History logos & brands

istorecopavia.it

Dal 1956 l'Istituto pavese conserva, studia e valorizza il patrimonio documentario della storia contemporanea del territorio pavese.

keilorhistoricalsociety.org.au

WELCOME TO KEILOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. The Keilor Historical Society is a non-profit, community-based orginisation dedicated to researching the history and historic buildings of Keilor, Victoria, Australia. Support us & become a member today! Complete the KHS Membership Form and email it to us at [email protected] Keilor Community Hub Keilor Community Hub 704B Old Calder…

kleio.es

Visitas guiadas por Pamplona, rutas culturales por Navarra, cursos de historia y arte y actividades para disfrutar de nuestra tierra.

lacourtine1917.org

Découvrez l'histoire du corps expéditionnaire russe en 1917, au camp de la courtine en Creuse, au cours de la première guerre mondiale.

lahemerotecaperdida.es

Historias de personajes y momentos de la historia, contadas como si fueran la noticia del día.

laviemoyenageuse.com

lesamisdelhistoire.blogspot.com

lesamisderochambeau.org

L’association « Amis de Rochambeau » est une association à vocation culturelle, et a pour but de faire connaître l’histoire et de préserver la mémoire du Maréchal de Rochambeau ainsi que de ses ascendants et descendants. Ses activités, pour respecter son objectif sont diverses, certaines récurrentes, d’autres ponctuelles : Voyages culturels sur

lfhs.dk

Lolland Falsters Historiske Samfund formidler egnens historie gennem en årbog og ved at arrangere ture og foredrag af høj kvalitet.

manfredogiuliani.com

medioevofossatano.it

L’Associazione Medioevo Fossatano nasce nell‘anno 2002 per divulgare la storia medioevale dell‘antico castello di Fossato di Vico.

memoires-locronan.fr

Association dédiée à l'histoire de Locronan

misenum.org

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mosmaiorum-roma.org

Associazione Culturale di Studio e rievocazione storica Mos Maiorum Roma, facciamo archeologia sperimentale su ogni aspetto della Repubblica Romana

newbrightonhistory.com

newporthistorysociety.org

Newport & District History Society (Shropshire) is run by volunteers who are researching the heritage of Newport and surrounding villages.

ninakokkinen.com

northsidehistory.gallery

Allegheny City Historic Gallery preserves and promotes the history of Pittsburgh’s Northside. Prior to annexation by the City of Pittsburgh in 1906, Northside was known as Allegheny City. ACHG also hosts neighborhood reunions to bring old Northsiders back together. 1st Ward / north shore Allegheny Center Allegheny west caLifornia-kirkbride Central Northside city view east allegheny…

nuwelant.nl

Nuwelant is de Heemkundewerkgroep van Nuland en Heeseind.

oldreurle.nl

De historische vereniging stelt zich ten doel de cultuurgeschiedenis van Ruurlo blijvend onder de aandacht te brengen door deze te onderzoeken en vast te leggen.

oralhistoryaustraliasant.org.au

Join OHA SA/NT Oral History Australia – South Australia / Northern Territory  (OHA SA/NT) is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to promoting the ethical practice of oral history to all those interested, from family and community historians to academics and people involved in the media. OHA SA/NT is a member of Oral History Australia. Latest news […]

oregonsboat.org

Explore the history, evolution, and legacy of the McKenzie River Drift Boat through the award-winning documentary film.

politihistoriskforening.dk

Politihistorisk Forenings formål er at skabe interesse for politiets historie gennem forskning, indsamling og publicering af materiale.

pro-spect.ch

Setzen Sie auf Erfahrung und Effizienz Die ProSpect GmbH bietet Ihnen seit 2002 eine breite Palette an Dienstleistungen in den Bereichen Archäologie, Denkmalpflege, Kulturgeschichte, Kommunikation und Kulturvermittlung. Wir kümmern uns um alle archäologischen und kulturhistorischen Belange und unterstützen Sie (kantonale Fachstelle, Museum, Verein oder Privatperson) gerne mit unserem Wissen und unserer Erfahrung. Dabei ist eine…

sardiniarcheofestival.it

MIRABILIA - Cagliari, Centro d'Arte e Cultura Il Ghetto - 7 e 8 giugno 2025

schiffe-menschen-schicksale.de

- Schiffe Menschen Schicksale Z-Plan - Zerstörer „Z 23“

sladamitwardogory.pl

Stowarzyszenie Historyczne „Śladami Twardogóry” – ocalamy pamięć o Twardogórze i dawnym Festenbergu. Aktualności, projekty, wydarzenia i historia regionu.

