Historical

The Inspiring Jewish Teenager Who Survived the Holocaust by Beating His Opponents
Harry Haft was a Jewish teenager imprisoned in multiple concentration camps by the Nazis. He survived the Holocaust by becoming a boxer. Every Sunday, he would be challenged to new fights to entertain the guards. Lose you were executed, win, and he got to survive another week in a concentration camp.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in FYI
The History of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, as one would expect, is a holiday that was created to honor mothers. Though very few know the actual origins of the holiday, or that it is celebrated in countries throughout the world.
By Kurt Dillon4 years ago in FYI
A Brief Exploration of Esoteric Buddhism
Also known as Theosophy, Esoteric Buddhism is a spiritual science first introduced to the western world in 1875. I personally discovered the philosophy about five years ago, although I recall brushing up against it perhaps fifteen years earlier during a spiritual renaissance when I had unlimited internet access at work and plenty of free time to browse the web. Back then, the strange name of "Blavatsky" was hard enough to pronounce, much less comprehend the nuanced underpinnings of the system she taught. To further complicate things (as I learned much later), after her passing, other members of the Theosophical Society (such as Alice Bailey and Annie Bessant) made their own contributions, greatly muddying the waters of the original teachings and adding a distinctly Christianized slant. For the purposes of this article, I will only be touching on HPB's works and some of her contemporaries and students such as William Quan Judge, Colonel Henry Olcott and Robert Crosbie, who founded the ULT (United Lodge of Theosophists) in 1909 with the strict mission to not let the core, original teachings be diluted.
By Jason Hauser4 years ago in FYI
Hitler Must Go Down
If you asked everyone in this country about America's "finest hour," you may get a variety of responses. Most of us can recall a few instances in which the genuine essence of what it means to be an American is demonstrated. And some could respond, "America's brightest hour is yet ahead of it," which may be correct. Right now, no one can tell.
By Rani Zubaida4 years ago in FYI
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (birthday) First Non-European to Get Nobel Prize in Literature
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Highlights Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is the day to remember his contributions in the field of literature, poems, art etc. Every year his jayanti falls on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh as per the Bengali calendar. The day is celebrated as a cultural festival in Bengal with events organised on the works of Rabindranath Tagore. He is the one who wrote the National Anthem of India. And that is why it holds a key position in the eyes of the nation. His works into literature is the reason why he has been awarded with the Nobel Prize in the year 1913.
By Samachar Khabar News4 years ago in FYI
Tutankhamun
King Tut was the last of his royal family to rule during the end of the 18th Dynasty. He was 8 or 9 years old when he took to the throne. He was physically disabled with a deformity of his left foot which meant he used a cane as an aid to walking. Over 5,000 artefacts were found at his tomb, including his famous gold mask. He was Tutankhamun.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (birthday) First Non-European to Get Nobel Prize in Literature
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Highlights Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is the day to remember his contributions in the field of literature, poems, art etc. Every year his jayanti falls on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh as per the Bengali calendar. The day is celebrated as a cultural festival in Bengal with events organised on the works of Rabindranath Tagore. He is the one who wrote the National Anthem of India. And that is why it holds a key position in the eyes of the nation. His works into literature is the reason why he has been awarded with the Nobel Prize in the year 1913.
By SA News Channel4 years ago in FYI
Temujin aka Genghis Khan
Biography of Genghis Khan Genghis Khan (1162-1227) was a Mongol emperor who unified a nomadic people who were divided into dozens of tribes and clans. He conquered a vast and powerful Mongol empire.
By M. F.Paul4 years ago in FYI
The Magnificent Wembley Stadium
Most of us have heard of Wembley Stadium. Athletic and music artists say that they have achieved the highest honor to be able to perform at Wembley Stadium. The largest crowds for music performances since the completion of the new stadium in 2007 have been mentioned for Adele, Ed Sheeran, and One Direction to name a few. This is not to take away from some other artists like Michael Jackson, Spice Girls, and Queen who rocked out to sold-out crowds at the old Wembley Stadium.
By Angie Johnson4 years ago in FYI
Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?
Have you ever wondered why we say "bless you" when someone sneezes? The most widely accepted theory is that the phrase's origin may be traced to the late 6th century when a plague epidemic decimated the Roman Empire.
By Chelsea Rose4 years ago in FYI
Game Of Thrones In Egypt
Without a doubt, when George RR Martin decided to write that unfinished epic saga that has revolutionized the world and is called 'A Song of Ice and Fire ' (' Game of Thrones ' in its HBO version) he did a good review of the history of human being since he populated the earth. The wars between the Yorks and the Lancastrians , the relations between the Borgias ... and, of course, also something about what was and will be one of the most enigmatic and interesting civilizations of all time: the Egyptians. For something when we take children to the museum the first thing they always want to see is the sarcophagi with the mummies . Partly because of the legends that run about their curses, or perhaps because of the imaginary that television has created, these dead people who for thousands of years have kept themselves in perfect shape thanks to advanced, although ancient techniques, continue to arouse our interest . We are not only fascinated by mummification , but also by what they say about their deities and their way of life. Amun, Ra, Anubis, Anukis, Thoth, Nut . Tutankhamun, Ramses, Cleopatra, Nefertiti , are names known to all.
By M. F.Paul4 years ago in FYI
The Real Story of RMS Titanic
The Real Story of RMS Titanic On 10 April 1912, when the biggest sea liner in help around then, RMS Titanic, began its first venture from Southampton, it was a fresh start ever. With somewhere around 2,224 individuals ready, including various unmistakable characters, the extravagance transport that was nicknamed 'Mogul's Special' was on the way to New York City on that day.
By Abhishek Gupta4 years ago in FYI