History
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United States
California history
Brief History of California Abridged A brief overview of the history of California, a state on the West Coast of the United States. California in the early days Humans have lived in California since 10,000 BC When Europeans arrived in the 16th century, the natives lived in small towns. They lived on acorns and hunted animals such as deer and rabbits. They also fished. The indigenous peoples made baskets, some of which were so well woven that they could hold water. Europeans arrived in 1542 when the Spanish Juan Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay. In 1579 Francis Drake anchored…
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History of Caracas
Brief history of Caracas summarized We get to know the history of Caracas, in a brief and summarized way. The origin of Caracas The history of Caracas dates back more than 400 years, when indigenous communities occupied much of the valley. In the year 1562, the Spanish explorer Francisco Fajardo arrived with the ambition to create a plantation here, after establishing a series of settlements along the north coast. The initial settlement of Fajardo was soon destroyed by the natives of the region, but it would be the last rebellion of the natives. In July 1567, the foundations of Caracas,…
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Welsh
History of Cardiff
Brief history of Cardiff summarized A brief overview of the history of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Cardiff Roman Fort Cardiff began as a Roman fortress. The Romans invaded Wales around 50 AD and around 55 AD they built a fort on the site of Cardiff. In the late 1st century the fort was reduced in size, as Wales was at peace. However, in the mid-3rd century the fort was rebuilt and strengthened to defend South Wales against invading Irishmen. However, in the fourth century Roman civilization declined. At the end of the century the Romans abandoned Cardiff Fort. Cardiff…
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History of Chicago
Brief history of Chicago summarized We review the brief history of Chicago summarized. Chicago’s founding The history of Chicago begins in the year 1673. In that year two Frenchmen, Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, arrived in the area. (The name Chicago is derived from a Native American word of uncertain meaning, checagou.) However, the French did not settle in the area. The first non-Indigenous person to make their home in the area was an African American from the Caribbean named Jean Baptiste Point du Sable who built a house there in 1779. Then, in 1803, the American government built a…
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History of Mexico City
Brief history of Mexico City A brief review of the history of Mexico City, in this summary. Early history Mexico City is located in a valley that was inhabited by various indigenous groups between 100 and 900 AD These tribes were related to the Toltecs, who established Tula approximately in the year 850 AD in the current state of Hidalgo. When the Toltecs declined in power and influence, the Acolhula, Chichimeca, and Tepenaca cultures rose in their place. Teotihuacán was founded in 1325 AD by the Mexicas. Its development fulfilled one of its ancient prophecies: The Mexica believed that their…
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Colorado history
Brief Colorado History Abridged Brief review of the history of Colorado summarized. Early Colorado The first people in Colorado arrived about 12,000 years ago. At first they lived mainly by hunting mammoths. But the mammoths became extinct and the bison became the main food source. The Spanish introduced horses to North America, and in the late 17th century horses came to Colorado and transformed hunting. In the early 19th century, France claimed part of what is now Colorado as part of its Louisiana Territory, but in 1803 the French sold the land to the United States. In 1848 Mexico relinquished…
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History of Copenhagen
Brief history of Copenhagen summarized A brief look at the history of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The birth of Copenhagen There is evidence that Copenhagen existed as a settlement more than 6,000 years ago, but its first written record dates to 1043 BC. Copenhagen, in those days called “Havn”, meaning the port, had little strategic or political importance. Most of the inhabitants of “Havn” earned their daily bread by fishing for the abundant herring in the Øresund. In the following two centuries, fishing and trade turned the small fishing village into a flourishing town. And in 1343 King Valdemar…
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Poland
History of Krakow
Brief history of Krakow summarized Clear, entertaining and simple vision of the history of Krakow, a wonderful Polish city. Old krakow Legend has it that Krakow was founded by a hero named Krak (or Krakus) who killed a dragon by feeding it animal skins filled with sulfur. Actually, Krakow was a prosperous settlement and a great center of commerce in the 10th century. Kraków was first mentioned in 965 by a Spanish merchant who described a flourishing city on important trade routes. By the year 1000, Kraków already had a bishop. Then in 1028 Kraków became the capital of Poland.…
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History of Crete
Brief history of Crete summarized The history of Crete, in a brief and summarized way. The origin of Crete The origin of the people who settled in Crete in 2600 BC is unknown. They were peaceful, progressive, creative, and most importantly, they knew how to navigate. Over the next 1,000 years, the Cretans make their country a great naval and commercial power. The great economic power of the island can be clearly seen in the remains that were found during the excavations at Knossos. Huge palaces with many rooms, adorned with rare paintings exude the joy of life, kindness and…
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Ireland
History of Dublin
A brief history of Dublin in a nutshell A brief tour of the history of Dublin, the capital of Ireland, in a nutshell. Dublin and its Viking origin Dublin was founded by the Vikings. They founded a new city on the south bank of the Liffey in the year 841. It was called Dubh Linn, which means black pool. The new city of Dublin was fortified with a ditch and earth wall with a wooden palisade on top. In the late 11th century stone walls were built around Dublin. The Danes also erected an artificial hill where the men of…
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