slovia.sk

Venujeme sa hlavne propagačnej činnosti s upomienkovými a osvetovými publikáciami.

snasahistorielag.no

Snåsa Historielag Lokalhistorisk lag for Snåsa kommune Velkommen til Snåsa historielags hjemmeside Vi vil her gi informasjon om Snåsa historielag generelt, og om hvilke aktiviteteter vi har. I tillegg til denne nettsiden har vi en facebookside der vi også informerer om hva som skjer. Her finner du også oversikt over de bøkene vi har for […]

southingtongenealogicalsociety.org

Promoting the accurate recording, research and preservation of family history since 1984

southperthhistoricalsociety.org

The City of South Perth Historical Society embraces Active Heritage. May Gibbs and Herbert Gibbs art collection. Gift Shop and adjacent Ferry Tram B15.

thehistorydetective.com.au

Be your own detective We help you find interesting details about your long lost relatives, buildings, homes, or old mines. Get started now Research Guide Start Guide research into Family history House & land Mining history WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Derek was able to provide me with very relevant primary research material that gave us

tineketekent.nl

Freelance illustrator werkzaam in Oegstgeest, dichtbij Leiden. Voor sfeervolle, kleurrijke en grappige illustraties op maat. Tineke tekent zowel voor particulieren (kaarten en cadeaus) als voor organisaties en bedrijven. Van cartoons tot wetenschappelijke illustraties. Als voormalig archeologisch onderzoeker (PhD) maakt ze ook archeologische illustraties en reconstructies.

townscountyhistory.org

The Towns County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and heritage of Towns County, GA

tradycyjnazagroda.pl

Ochrona dziedzictwa przyrodniczego, kulturowego i historycznego

tramstoria.com

urbisagliamemoria.org

Il campo di internamento di Urbisaglia, allestito presso Villa Giustiniani Bandini all’Abbadia di Fiastra, entrò in funzione il 16 giugno 1940. Il

vestbyhistorielag.org

Vestby Historielag – lokalhistorie og kulturvern i Vestby kommune. Møter, turer, bøker, bilder og lokalarkiv.

washingtonsar.org

Washington State Society Sons of the American Revolution

wessex-week.org

Wessex Week is a celebration of the region’s history and culture through the centuries, with a particular emphasis on Malmesbury and the Anglo-Saxon period. Wessex Week and Grants to organisations […]

wuerttembergischfranken.de

Erforschung und Vermittlung von Geschichte, Kunst und Kultur in Württembergisch Franken – entdecken Sie Jahrbücher und aktuelle Veranstaltungen.

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.

historic.one

Discover places of historic significance in the United States of America.

mrlincolnswhitehouse.org

About The Gilder Lehrman Institute Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of history education. The Institute has developed an array of…Read more ›

haycreek.org

egyptos.net

Toute l'actualité et l'histoire de l'Egypte ancienne des pharaons, de l'antiquité à aujourd'hui, à travers des photos / vidéos, articles, reportages, infos pratiques, météo, carnets de voyage.

john-f-kennedy.info

Informationsplattform zum 35. Präsidenten der USA

roadrunnersinternationale.com

Photos, stories, death obituaries, biographies recording legacy of CIA, Air Force, Army men and women work secret atomic, radar, satellite flights in the Nevada desert, Kadena, Okinawa, North Korea, Vietnam

heerenhuis.com

Op de plaats waar nu het Heerenhuis van Spijkerboor staat, is kort na de verkaveling van de Starnmeer en Kamerhop (in 1643) het eerste polderhuis gebouwd. Jaar en datum daarvan zijn niet meer bekend, maar al in 1649 besloten de toenmalige dijkgraaf Frans Schouten en de heemraden Ijsbrand Jansz de Lange, Jan Janszen Beets en Jacob Meijnertsz Jonck, allen […]

historycon.com

Fascinating stories from the past you can trust, plus hit shows.