Articles from ‘elocal magazine’ in ‘History’

This article examines claims surrounding the later-life research of inventor Nikola Tesla and explores theories that Tesla believed ancient and pre-industrial architecture may have incorporated technologies related to energy collection and distribution. The article draws heavily on research attributed to The Omitted Century US and discusses alleged archival material, correspondence, and unpublished claims relating to Tesla's final years. …

What if World War I was not primarily about alliances, nationalism or the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? Report by eLocal · According to independent researcher and journalist Ali McFarlane of alimcforever.com, the true forces behind the First World War were industrial chemistry, strategic resources, economic survival and the control of critical supply chains. · In a detailed presentation titled "The Real History of War – The Truth…

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti-counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations By Khachatur Manukyan, University of Notre Dame · Benjamin Franklin understood something fundamental about money that still shapes modern economies: Money only works when people believe it is real. · In the early 18th century, the British colonies suffered from a chronic shortage of gold and silver coins, forcing local…

The origins of Ashkenazi Jewish communities have been debated by historians, anthropologists and genetic researchers for more than two centuries. A recent video presentation revisits research that argues modern genetic evidence may have answered questions that written history alone struggled to resolve. By elocal International Desk · The discussion centers around DNA research and population genetics studies examining where the founding…

The Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day or Theophany, is an ancient Christian holiday that predates the celebration of Christmas. People around the world still observe it today, typically on January 6. However, some observers, including Catholics in America, honor different dates. Traditions vary by region. In many Spanish-speaking countries, children receive presents on Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) instead of or in addition to…

The concept of gathering in convivial settings to enjoy a sumptuous feast has persisted throughout the history of humankind. Dating back as far as prehistoric man, the consumption of substantial amounts of food to celebrate the midwinter solstice has been discovered through archaeological finds in locations such as Stonehenge. In the time of the Romans, the winter festival known as Saturnalia began on the 17th December and involved a week-long…

For nearly her entire life, Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, kept a diary detailing royal life, world affairs, political intrigue and even her passion for her husband, Prince Albert. Starting in 1832 when she was 13, Victoria wrote nearly every day for nearly 69 years—sometimes jotting thousands of words at a time and occasionally studding the pages with her own drawings and watercolors.…

It may not be generally known that, immediately after WWII, as many as 48,000 volunteers, both Jews and non-Jews, from 59 nations arrived in Israel to fight for its independence. About 90% of Israel's fledging Air Force pilots were new arrivals – the often-overlooked heroes of their time. In many Western countries, the present cohort of military-age young people generally seems to display an ignorance of integrity, the indispensable value of…

The first recorded use of the term “Black Friday” was applied not to post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping but to a financial crisis: specifically, the crash of the U.S. gold market on September 24, 1869. Two notoriously ruthless Wall Street financiers, Jay Gould and Jim Fisk, worked together to buy up as much of the nation's gold as they could, hoping to drive the price sky-high and sell it for astonishing profits. On that Friday in September,…

Many of us are currently opening little doors to reveal chocolate, gin or lipgloss, culminating on December 25th when the real orgy of present-opening will begin. In some households, dogs and cats have their own advent calendars, while rabbits can feast on no-mince pies to get them in the festive spirit. And this year in particular, advent windows are popping up all over the Christmas-celebrating parts of the world, with Christmassy scenes…