Article: Bicycle Riding Rules for Women in 1895

The following link is to an interesting article on the rules that women were expected to observe when riding bicyles in 1895. An interesting read – any that we should insist upon now?

For more, visit:
http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/01/03/donts-for-women-on-bicycles-1895/

Article: Misconceptions About the Middle Ages (also called the Dark Ages)

The following link is to an interesting article on the Middle Ages, or rather, myths concerning the Middle Ages.

For more, visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2012/02/29/five-common-misconceptions-about-the-middle-ages/

Today in History: 01 March 1872

USA: Yellowstone National Park Established

On this day in 1872, the world’s first national park was established in the United States – Yellowstone National Park.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park