The Battle of the Somme took place from July to November 1916 and was originally an Allied offensive against German troops near the French Somme on the Western Front of World War I. The battle became one of the fiercest, deadliest and most expensive in human history, with more than 57,000 British casualties – including …
One of the last survivors of the Nazi inner circle, Brunhilde Poncell died at her home in Munich on Friday at the age of 106, the only survivor of Hitler’s last days of madness in a Berlin bunker. Goebbels commissioned Poncell to serve as his private secretary from 1942 to 1945, dictating while Poncell transcribed …
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2,977 people were killed in the bloodiest terrorist attack in U.S. history on September 11, 2001. The incident shocked the nation. Two jets crashed into two towers of the World Trade Center in New York after being hijacked by Islamist militants who issued death threats to all Americans. After hearing that the first plane hit …
The 1929 Stock Market Crash led to the loss of employment for millions of Americans during the Great Depression. Women’s employment rates, however, increased for one group of persons. Women working in the US increased from 10.5 million to 13 million between 1930 and 1940, a 24 percent increase. The positions open to women—so-called “women’s …
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Vincent van Gogh, one of the most well-known post-impressionist artists, for whom color was the chief symbol of expression, was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland on March 30, 1853. The son of a pastor, brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere, Vincent was highly emotional, lacked self-confidence and struggled with his identity and with direction. …
Tasked with treating victims of the Black Death, plague doctors wore all-leather suits and beak-like masks to avoid catching the fatal disease. The Black Death was the deadliest epidemic of bubonic plague in history, wiping out some 25 million Europeans alone in just a few years. Out of desperation, cities hired a new breed of …
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The painting that inspired Shelley and Stendahl is thought to be of a young woman executed on 11 September 1599 for the murder of her father. Charles Dickens, visiting Rome early in 1845, found himself haunted by a painting. It was, he said, ‘almost impossible to be forgotten’. It was of a young woman with a white …
Japan’s storied history stretches back far before recorded history. The islands were a prime spot for early humans to find all manner of food and resources. There are some unique features that made this location ideal for early settlers.
The monsters in Greek mythology were the nemesis of the gods and goddesses and would strike terror in the hearts of the Ancient Greek populace. There are so many monsters within the vast mythology of the Ancient Greeks. Here are the most famous and significant monsters will be highlighted and discussed. #Greekmythology #ancientgreek #ancient #history
The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, was a devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century. It is estimated to have killed between 75-200 million people, or up to 50% of the continent’s population. The plague was spread by fleas on rats, and was transmitted to humans through bites. Symptoms …
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#Stalin was a ruthless dictator who caused immense suffering and death to millions of people. His dark legacy still haunts us today. #History #DarkHistory
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The Chinese Revolution of 1949 set the stage for ongoing tensions and fear of invasion in Taiwan. Decades of political and cultural repression continue to fuel concerns over the island’s autonomy. #TaiwanInvasion #ChinaPolitics
Just learned about the Cuban Missile Crisis and how close we came to nuclear war. It’s a sobering reminder of the importance of diplomacy and communication in international relations #CubanMissileCrisis #History
