Food Riots
The 18th century in Manchester was a turbulent period which saw numerous riots over food distribution. This article investigates the history of these food riots and the importance they played More »
Melanie Fernandes
The Great Schism
In 1378, several Popes claimed to be the true successor of St. Peter, in an event known as The Great Schism (1378-1417). This article examines the origins of the More »
The Edible Cone
The early twentieth century saw a boom in ice cream holding technology and the emergence of the edible waffle cone proved to be a big success in England. This article More »
Rwandan Genocide
In approximately 100 days between April and June of 1994, an estimated 800,000 Rwandans were slaughtered by Hutu extremists. The extremists targeted members of the Tutsi minority community who made More »