David James – Page 2 – 5-Minute History

Castle de Haar

Rising majestically above the trees, deep in the center of the Netherlands, the towers of Castle de Haar glisten in

Delicately and exotically trimmed, and made of luxurious fabrics, ball gowns are the most formal female attire for social occasions. Trimmed

Dubbed the “Roaring Twenties” in Britain and America, the “Années folles” (Crazy Years) in France, and the “Golden Twenties” in

The Grim Reaper made frequent visits to colonial Boston. Disease and the difficulties of childbirth sent many men, women, and children

In 1851, Great Britain stood at the very pinnacle of industrial and cultural leadership of the world. But running in

For Victorians, flowers were the language of love. Proclaiming feelings in public was considered socially taboo, so the Victorians expressed

Flanked and backed by majestic fir trees, Peleș Castle, sits atop a rise in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains

Britain’s heritage of piers dates from the boom in seaside resorts during the Victorian era. The first seaside piers were

From Christian martyrs to Chaucer to Shakespeare, Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, but it is the

Today, waistcoats, or vests, are the essential third piece in the traditional three-piece male business suit. Historians can precisely date