Historical

Behind the name of Chicago O'Hare International Airport
"Not even $5 million? How dare these crazy people in the federal courts to refuse to take my money!" The corrupt government of Chicago was willing to take the money and give Capone a chance to regain his freedom.
By Many A-Sun3 years ago in FYI
German-Americans, what kind of existence is it?
The second largest city in Germany after the capital is called Hamburg. But compared to Berlin, it is much more developed and affluent.
By Cindy Dory3 years ago in FYI
Is the U.S.-Mexico border wall that Trump insists on fixing useful or not?
The U.S. government was shut down for nearly a month over Trump's promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. That broke Clinton's record for the longest shutdown in the history of the U.S. federal government.
By Sue Torres3 years ago in FYI
The ancient remains of Great Zimbabwe
Walking up to the towering walls of Great Zimbabwe was a humbling experience. The closer I got, the more they dwarfed me – and yet, there was something inviting about the archaeological site. It didn't feel like an abandoned fortress or castle that one might see in Europe: Great Zimbabwe was a place where people lived and worked, a place where they came to worship – and still do. It felt alive.
By Grieser MustoBielerude3 years ago in FYI
The Iberian civilisation that vanished
After crunching across a gravel path, surrounded by sun-parched plains, I finally arrived at the Cancho Roano archaeological site. Standing here, in the Guadiana Valley of the Extremadura region in south-western Spain, I imagined how different this dusty and arid flatland would have appeared 2,500 years ago when it was a hub of trade and worship for Tartessos, a mysterious Iberian society that thrived between the 9th and 5th Centuries BCE – and then abruptly disappeared.
By Haas Tash3 years ago in FYI
The 30 richest Americans of all time
Throughout American history, the great and the good who became industry giants were recognized through their achievements and disruptive ideas. They dominated their industries by undercutting their rivals in competition, and by winning with strategy. Names like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Astor still hang prominently in street addresses, performance centers, and municipal buildings because of the indelible impact these men have had on American history and the economy.
By Cai Qi Li3 years ago in FYI
How is it that Australia, a barbaric land, can become a highly developed country?
01. Australia's geographic location, how remote, how barbaric? The geographic location of the Australian continent is like an "island" in the Pacific Ocean, although today's geographers would rigorously define it as the smallest continent on Earth, and all those smaller than it is called islands.
By Mg o3 years ago in FYI
What were the conditions of aboriginal people in Canada before and after colonization?
According to archaeological research and genetic analysis, human activity was present in northern Yukon at least 24,500 years ago, and human activity in Southern Ontario dates back to 7,500 B.C.
By Mejra3 years ago in FYI
How our brains cope with speaking more than one language
I'm standing in line at my local bakery in Paris, apologising to an incredibly confused shopkeeper. He's just asked how many pastries I would like, and completely inadvertently, I responded in Mandarin instead of French. I'm equally baffled: I'm a dominant English speaker, and haven't used Mandarin properly in years. And yet, here in this most Parisian of settings, it somehow decided to reassert itself.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in FYI
Why the tiny house is perfect for now
In the world of home design, a revolution is taking place – and its future is tiny. The buzz around the tiny house trend – an architectural and social movement that advocates for downsizing living spaces – is increasing. Witness the nearly 2.5 million Instagram posts with a "tinyhouse" hashtag; a massive internet following and burgeoning number of documentaries and TV series, such as the Netflix show Tiny House Nation, and a series on the subject by UK architect and TV presenter George Clarke.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in FYI
How Hitler's rise and fall illustrates the duplicity of history
If there’s one thing the last 30 months should have taught the world, it’s that you’d be very unwise to place any faith in official accounts of history.
By Steve Harrison3 years ago in FYI
how does copper help heal the body
How does copper help heal the body Copper has been used for centuries to help heal the body. It is a natural element that is found in the earth. Copper is an essential mineral that is required for the proper function of several enzymes in the body. It helps to form new blood vessels, controls cell growth, and helps to repair tissue.
By Bethany Lee3 years ago in FYI