Category Archives: Society

Red Hat Society: Fun For All

MaryAnn Farnsworth asked: What is the Red Hat Society and how long has it been in existence? How did this group get started and how can I join? These questions will be answered in Part One of this article. The Red Hat Society is sometimes referred to as a “dis-organization” because there are so few… Read More »

Cctv and the Surveillance Society

Doktor Jon asked: These days, you can hardly open a newspaper or switch on the telly, without being bombarded with stories about video surveillance, or digital CCTV, or indeed many less than glowing references to Big Brother; so what exactly is the state of surveillance in Britain today? Well generally speaking, it’s either regarded as… Read More »

Secret Societies – Obscure Organizations With a Special Purpose

John W. Martin asked: http://www.yallways.com Throughout history, people with similar ideas and interests have come together for specific purposes. However, sometimes their aims must be kept hidden from others. Thus, the group becomes a “secret society.” Secret societies have existed for thousands of years, and many are still around today. They are usually fraternal organizations.… Read More »

French Colonial Society in America

Olivia Hunt asked: New France was the French colony organized in the North America. The first French foundation – Quebec – was established in 1603. The French society was concentrated on the fur trade and Catholic missions. The Spanish and the French understood the importance of the maintenance of friendly relations with the Native Americans… Read More »