Origins - History
|
The Sphinx of GizaThe Sphinx of Giza is one of the largest and most recognisable statues in the world. Standing 20 metres high and 72 metres long, the half-man, half-lion colossus of stone was sculpted 4,500 years ago but was almost lost beneath the desert sands... Read More.. |
| Be the first to comment |
|
Quick study: The Nobel Prize For more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have rewarded humankind’s greatest successes in science... |
|
Why did men’s watches move from pocket to wrist?Until the 20th century, ‘wristlet’ watches were worn by women – and were considered an... |
|
Who invented sign language for the deaf?The deaf did. In fact, sign language is barely related to the spoken language at all: it is a... |
|
Where did the days of the week get their names from?Where the days of the week – and months of the year – got their names from. |
Featured Content
Featured Content
|
| The Sphinx of Giza 4The Sphinx of Giza is one of the largest and most recognisable statues in the world. Standing 20 metres high and 72 metres long, the half-man, half-lion colossus of stone was sculpted 4,500 years ago but was almost lost beneath the desert sands of Egypt. | | Quick study: The Nobel Prize3 For more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have rewarded humankind’s greatest successes in science and the arts. They have the power to transform scientists into celebrities, writers into legends of literature. | | Where did the days of the week get their names from?2 Where the days of the week – and months of the year – got their names from. |  | The history of marriage1 We are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? |  | The history of the white wedding dressWe are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? Here we explore the history of the white wedding dress . . . |  | The history of wedding ringsWe are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? We explore the history of the wedding ring . . . |  | The history of the ring fingerHow wedding rings came to be worn on the fourth finger of the left hand |  | The history of dining outFor centuries most people ate at home. Now city streets are lined with cafés, restaurants and snack bars. So when did eating out become the social event that it is today? |  | History of the knife and forkThe origins of modern cutlery |  | The history of workMost people today work a five-day week. But who decided that we should work all day – and that it was necessary to have a ‘job’? |
1-10 of 14 items
Your Words
Your Words
We pay up to $500 for true stories, and $100 for anecdotes and jokes that we print in the Reader’s Digest Magazine
Have You Seen...
 Tools & Workshop |  Home Renovations |  Embrace Life |  Food & Recipes |  Food & Recipes |  Medical Health |
| Important Information |  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Care | |||||
| | |||||
 | WIN! WIN! |
 | Shop at our store!• Books • DVDs • Music • Gifts |
|
|
