Articles by Kirsten Brooker

Each year, a group of students attends a graduation ceremony upon completing high school or college. Everything from the clothing,… Read More

Video games have been around for decades. While the 1970s Pong is believed to be the first-ever video game, the… Read More

Anna Jarvis began celebrations for mothers over a century ago, in 1908. Now, the second Sunday in May is carved… Read More

April welcomes the beginning of spring, sometimes includes the celebration of Easter, and also celebrates the world of poets and… Read More

Rock art has been telling stories and history since the beginning of humankind. Scientists today have found a new message… Read More

For many today, Easter may seem just another holiday when kids get to restock their candy stash and receive presents…. Read More

In April 1986, the world’s greatest nuclear disaster began in Chernobyl when the local nuclear power plant’s No. 4 reactor… Read More

Odysseus, the first commercial spacecraft to land on the moon, has officially made history. On Thursday, February 22, at 6:23… Read More

February is always a unique month as it is the only month with just 28 days. However, the second month… Read More

Wikipedia defines a calendar as “explicit schemes used for timekeeping.” Basically, a calendar is a series of days, weeks, and… Read More

New scientific studies have been released regarding the origin and formation of Earth’s gold and platinum, amongst other precious metals…. Read More

Every year, Americans hang Christmas stockings in hopes that Santa Clause will fill them with fun toys and delicious treats…. Read More