with the devil, or demons, has become a recurring ingredient in the just ended television series, Supernatural. Most of those deals centered around the characters of the crossroads demons, most notably the character of Mark Sheppards' Crowley.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in FYI
Agecroft Hall, Virginia
Richmond businessman Thomas C. Williams was part of Virginia's upper-class society. A set that promoted antiquarianism and Anglophile attitudes.[1] Williams was planning on building an English manor-style house on the James river and so he travelled to England, in search of items and inspiration for his new home.[2] Whilst Williams initially travelled for inspiration, he ended up purchasing an entire fifteenth-century medieval manor house in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester, called Agecroft Hall.[3] The Agecroft Hall that Williams purchased can be dated to around the end of the reign of Henry VII, or the beginning of that of Henry VIII, although parts of the south and west wings appear to have been built about a century later. The home once consisted of twenty rooms including a great hall, parlour, dining parlour, several bed chambers and a private chapel. [4] However, the home went through many changes and renovations throughout its years, including a fire in 1894, which destroyed two wings of the house.[5]
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in FYI
Cotton Cavity
Dentists worldwide encourage their patients to floss, brush their teeth several times a day and avoid sugar at all cost. It comes at a surprise when we learn the little unknown fact that cotton candy was created by none other than a dentist. This fact always surprises people and is a great conversation starter in an event where fairy floss, also known as cotton candy is involved. One of the world’s favourite carnival snacks, commonly known as daddy’s beard (barbe a papa) in french, is commonly known worldwide.This sugary treat has so many different little nicknames. Here is a little history of the cotton candy invention.
By Jessica Bertrand5 years ago in FYI
History of March
The month that can come in “like a lion and out like a lamb” is named after Mars, the Roman god of war (and agriculture). Indeed, in French, the month is called Mars. March, or Martius as it was known in ancient Rome, is the first month of Spring and was considered a favorable season for travel, planting, or beginning a military campaign.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in FYI
10 Bizarre Inventions That Never Made It To Your Home.
With so many bright and inspired minds in the world today, the market is bound to be saturated with some inventions that are a bit odd. Today’s article compiles ten inventions that were meant for homes but were simply too bizarre to flourish for too long. The reasons for why these products failed vary, from major inefficiency to overall ineffectiveness.
By The Savant Post5 years ago in FYI
