Archive: Posts Tagged ‘History’

Civil War Chess – History Through a Chess Game

No comments December 3rd, 2009

A chess game is a war themed game played on a board. The object of this game is, as a famous American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer said, “to crush the mind of your opponent”. Chess is a game of patience and when a war between two opponents starts it can take hours for it to be finished. Like in real wars, strategies and concentration are very important. With so much resemblance to a real war, the design of traditional chess sets has evolved into a variety of themed designs. Civil war chess sets in example give the game of chess something extra. The Great War, which occurred Read more

The History of Electronic Money

No comments December 2nd, 2009

Electronic money gives flexibility to the owner because it is paperless and can be transferred around with the use of technology such as internet. It works through the use of a “public and private key” system, which allows user to access his or her account through the use of a security pin code. Generally, electronic money is also identified by the terms e-money, digital cash, digital currency or electronic cash. The history of electronic money can be traced back to 1860, when the Western Union introduced the electronic fund transfer (EFT). This marked the beginning of Read more

Hong Kong: History In A Nutshell

No comments December 2nd, 2009

In Mandarin, Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour”, evoked by its location as one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. However, the name Hong Kong is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of its name. The history of Hong Kong began in 1842 when it was ceded in perpetuity to the British following their defeat of China in the so-called “Opium War”. Before the British took over, Hong Kong was home to only some fishing communities. Few people stayed there fore long due to its lack of water sources. It was also frequented by pirates who sometimes Read more