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What is the history of Palm Sunday?

Jesus Christ received a grand reception into the city of Jerusalem after many people had gained faith in him. News had spread across Galilee that he was the true Messiah after he raised Lazarus from the dead.\nJesus made his epic entry into this city on the back of a donkey instead of a horse to show his humbleness. Along the way, people waved palm branches at him and laid them on the road before him, while shouting praises at him. The modern-day Christian celebration, as of 2015, derives its name from this entry.\nTo celebrate, congregations of worshippers assemble together and make processio..

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What were the "95 Theses"?

Born in 1483 to a prosperous German family, Luther first studied to be a lawyer. However, after attributing his survival after a violent thunderstorm to a miracle of God, he entered a monastery. He continued his studies and became convinced of Augustine's assertion that salvation was only by grace, not by deeds. He became incensed at the sale of indulgences, or absolutions from sin, by the Catholic Church, and posted the 95 Theses to provoke public debate on the topic. Although the main seller of indulgences, Johann Tetzel, promised that upon purchase of the indulgences souls were instant..

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Who was George Eastman?

George Eastman was born in Waterville, New York, in July 1854. In his 20s, Eastman began researching how to make photography lighter and easier for common people to use. He developed a gelatin-based paper film and way to coat dry plates, paving the way for cameras to become smaller and less expensive.\nIn 1888, after integrating a roll-holder device co-invented with William Hall Walker, Eastman launched the Kodak Company. In 1889, the company developed a flexible film that could be inserted by the camera user. The film found application by Thomas Edison in the new motion picture industry. This..

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Why did Henry VIII create the Church of England?

When Henry VIII started the Church of England, Roman Catholicism was already roiling under the effects of Reformation, which started in 1517 as the German Lutheran church began a separation of its own. Henry irritated the Catholic establishment even further, not just by separating from Catholicism but also by funding the first translation of the Bible into English.\nHenry's decision to establish the Church of England was far from the last word in British religion. The country was governed by Catholic and Anglican monarchs -- and even a Puritan protectorate under Oliver Cromwell -- until W..

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What were colonial boy's chores?

If his family lived on a farm, by age 6 a boy helped his father with all the farming tasks he could physically perform, including fetching water and wood, gathering eggs, caring for animals, or assisting with planting and harvesting crops. In town, a boy helped with similar chores at home and also was trained in his father's business.\nPoor boys might not attend school in order to help at home more, while richer boys might work after school with their fathers, spend more time reading or learning, and have more leisure time because if the family had servants to assist with the household ch..

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What were the Minoans best known for?

In the 1900s, the Minoans were given their name by Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who thought he had found the palace of King Minos of Greek mythology. The Minoan economy was based on commerce and natural resources. Trade routes were complex between Crete, Syria, Egypt and other Mediterranean regions; trade included food, cloth, dyes, tin, precious stones, timber, silver and gold. There were many farming families in Crete, as well as a wealthy class.The Minoans are known for their palaces, especially at Knossos, and their art, including wall frescoes and statues depicting religious ..

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During what years did WWII occur?

The war began with Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939. Italy and Japan later joined Germany, and the three nations were known as the Axis. The Soviet Union joined Great Britain and France to form the Allies, who were later joined by the United States. Major turning points of the war included the invasion of Normandy in 1944 and the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. More than 40 million casualties were reported in the six-year conflict that ended with the surrender of Axis forces in 1945.

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What was Paul Revere's most famous quote?

If Revere said anything at all, which many historians question because shouting could have drawn unwanted attention from English soldiers, it would have been to the effect of the "Regulars." The Regulars was the term colonists used to refer to British soldiers. Contrary to popular belief, Paul Revere did not ride alone on the journey during which he supposedly uttered his most famous words. At least two other men rode with him.

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How many second-class cabins did the Titanic have?

Second-class cabins contained either two or four beds bunked, and passengers had to share communal bathrooms. These cabins and other second-class accommodations were scattered over seven of the ship's decks, with both an electric elevator and a grand stairway used for access between levels. The second class passengers had their own dining and smoking rooms separate from those of the first and third classes, as well as a library.

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Has anyone published the national debt by president?

There is more than one way to look at each president’s contribution, according to About.com. One method is to examine each year’s budget deficit. This is not necessarily the most accurate portrayal, however, as a president can make his deficit appear smaller by borrowing from one governmental source to bolster another.\nA more accurate way is to look at how much the debt grew during a president’s administration. The important figures are the percentage increases from one administration to the next rather than a dollar figure. For example, Franklin Roosevelt’s $236 billion increase to t..

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