Chronicles of the Past
Laurel Hill Cemetery, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a historic cemetery established in 1836. It is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere, as well as its unique burial practices, such as the use of “cradle graves” for children. But many people wonder, are there still burials at Laurel Hill Cemetery today? The answer is …
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Death is an inevitable part of life, and throughout history, people have developed various methods of transporting the deceased to their final resting place. From simple carts to elaborate carriages, the vehicles used to transport the dead have evolved over time to reflect changes in technology, fashion, and cultural beliefs. In this article, we will …
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The History of Duffy’s Cut In the early 1830s, the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad began construction of a rail line that would connect Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River. To help with the construction, the railroad hired a group of Irish immigrants who had recently arrived in the United States. These workers came from rural areas …
Laurel Hill Cemetery, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a historic cemetery that was established in 1836. It is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere, as well as its unique burial practices, such as the use of “cradle graves” for children. But what exactly are these cradle graves, and why were they used? Cradle graves, …
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José de los Santos Mauricio Moreno (Santo Domingo, November 1, 1957- September 6, 2019. He was a Dominican all-around player who played in Major League Baseball. During three seasons in the Major Leagues between 1980 and 1982 he played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Biography Although …
Marcus Livius Livius Drusus Claudianus (Latin, Marcus Livius Drusus Claudianus; d. 42 BC) was a Roman politician and military man of the first century BC, father of the Empress Livia Drusila. He fought on the side of the liberators at the battle of Philippi. Family Claudianus was a member of the family of the Claudius …
Silent The Road to the Heart is an American silent short film, a dramedy directed by D. W. Griffith, and produced by the Biograph Company of New York City. Starring David Miles, Anita Hendrie and Herbert Yost, the production was filmed in two days in March 1909 at Biograph’s Manhattan studio. It was released in …
The tufted guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) is a species of galliform bird of the family Numididae that inhabits equatorial and southern Africa. It differs from other painted birds by the black feathers on its head. Subspecies Five subspecies of Guttera pucherani are recognized. Navigation menu A modem (modem, acronym for modulator demodulator; pl. modems) is a …
Hanna Ulrika Bennison (Lomma, Sweden; October 16, 2002) is a Swedish footballer. She plays as a midfielder for Everton in the FA Women’s Super League in England and is capped by Sweden. She is an international with the Swedish national team. In January 2020, UEFA listed her among the 10 most promising youth players in …
(35029) 1981 EM22 is an asteroid belonging to the asteroid belt, discovered on March 2, 1981 by Schelte John Bus from Siding Spring Observatory, New South Wales, Australia. Designation and name Provisionally designated 1981 EM22. Orbital characteristics 1981 EM22 is located at a mean distance from the Sun of 2.324 ua, being able to move …