Historical

Soft Boiled Treasure
Hard-Boiled detective Kentucky Bourbon cracked the shell of his soft-boiled egg and popped the top off. He set the sliver of shell, with its small amount of egg white, aside and leaned forward to peer into the cavernous opening he had just made. His face fell as disappointment took him.
By Christopher Thompson2 years ago in Fiction
Uncovering Earth's Conundrums
Maybe humankind rashly created the rundown of the Seven Miracles of the World, as there exist puts on Earth that oppose logical clarification, testing the actual laws of physical science. We will investigate the puzzling and logically unimaginable. Today, we'll dig into 7 unprecedented spots that have left researchers scratching their heads, scrutinizing the rationale behind their reality.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Fiction
Perdita Nummum
I don't like where I am now. I'm in good company but I would prefer to be away from the glass and the lights. I don't like being pinned. I want to be free.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
The Blood Jewel. Runner-Up in Misplaced Challenge. Content Warning.
The only qualm I have with my grave is that I cannot hear the sea. In all other aspects it’s really quite pleasant, at least in my imagination. I haven’t actually seen the place where I’m buried, since sight and other such senses have long ago been ripped from me, so I’m free to construct my surroundings as I see fit.
By M. A. Mehan 2 years ago in Fiction
Selma or Else. Content Warning.
Hi, my name is Selma. I am a 20 year old young Black female who has joined the associates of Dr. Martin Luther King in their march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. It’s funny isn’t it, I’m marching to a place that I was named after to take part in a protest that is dedicated to helping people like me. We as African Americans have only been free for barely a century and yet we are still just as oppressed as when they first brought us here in chains. Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta are two leaders in our community who have been at the forefront of our fight for freedom, justice, and equality.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Fiction
How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Began | History. Content Warning.
Jewish people faced oppression and persecution. They started emigrating to Palestine in the 1880s. By 1914, over 75,000 Jews lived there. After WWI, Britain took control of the area. In 1922, the League of Nations approved a British declaration for a Jewish homeland. However, it took over two decades to fulfill this promise. WWII erupted in 1939, resulting in the Holocaust and displacement of millions of Jews. In 1947, the UN decided to divide Palestine into two states, Israel and Palestine. Arab residents saw this partition as unfair and violence erupted. On May 14th, 1948, Israel was established, but the Arab League rejected it and attacked. Israel fought back and occupied the designated Arab state. This victory caused 720,000 Arabs to flee or be expelled from their homes. Tension between Jews and Arab Muslims persisted for decades. Fighting continued between Israel and its Arab neighbors for the next 60 years. In 1987, the First Intifada began with Palestinian militias leading a violent uprising.
By Rhodes2 years ago in Fiction
THE COLLAPSE OF WORLD TRADE CENTER
These panels are held together by spandrel plates. Engineers connected the panels in ascending order of height to ensure stiffness in the external columns. Kangaroo cranes played a major role in speeding up construction of the World Trade Center. The crane climbs up by activating the piston to increase its height. A one-side flex support structure helps the crane rest in position. The crane attaches frames to the base to stabilize it. Neighboring kangaroo cranes assist in assembling the frame lock. Spray foam insulation protects the building from fire for an hour or two. The core of the tower bears the majority of the gravity load. Columns in the core are welded together, and i-beam girds are attached at each floor. The collapse of the World Trade Center was a sequential collapse of its floors. Floor connections are important to understand the collapse.
By Rhodes2 years ago in Fiction
Pockets of Time
"Pockets of Time" In the bustling city of Strathmore, Alex, a dedicated museum curator with a penchant for history, stumbles upon an archaeological marvel during an excavation. Among the artifacts uncovered, an ancient pocket watch catches Alex's attention. Little does Alex know that this seemingly ordinary timepiece holds the key to a remarkable journey through the ages.
By Kiruthika Gopalakrishnan2 years ago in Fiction
Unveiling Further Potent Greek Deities
Unveiling Further Potent Greek Deities In the vast tapestry of Greek mythology, some gods and goddesses shine brightly, capturing the limelight with their tales of power and adventure. However, there exists a pantheon of lesser-known deities, each with their unique and formidable abilities. In this exploration, we will delve into the fascinating world of these obscure gods, uncovering their roles, stories, and the impact they had on the divine realm.
By Quint2 years ago in Fiction
The Divine Archer
Long ago in ancient China, the world was tormented by the presence of ten suns, causing unbearable heat and hardship for humanity. To counter this crisis, the Jade Emperor, ruler of the heavens, summoned Hou Yi, a mortal gifted with unparalleled archery skills. Hou Yi accepted the divine task to save the Earth.
By himanshu Sharma2 years ago in Fiction
The world
The world underwent a profound transformation in the early 21st century, driven by a convergence of technological, environmental, and social factors. Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with breakthroughs in renewable energy, reshaped industries and economies. A global commitment to sustainability emerged as climate change accelerated, leading to a shift away from fossil fuels and the widespread adoption of clean energy sources.
By Finley Mathieu Rougé2 years ago in Fiction
The Frozen Lake. Content Warning.
This story has been written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 losing my mind...sorry, I mean, choosing to write a microfiction story every day, making 366 stories for every day of this lovely leap year. You can check her original story out here:
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction