| Labor Day - A Day of No Labor |
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| Exploring the history of Labor Day -- a national day of rest |
09/04/2009 |
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| How did a holiday full of fun and festivities ever get a name like Labor Day? This article compares the beginnings and observation of the holiday in the 1800s to today. |
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| Earthquake Strikes South Carolina!!! |
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| Comparing a recent tremor in Dorchester County to the major Charleston earthquake of 1886 |
08/30/2009 |
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| On August 30, 2009, an earthquake struck the city of Summerville. This article compares this minor tremor (it measured only 3.2 on the Richter Scale and caused no damage) to the major earthquake that ravaged Charleston in 1886. |
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| School's in Session |
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| How does school today compare to school 100 years ago? |
08/20/2009 |
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| In honor of the new school year, we compare what will be taught in this upcoming year with what was taught in years past. |
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| You Call That English? |
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| Ways that the English language continues to change and evolve |
08/19/2009 |
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| Where do slang words and catch phrases come from? This article discusses the evolution of the English language from its beginning to modern times. |
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| Military Might |
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| How the modern military has evolved over the generations |
08/18/2009 |
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| This article examines how today's modern military has evolved over the ages, from ancient times to the middle ages, to the past century. |
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| Getting Out of Debt |
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| Comparing today's national debt with the one that existed during the Great Depression |
08/10/2009 |
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| People are always talking about the "national debt," yet very few really understand what it is. This article defines the debt, and compares today's national debt with the one that existed during the Great Depression. |
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| Would the early civilizations have supported this major legislation? |
08/10/2008 |
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| The "No Child Left Behind" Act is one of the most sweeping pieces of educational legislation in history. This article explores how the people in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt would have reacted to it. |
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| It's Getting Crowded in Here |
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| Overpopulation--Was it a problem for the early huner-gatherers? |
11/30/2005 |
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| Overpopulation is a serious issue in today's world, but is it something that the early hunter-gatherers had to worry about? This article examines the issue. |
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| Exploring the Red Planet |
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| The English colonized the United States--who will colonize Mars? |
11/26/2005 |
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| In early 2004, a rover was successfully sent to the planet Mars. This article compares how the exploration--and perhaps colonization--of space could mirror the travels to the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. |
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| The Typical Work Week |
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| How the 40-hour work week compares to the expectations of the past |
05/23/2005 |
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| A "full-time" job isn't what it used to be. This article compares the 40-hour work week with the conditions that existed prior to the 20th century. |
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| Raising the Terror Alert |
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| How "terrorists" led to the fall of the Roman Empire |
05/16/2005 |
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| Terrorism is nothing new. This article explains how "terrorism" was one of the major contributors to the fall of the Roman Empire. |
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| President Blamed for Loss of Jobs |
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| Is the United States economy mirroring the Great Depression |
05/09/2005 |
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| During the 2004 Presidential election, critics blamed George W. Bush for being the first president to lose jobs since the Great Depression. This article explores whether or not the current economy can really be compared to the Depression era. |
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| The Obsessed Sports Fan |
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| The "Sports Craze" dates back to the Roaring Twenties |
05/05/2005 |
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| The rise of professional sports can be attributed to the decade of the "Roaring Twenties." This article compares professional sports in today's world with the industry in its early days. |
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| Safety First |
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| A look at how modern safety standards stem from the Progressive Era |
04/25/2005 |
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| The Progressive Era was marked by an increased social awareness. This article examines how public safety became a priority at that time, and how safety standards have developed through the years. |
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| Finding Your Way |
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| The evolution of navigational techniques |
04/18/2005 |
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| The "Age of Exploration" took place during the 15th and 16th centuries. This article compares navigational techniques that have changed over time as people continue to expand their horizons. |
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| Making Soldiers in South Carolina |
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| From militia men to professional soldiers |
03/25/2005 |
