History logos & brands

cathalaunia.org

Cathalaunia - La Catalunya abans de Catalunya. Història de la Cultura Catalana d'abans del segle XII.

otr.com

Experience the history and sounds from the 30's, 40's, and 50's of old time radio. Broadcast radio history Timelines, Captain Midnight, Radio journalism and more!

ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com

The Ulster Historical Foundation is a long-established, highly reputable research and publishing agency.

proyectotarha.org

En recuerdo de mi madre, Carmen Alonso Suárez, tirahanera de origen, teldense de corazón, palmens...

kinderzeitmaschine.de

Mit der Kinderzeitmaschine geht es per Knopfdruck in die Geschichte: in die Steinzeit, ins Alte Ägypten, nach Griechenland und ins Römische Reich.

sandringhamhistorical.org.au

What We Do Collect, preserve and catalogue material relevant to the history of Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Hampton, and parts of Highett and Cheltenham. Record oral histories from local residents and past residents.  Disseminate this knowledge available through social media, web page, books, articles, newsletters, and displays. Research local history and write stories based on […]

thebrainchamber.com

Explore Historical Places, Ancient Ruins and Archaeological Sites around the world. See artifacts left by Ancient Civilizations such as the Romans, Egyptians, Etruscans, Maya, Aztec, Inca & Olmec

sprattonhistory.org

History of Spratton, Northamptonshire. Men who served in the First World War, Families and photo archives. Publicatons.

onwar.com

Homepage of the Armed Conflict Events Data listing modern and historical interstate, intrastate, extra-state and non-state wars and conflicts that have been initiated in any given year, worldwide.

seekkey.tech

Founder, SEEK KE | Cognitive Explorer Falsifiable. Evidence-based. Rejecting siloed academia. Host of The Kun Peng Chronicles (鲲鹏志). Author of "A Tale of Two Treaties" (双约记). Click to read houzhongxu on Substack. Launched 9 months ago.

patrimonioindustrialbiobio.cl

geschichtsverein-harpstedt.de

Geschichtsverein

mhs.mb.ca

Are you interested in the history of Manitoba and Western Canada? If so, the Manitoba Historical Society is for you! Membership is open to individuals, students, families, organizations, and businesses. JOIN Prairie History Our journal, published three times a year, is devoted to the history of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the US borderlands. It contains

geschichtsverein-aschaffenburg.de

News zu den News Neueste Publikation zu den Publikationen

cambodiatribunal.org

mws-osteuropa.org

Der russische Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine, die politischen Repressionen sowie...

war-experience.org

The Second World War Experience Centre is a UK charity collecting, conserving & making available the personal stories of those who lived through WWII

womensarchivewales.org

Welcome. Archif Menywod Cymru / Women’s Archive Wales promotes the recognition of women in Welsh history and the preservation of sources of women’s history in Wales.

arqueoscallabis.pt

A ArqueoScallabis é uma empresa no ramo da Arqueologia, salvaguarda e gestão patrimonial, que nasceu da vontade de um grupo de profissionais, todos formados em Arqueologia e História pela Faculdade de Letras de Lisboa, e com um percurso consolidado na área, através dos mais diversos trabalhos, em vários pontos do País.

ccfanow.org

Learn about the history, genealogy, and current issues faced by Choctaw and Chickasaw Freedmen. Discover resources and support for Freedmen descendants in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).

