The Earliest Named Author in World History was a Woman Named Enheduanna
Enheduanna, a remarkable figure from ancient history, is...
The Earliest Named Author in World History was a Woman Named Enheduanna
Enheduanna, a remarkable figure from ancient history, is...
How To Lookup Civil Court History
In today's world, accessing civil court history has become crucial for many reasons, including generalized legal research and even background checks. Civil court records give us a deep insight into people's lawsuits and other civil matters. Whether you're an attorney,...
The Evolution of Online Learning
Since its inception, online learning has been a transformative part of education and is still viewed as a big part of the future as we slowly turn away from traditional learning. The true potential of online learning was seen during the pandemic lockdowns, where...
The Most Concentrated Killing Field Anywhere on Earth is the Colosseum
For over two centuries, the Colosseum was the stage for thrilling gladiator battles, where thousands lost their lives. Gladiatorial combat evolved from mere slave fights to elaborate spectacles featuring trained fighters from different classes and backgrounds....
Germany Uncovers 2,000 Tons of Unexploded Bombs Every Year
During World War II, the Allied forces dropped about 1.3 million tons of bombs on Germany. Even today, more than 75 years later, many unexploded remnants are still being discovered. Until 1945, American and British air forces dropped 2.7 million tons of bombs on...
Mayans Literally Caused Their Own Downfall Through Deforestation
The Maya Empire, once flourishing in present-day Guatemala and extending into modern Mexico, was renowned for its expertise in various fields such as mathematics, agriculture, language, art, architecture, and astronomy. However, despite its cultural advancements, the...
Ford Motor Company Sued the US Government for Bombing Its Factories in Nazi Germany
Ford Motor Company took legal action against the US government for bombing its factories in Nazi Germany. Recently disclosed Nazi documents revealed that Ford Motor Company was among 500 firms connected to Auschwitz, as announced by Polish officials. This revelation...
3 Reasons Why Online Platforms Make Teaching History Easy and Effective
Teaching history has long been a challenging endeavor for educators. The conventional methods of relying solely on textbooks often leave students feeling disengaged and uninterested in the subject matter. In fact, a staggering 65% of students find history monotonous...
A Chinese Man Who Believed He was the Younger Brother of Jesus Christ Started a Civil War which Killed 30 Million People
The Taiping Rebellion was a big upheaval in 19th-century China, lasting about 14 years from 1850 to 1864. It messed up 17 provinces and caused around 20 million deaths, seriously shaking up the Qing dynasty. The person responsible for this was Hong Xiuquan, from a...
Could the London Hammer Be an Ancient, Out-of-place Artifact?
Max Hahn and his wife Emma stumbled upon a peculiar discovery during a walk in June 1936. They noticed a rock with wood sticking out from its center. Intrigued, they brought it home and decided to crack it open. To their surprise, they found what appeared to be an...
The Xhosa people listening to their prophet
Nongqawuse, a teenage prophet from the Xhosa community in what is now the Eastern Cape of South Africa, made prophecies in 1856. She claimed that spirits had instructed her people to destroy their crops and slaughter their cattle. According to her vision, doing so...
Mao Zedong Ordered the Chinese Peasants to Kill Sparrows Because He Believed they Ate the Crops
In 1958, Mao Zedong, the leader of China, made a fateful decision to eradicate sparrows, believing they were pests harming crops. This decision had devastating consequences. Without realizing that sparrows also ate insects that harmed crops, Zedong ordered a mass...
The Pardon of the Japanese who ran Unit 731 in exchange for their findings
The US government worked with Japanese war criminals to gather data and technologies for creating biological and chemical weapons. These war criminals had conducted cruel experiments on innocent Chinese people during Japan's invasion of China. Much of the data they...
Operation Paperclip: A secret US intelligence program
Operation Paperclip was a secret program by the United States after World War II, where over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians were brought to the U.S. for government jobs. This happened between 1945 and 1959, just after the war ended in Europe. Some...
