Historical
The Love Kingdom: Paradise on Earth
The civilizations in ancient West Africa before the arrival of the Transatlantic slave trade can be described as “Heaven on Earth,” “The Envy of the World,” and “Paradise on Earth.” The continent of Africa or Alkebu-lan as it was known during the ancient world was the “land of the Spirit People” and the “land of the God’s.” One of the most prosperous kingdoms located in the aqua tropical and lush rain forests of present-day Southwest Nigeria was the Love Kingdom, founded by the supernatural, intellectual, creative, spiritual, and compassionate Yoruba (ethnic group or tribe) people. From a bird’s eye view, the Love Kingdom was like Southwest Nigeria, Tanzania’s island of Zanzibar in East Africa, and South Asia’s island nation of Sri Lanka combined.
By Darryl C. Richie2 years ago in Fiction
20 Rare Historical Happenings That Scientists Can Not Explain
I welcome to a journey through the pages of unexplained history, a portal to mysteries that even the sharpest scientific minds can't fully unravel. This article explores 20 of the most baffling photographs and discoveries from around the globe.
By Mimi Osaze2 years ago in Fiction
Battlefield Washington . Content Warning.
Good morning. It is 8:55 a.m. on September 11th 2001 and I am getting ready to make my way to my office inside of the Pentagon in Washington D.C. I’ve been a Petty Officer here at the Pentagon for sometime now and I love my work in the military right here at our nation’s capital. I love my homeland and everyone in it and I love knowing that I’m doing my part in not only defending my country but other nations around the globe as well. As I walk inside I’m greeted by my fellow military personnel and they are just ready for the day as I am.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Fiction
The Enigma of Elmsworth Manor
Chapter 1: The Mysterious Invitation It was a crisp autumn afternoon when Elizabeth Hartley, a young and ambitious investigative journalist, received an intriguing letter in the mail. The envelope bore no return address, only her name elegantly written in a flowing script. As she tore it open, a single ornate card fell into her hands. On it, she read:
By Pius chukwuma 2 years ago in Fiction
Kanye West and 'spouse' Bianca Censori prohibited from Venice boat organization after 'vulgarities' on board
Kanye West and his "significant other" Bianca Censori have purportedly been restricted from a Venice boat organization following late conduct on board one of its vessels.
By Abdul Mujeeb Musah2 years ago in Fiction
"The Time-Traveler's Dilemma
In the quiet town of Meadowbrook, nestled beside the serene Willow Lake, lived a young scientist named Emily Clarke. She had always been fascinated by the concept of time travel. Her small basement laboratory was filled with gadgets and dusty books on theoretical physics.
By Pius chukwuma 2 years ago in Fiction
Outstretched Arms. Content Warning.
It’s 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 11th 2001. and boy do I feel good. I’m on the train headed to lower Manhattan where I work as a broker in the north tower of the World Trade Center. I love what I do and I love the people I work with. So I’m just now getting off the train with a cup of coffee and a bagel in hand. I guess you could say this is my battle gear. It gives me the energy I need to do what it is I do and now I’m headed for the towers. I’m at the plaza area of the towers and even though I walk through here everyday to get to my building the beauty of this area never gets old. I feel so lucky to work at the deluxe office in the sky. After entering the building I make my way through the war zone we commonly call the ground lobby and get inside the packed elevator.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Fiction
The Truth About Demons: Unveiling the Mysteries
Demons have captivated the human imagination for centuries, permeating cultures and religions with their dark and enigmatic presence. These supernatural entities, often associated with malevolence and chaos, have intrigued, frightened, and bewildered people across the globe. But what is the truth about demons? Are they merely the stuff of myth and legend, or is there more to their existence than meets the eye?
By Anannya Maitra2 years ago in Fiction
Tuesday Away. Content Warning.
Good morning. It’s 6:35 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11th 2001. You’re probably wondering who I am. Well, I’m a fireman for the FDNY in New York City. Though I work in New York I actually live in New Jersey with my wife and three children. It’s time for me to get up for the day so I can go guard my city, but I gotta do it quietly so I don’t wake up my family, they can be kinda grouchy in the mornings. As I get a shower and get dressed I look out of my bathroom window and I can’t get over how clear that sunny blue East Coast sky looks this morning. I can tell it’s gonna be a peaceful day.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Fiction