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| South Carolina was once the training ground for militia troops during the American Revolution. This article reveals how the state is now a top location for training professional soldiers. |
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| Paying the Rent |
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| Paying the rent today is easier than sharecropping during Reconstruction |
03/21/2005 |
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| People are always complaining about the high costs of rent. This article compares the rental agreements today with those that existed for the sharecroppers during Reconstruction. |
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| The Mighty Skyscraper |
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| Comparing modern skyscrapers with the world's first skyscrapers |
03/18/2005 |
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| Buildings just keep getting taller. This article compares new skyscrapers with the world's first skyscrapers (which were built in the late 1800s). |
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| Cracking the Code |
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| Comparing today's computer hackers to World War II codebreakers |
03/14/2005 |
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| Desktop computers weren't around during World War II--but there were still plenty of hackers. This article compares modern day computer hackers to those who worked on cracking enemy codes during World War II. |
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| Letting off Some Steam |
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| A comparison of Mt. St. Helens to Mount Vesuvius |
03/09/2005 |
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| In October 2004, Mt. St. Helens started to show signs of activity. This article compares this massive volcano to Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city of Pompeii in 74 AD. |
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| An Educational Experiment |
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| Recent changes are not the first time South Carolina has taken bold steps to improve education |
03/08/2005 |
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| Over the years, South Carolina has battled to improve its public education. This article compares the bold steps that have been taken in recent years to the "Port Royal Experiment" during Reconstruction. |
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| Ashlee Simpson's Embarrassing Blunder |
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| Simpson's lip-synching blunder vs. the theater tricks of the Elizabethan Era |
03/05/2005 |
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| Ashlee Simpson got caught lip-synching her songs on the popular show "Saturday Night Live." In her defence, however, this article will show that "performance tricks" have existed since the days of Shakespeare. |
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| The Poverty Gap & the French Revolution |
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| How the definition of "poverty" has changed over the generations |
03/02/2005 |
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| When widespread poverty swept through France in the late 1700s, the result was the French Revolution. This article examines how the definition of "poverty" has changed since the years of the Revolution, and whether conditions are improving or worsening. |
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| Man Accused of Plotting to Kill President Bush |
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| As charges are investigated, a look back at the Kennedy assassination |
02/23/2005 |
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| A Virginia man has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President George W. Bush. This article takes a look back at the last President to be killed by an assassins bullet--President John F. Kennedy. |
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| The Global Economy |
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| From bartering with Native Americans to international Trade |
02/21/2005 |
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| The United States is a key player in today's global economy. This article compares this global market with the simple bartering system used by the nation's early settlers and Native Americans. |
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| High School Graduate |
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| Why Americans value secondary education |
02/18/2005 |
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| A public education is one of the benefits provided to all American citizens. This article compares today's educational opportunities with those that existed in the early days of American settlement. |
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| Welcome to the Citadel |
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| The Military College of South Carolina--Then & Now |
02/16/2005 |
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| The Citadel has a longstanding tradition as one of the finest military colleges in the nation. This article reviews the history of the college, from its beginnings in the Antebellum Era to today. |
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| North Korea and Iran Pose Nuclear Threat |
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| North Korea and Iran carry on where the Soviet Union left off |
02/14/2005 |
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| During the Cold War, people believed that a nuclear attack would result in MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction). This article explores nuclear threats that continue to exist(such as North Korea and Iran) after the fall of the Soviet Union. |
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| South Carolina Settles into 2005 as China Celebrates the Year of the Rooster |
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| In the midst of the Chinese New Year, a look at South Carolina in 2005 vs. South Carolina a century ago |
02/09/2005 |
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| As the people in South Carolina settle into 2005, the people in China are just beginning their New Year. In the midst of the celebration, this article compares the state of South Carolina in 2005 to the way it was a century ago, in 1905. |
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| New England Wins Superbowl |
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| Superbowl is most hyped athletic event in history—take a look back at the rise of professional sports |
02/07/2005 |
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| The Superbowl is the most watched and anticipated athletic event in history. This article explains how professional sports became so important in America. |
