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A brief history of the Ringling Brothers (Bros) and Barnum and Bailey Circus

By bmaskerPosted on November 29, 2020August 4, 2022
  • Culture

Barnum and Bailey Circus lights up the Big Apple and points beyond P.T. Barnum was the consummate showman. Born in Bethel, Connecticut on July 5, […]

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Riding the Waves of America’s Surf Culture

By bmaskerPosted on June 30, 2019August 2, 2022
  • Culture

Surf culture bloomed in the U.S. in the 1960s and continues to influence popular culture today.

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Drive-In Restaurants cater to Americans on the go

By bmaskerPosted on May 12, 2019August 1, 2022
  • Culture

Drive-In and Drive-Thru restaurants have been a part of American culture since the 1920’s.

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Drive-In Theaters become America’s gathering place

By bmaskerPosted on April 7, 2019July 28, 2022
  • Culture

Going to Drive-In Movie Theaters was a summer treat for many Americans in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.

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A Brief History of American Baseball’s Spring Training

By bmaskerPosted on March 10, 2019
  • Culture

Many Americans view the start of baseball season as a sign that spring is on its way or has already come, and there is no […]

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The Shadows of Winter: Groundhog Day in the U.S.

By bmaskerPosted on February 10, 2019July 27, 2022
  • Culture

A man dressed in a top hat and black suit stands in front of a large crowd. The crowd is waiting with baited breath as […]

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Super Bowl Sunday: A Celebration of an American Sport

By bmaskerPosted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019
  • Culture

The Super Bowl is the championship game of American pro football’s National Football League (NFL). It is played every February between the winners of the […]

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A Brief History of the Department Store Santa Claus

By bmaskerPosted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018
  • Culture

The presence of Santa Claus at malls and department stores across America is a Christmas tradition in the U.S. Just how did this annual practice […]

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How Trick or Treating came to the United States

By bmaskerPosted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018
  • Culture

Trick or Treating Origins in Ancient Times The earliest known origins of Halloween and trick or treating can be traced back to the Celtic festival […]

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The Greek System in American Universities

By bmaskerPosted on October 14, 2018December 8, 2018
  • Culture

What exactly are Fraternities and Sororities? Sororities and fraternities (sometimes called “frats” for short), collectively called the Greek System, are societies based in American universities […]

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