Two Mass Graves of 13th-century Crusaders
Archaeologists in Lebanon recently made a significant discovery, uncovering two mass graves that held the remains of 25 Crusaders who perished in the 13th century. The excavation took place in Sidon, situated on the Mediterranean coast. The team unearthed the...
“Merry Christmas” is a Modern Corruption of “Murray Krindlaus”
During the holiday season, you often hear the phrase "Merry Christmas" being used to spread joy and good wishes. But have you ever wondered where this popular saying comes from? Surprisingly, "Merry Christmas" is thought to be a modern version of the older phrase...
Robert Goddard, Father of Modern Rocketry Believed Clouds to be a Race of Parasitic Aliens Plaguing Mankind
In the annals of scientific history, one name stands tall - Robert Goddard. Recognized as the father of modern rocketry, Goddard revolutionized the field of aerospace engineering and laid the foundation for space exploration. Yet, amidst his groundbreaking...
PCI Compliance for Hospitality Businesses
In today's digital age, ensuring the security of online transactions is paramount for businesses, especially in the hospitality sector where customer trust is of utmost importance. PCI compliance (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) stands as a cornerstone...
Cats were Once Believed to be the Product of Crossbreeding Between Chimpanzees and Rabbits
Many people believed that cats were a product of crossbreeding between chimpanzees and rabbits. However, the assertion that cats were considered a distinct species until 1957 is incorrect. Cats have been known as their own species for a long time. They're called Felis...
Why Pyramids are So Large, and Why Egyptians are Considered Extinct Today?
The pyramids were able to reach impressive heights due to the unique construction methods employed by the skilled Egyptian builders. They understood the stability and strength of the pyramid shape and utilized it in their construction. Layer by layer, the Egyptians...
The Secret Gospel of Mark
In the summer of 1958, Morton Smith, a newly appointed historian at Columbia University, journeyed to an ancient monastery near Jerusalem. There, he claimed to have stumbled upon a lost gospel in the monastery's library. His revelation captured global attention,...
Tokelau: The Most Isolated Nation in the World
Tokelau is among the tiniest and most secluded countries globally. It comprises three coral atolls located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, about 580 km north of American Samoa. Covering just 10 square kilometers in total, getting there requires a long boat journey...
CIA with the help of a toymaker in China developed 3 prototypes of an Osama bin Laden action figure doll
Around 2005, the CIA embarked on a secretive project to create a custom-made action figure resembling Osama bin Laden. This doll, was named as "Devil Eyes," was one of 3 prototypes designed by Donald Levine. The face of the figure was painted with a heat-dissolving...
History of E-commerce: From Humble Beginnings to Global Domination
Consumerism is triggered by the pivotal growth of e-commerce in the last four decades. Consumers can easily access goods and services at the click of a button. Moreover, e-commerce enterprises are rapidly investing in new technologies to exceed customer expectations....
The Acoustic Kitty Project
Back in the 1960s, the CIA had this wild idea called Acoustic Kitty. They wanted to turn cats into undercover spies to eavesdrop on the Kremlin and Soviet embassies. It was a super-secret project by the Directorate of Science & Technology. They called it...
Archeologists Discover Pizza Painting Dating Back Over 2,000 Years
Who invented Pizza afterall?
Historians Discovered A New Chapter In The Bible Hidden For 1750 Years
So old and well know yet so much we still do not know
18,000-Year-Old Frozen Puppy Confirmed As The Oldest Dog
Could this be one of the first domesticated dogs in history?
Archeologists Discover Pizza Painting Dating Back Over 2,000 Years
Who invented Pizza afterall?
Historians Discovered A New Chapter In The Bible Hidden For 1750 Years
So old and well know yet so much we still do not know
18,000-Year-Old Frozen Puppy Confirmed As The Oldest Dog
Could this be one of the first domesticated dogs in history?