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| Getting the Word Out |
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| Comparing the Internet with Gutenburg's printing press |
02/04/2005 |
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| Over the past decade, the Internet has proven to be a revolution in communication technology. This article compares the World Wide Web to Gutenburg's printing press, which changed the world in the mid-1400s. |
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| President Strom Thurmond??? |
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| Bush prepares for the State of the Union--a look back at Thurmond's bid for the presidency |
02/02/2005 |
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| President George W. Bush is preparing to deliver his annual State of the Union address. This article looks back at Senator Strom Thurmond's bid for the presidency as a "Dixiecrat" during the 1948 election. |
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| Iraq--The Vote is In!!! |
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| Comparing the Iraqi struggle with democracy with the Americans during the Revolutionary War period. |
01/31/2005 |
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| The nation of Iraq is trying to create a Democratic government. This article explores whether the struggles of the Iraqi people today are similar to the struggles of the American people during the Revolutionary War period. |
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| Obesity - A "Growing" Problem |
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| Comparing today's diet with the diet of early human beings. |
01/27/2005 |
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| Eating habits have changed over the past 10,000 years. This article examines why this change has led to the rising problem of obesity. |
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| Saying Goodbye to a Legend |
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| Late-Night host Johnny Carson dies at age 79--a look back at comedy from the Middle Ages to today |
01/23/2005 |
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| Johnny Carson was the king of late night television. To honor his passing, this article takes a look back at comedy through the ages, from court jesters of the Middle Ages to modern stand-up comics. |
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| Another Inauguration for President Bush |
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| Taking a look at the history of the Presidential Oath |
01/20/2005 |
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| As he is inaugurated for his second term, George W. Bush will take the Presidential Oath for the 55th time in the nation's history. This article discusses the tradition of the Presidential Oath. |
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| Deadliest Day in Iraqi Occupation |
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| Comparing the situation in Iraq to the occupation of Germany after World War II? |
01/18/2005 |
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| Wednesday, January 26, 2005, was the deadliest day for Americans in Iraq since the end of the war. This article compares the current military occupation of Iraq with the military occupation of Germany after World War II. |
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| Happy Birthday Martin Luther King |
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| Remembering Dr. King's legendary "I Have A Dream Speech" |
01/17/2005 |
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| As we celebrate the birthday of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., it seems like an appropriate time to look back at his life. This article details Dr. King's unforgettable "I Have A Dream" speech. |
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| Town Evacuates After Train Wreck |
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| Fatal railroad disaster in South Carolina, the same state that was the site of the nation's 1st passenger locomotive accident |
01/15/2005 |
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| Many people living in Graniteville, South Carolina, were forced to evacuate after a train wreck leaked chlorine gas into the air. This article tells how South Carolina was also the site of the nation's first passenger locomotive accident in 1831. |
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| Tidal Wave!!! |
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| Comparing the recent Tsunamis in Asia with the 1931 Huang He River flood |
01/04/2005 |
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| The total of destruction of the Asian tsunamis is still being measured. This article compares this recent natural disaster with the terrible Huang He River flood in 1931. |
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| Relief Continues to Pour In |
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| The origin of the Salvation Army, one of the charity groups lending a helping hand to tsunami victims |
01/01/2005 |
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| Aid continues to arrive for the victims of the recent tidal waves in Asia. This article remembers the origin of the Salvation Army, one of the groups leading the Relief Effort. |
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| It's all about Merchandising |
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| Combining movies and merchandise has been going on since the 1920s |
12/28/2004 |
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| Talking movies were introduced in the 1920s. Since that time, people have been flocking to see the upcoming blockbuster. This article explains how the combination of movies and merchandise is nothing new. |
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| Time Doesn't Stand Still on the Sea Islands |
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| The Sea Islands have had their share of visitors--from explorers to tourists |
12/26/2004 |
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| The first explorers to South Carolina came to the Sea Islands in Beaufort County. This article reveals how this is still a popular destination--not for explorers, but for tourists. |
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| Tobacco & Soybeans Top the Charts |
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| What ever happened to rice & indigo in South Carolina? |
12/26/2004 |
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| Tobacco and soybeans are currently South Carolina's leading cash crops. This article compares them to the state's original cash crops--rice and indigo. |
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| All Too Familiar |
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| Recent terrorist attacks in Egypt mirror the 1972 "Munich Massacre" |