kygs.org

dailyhistoryfacts.org

On July 8, 1839, a boy was born in a small farmhouse in Richford, New York, whose name would become synonymous with wealth itself. John Davison Rockefeller grew up without privilege, but by the end of his life, he controlled roughly 90% of America's oil refining capacity and became the richest person in the country's history. His story is one of ambition, ruthless efficiency, and a legacy that still shapes debates about business and philanthropy today. An unlikely beginning Rockefeller's early life offered few hints of the fortune to come. His father, William Rockefeller, worked as a traveling salesman known for questionable business dealings, while his mother, Eliza, raised the family with strict discipline and religious devotion. The family moved frequently, and young Rockefeller took his first bookkeeping job at age 16, earning 50 cents a day. He later described that first job as the foundation for everything that followed. Rockefeller was the second of six children. He kept a meticulous personal ledger from a young age, tracking every cent earned and spent. He left formal schooling before college to begin working full time. Building an oil empire In 1863, Rockefeller entered the oil refining business in Cleveland, Ohio, just as the industry was taking shape following the 1859 discovery of oil in Pennsylvania. He founded Standard Oil in 1870 and pursued an aggressive strategy of buying out competitors, controlling railroads and pipelines, and standardizing production to cut costs. Within a decade, Standard Oil dominated the American oil industry so completely that it became a symbol of monopoly power. Historians describe Rockefeller's methods as both brilliant and controversial. He negotiated secret railroad rebates that undercut competitors and absorbed rival refineries at a rapid pace. Critics at the time accused him of anticompetitive practices, and his tactics eventually drew federal scrutiny. The breakup of Standard Oil By 1911, growing public and legal pressure over Standard Oil's market dominance led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that the company violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. The company was broken into 34 separate businesses, several of which became the ancestors of modern companies such as ExxonMobil and Chevron. Ironically, the breakup increased Rockefeller's personal fortune, since he held stock in each new company, and their combined value soon exceeded that of the original Standard Oil. A second chapter: philanthropy In his later years, Rockefeller shifted much of his focus to giving away his fortune. He established the Rockefeller Foundation in 1913, funded medical research that contributed to major advances in public health, and helped found the University of Chicago. By the time of his death in 1937, Rockefeller had donated roughly half a billion dollars to charitable causes, an enormous sum for the era. Evidence suggests his approach to structured, large-scale philanthropy helped establish a model that many modern foundations still follow. Why it mattered Rockefeller's rise reflected the broader story of American industrialization in the late 19th century: rapid growth, minimal regulation, and enormous concentrations of wealth and power. His business practices helped spur the modern antitrust movement, while his philanthropic model reshaped how the wealthy approached giving. Historians continue to debate his legacy, torn between admiration for his business discipline and criticism of the methods he used to achieve it. From a farmhouse bookkeeper to the country's first billionaire, Rockefeller's life remains a case study in how ambition, strategy, and controversy can combine to reshape an entire industry.

pequannockhistory.org

oregontrail.ws

The Oregon Trail, blazed in the 1840s, stands as a testament to American pioneers' tenacity and vision. Discover the history or play Oregon Trail games.

150-jahre-adenauer.de

Im Jahr 2026 feiern wir den 150. Geburtstag von Konrad Adenauer. Hier finden Sie Informationen zu Veranstaltungen, Ausstellungen und weiteren Angeboten im Jubiliäumsjahr.

straty.pl

Baza danych ofiar represji niemieckich w latach 1939-1945

arthist.net

supremecourtgifts.org

Supreme Court Gifts

africanholocaust.net

The Definitive African history and culture site

warlike.info

Warlike Expounder allows you to explore details and connections between fortifications, battles, military museums, ships, vehicles, aircraft and weapons

historicale.com

Test your knowledge of history by ordering events on a timeline. A daily historical chronology challenge.

danmarkshistorien.dk

Danmarkshistorien består af over 2.100 artikler. Læs om menneskenes liv i Danmark tilbage til den sidste mellemistid for 100.000 år siden. Bliv klogere her

portafontium.eu

chstm.org

cliogis.com

thisweekinthecivilwar.com

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865

alternathistory.ru

caitlingreen.org

The personal website & blog of Dr Caitlin Green

theappendix.net

A journal of narrative and experimental history.

recuerdohistoria.es

Recuerda Historia es un blog dedicado a explorar eventos históricos fascinantes, desde la antigüedad hasta la era moderna, con análisis detallados y relatos cautivadores.

archaeology-world.com

All In One Magazine

turtlebunbury.com

Author, historian & podcaster based in Ireland. Books: The Irish Diaspora, 1847, The Glorious Madness, Vanishing Ireland, The Irish Pub & Living in Sri Lanka.

local-history.net

myrevolutionarywar.com

American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies

531761.com

介绍中国古代历史人物、历史故事、历史事件、战役等。

piedmonttrails.com

Genealogy and History in North Carolina and Beyond

olivercromwell.org

westfriesgenootschap.nl

historycram.com

ourbaku.com