12/16/2004 |
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| Fatal suicide bombings at an Egyptian hotel target Israeli tourists. This article compares this deadly attack with the 1972 "Munich Massacre," in which terrorists murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. |
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| Taking the Subway |
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| The origin and evolution of the New York Subway system |
12/05/2004 |
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| The subway makes it easy to get around New York City. This article compares the current subway system with the original subway design. |
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| Showing National Pride |
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| Can too much patriotism lead to another World War? |
11/30/2004 |
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| Patriotism is a good thing--most of the time. This article explains how an excess of nationalism can lead to high tensions, and eventually start a war (nationalism was a leading cause of World War I). |
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| The Dreaded Income Tax |
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| Annual income tax has pestered Americans since the Civil War |
11/28/2004 |
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| Get ready to pay the tax man. This article discusses the origin and evolution of income tax, which was first introduced to pay for the Civil War. |
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| The Threat of Chemical Weapons |
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| How weapons of terrorism were used during World War I |
11/25/2004 |
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| In a new age of terrorism, a broad awareness has grown around the possibility of a chemical attack. Chemical weapons are nothing new, however. This article explains how chemical weapons of terror were used during World War I. |
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| Welcome to the Suburbs |
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| Barbed-wire fences in the Western frontier vs. white-picket fences in the suburbs |
11/24/2004 |
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| White-picket fences are shaping the modern suburbs. This article compares this new trend to the invention of barbed-wire fence, which shaped the Western frontier. |
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| The 2nd Amendment & World Revolutions |
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| How arguments protecting the 2nd amendment have changed |
11/23/2004 |
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| The 2nd amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right of American citizens to bear arms. This article explains how this right has become controversial in recent generations. |
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| Timeless Fashions |
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| Today's blue jeans stem from the California Gold Rush |
11/20/2004 |
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| Blue jeans never seem to go out of fashion. This article explains the origin and evolution of blue jeans, which were first introduced during the California Gold Rush. |
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| Happy Thanksgiving |
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| Comparing this year's Thanksgiving with the first Thanksgiving celebration |
11/12/2004 |
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| Did you know that they didn't have cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving celebration? This article compares the modern Thanksgiving celebration to the original feast held by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. |
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| Keeping the "Patriot Act" in Check |
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| Could an increase in government power lead to another Magna Carta? |
11/09/2004 |
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| The "Patriot Act" has been criticized for increasing the power of the Federal Government. That is the same complaint that led to the creation of the Magna Carta in the 13th century. This article discusses whether or not history seems to be repeating its |
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| It's Just a Myth |
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| References of Greek Mythology still seen in modern works of literature |
11/06/2004 |
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| Greek Mythology hasn't disappeared--it has just taken on a different form. This article explores how Greek myths have shaped modern literature, from novels to comic books to the movies. |
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| Need a Flu Vaccine? |
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| How does the modern flu stack up against the bubonic plague? |
11/02/2004 |
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| The medical world was shaken up in 2004 by a lack of flu vaccines. This article compares the modern flu with an epidemic that struck Europe during the Middle Ages--the Bubonic Plague. |
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| Olympics Return to Athens |
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| How the 2004 Olympic games measure up to the ancient games |
10/24/2004 |
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| The Olympic Games returned home in 2004. The athletic competition was held in Athens, Greece; the same place where it had been held over 2,000 years earlier. This article compares the modern Olympics with the ancient games. |
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| Happily Ever After |
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| The modern wedding ceremony vs. the traditional Cherokee wedding |
10/24/2004 |
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| Marriage is an almost universal concept--but the wedding ceremony is not. This article shows the differences between the traditional "White Wedding" and the traditional ceremony of the Cherokee Indians. |
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| South Carolina Produces the Perfect Soldier |
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| From the militia troops in the American Revolution to the professional soldier in today's military |
04/03/2004 |
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| A lot of soldiers have been made in South Carolina. This article discusses how the state that currently trains thousands of professional military personnel was once the home of militia troops during the American Revolution. |
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