Historical

Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was born on Nov. 14, 1889, in Allahabad into a proud, learned Kashmiri Brahmin family. His father, Motilal Nehru, was a wealthy barrister and influential politician. Jawaharlal was an only child until the age of 11, after which two sisters were born. The atmosphere in the Nehru home was more English than Indian; English was spoken. It was also a luxurious home, with an impressive stable and two swimming pools. Jawaharlal was educated at home by tutors, most of them English or Scottish. Under the influence of a tutor Nehru joined the Theosophical Society at 13.
By 0wais4 years ago in FYI
Black Inventors
Whenever black history is taught in schools we only cover certain topics or even people such as Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr, and Rosa Parks because they are considered safe to teach about. Slavery is rarely taught and it usually goes straight to the civil rights movement of the 60’s. Black history is more than that because every aspect of American history has been touched and built up on by a black person. Let me introduce to you several people that while you may use the things that they have invented you probably have never heard of them.
By Kia T Cooper-Erbst4 years ago in FYI
Why Valentine's Day Celebration
INTRODUCTION Historically, young men and women pay special attention to Valentine’s Day observed on the 14th February each year. This day in the Catholic religion is in honour of one or two early Christian Martyrs named Saint Valentine. In the later folks traditions it has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial of the Romance and being love and observed in many regions of the world. Saint Valentine was born and lived in Rome during the 3rd century as a Priest. During his reign as a Priest Valentine had disagreement with Emperor Claudius II over single men being a better soldiers than married men with wives and families over a prolong period of time. This situation remains unresolved, and Priest Valentine decided to encourage unmarried couples to get married discretely and when it was exposed Emperor Claudius II ordered the killing of Priest Valentine because of his disobedience of the law imposed. However, thereafter the 14th February was referred to as Saint Valentine’s Day. The Roman Catholic incorporated this Saint Valentine’s day into its liturgical calendar since 500 AD
By David Sylvester Meheux4 years ago in FYI
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi popularly known as Father of Nation played a stellar role in India's freedom struggle. Born in a Bania family in Kathiawar, Gujarat, his real name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (M.K. Gandhi). The title Mahatma came to be associated with his name much later. Before Gandhiji's arrival on the Indian political scene, freedom struggle was limited only to the intelligentsia. Mahatma Gandhi's main contribution lay in the fact that he bridged the gulf between the intelligentsia and the masses and widened the concept of Swaraj to include almost every aspect of social and moral regeneration. Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death, famous scientist Albert Einstein said, "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a man as this walked the earth in flesh and blood".
By pradum4 years ago in FYI
The Founding of Canada: Part 3
This third and final installment of my short history of Canadian Confederation concludes with a discussion of the influence of John Locke's ideas on the fathers of Confederation, contrary to the prevailing notion that Canada's roots are predominantly Tory. If you missed them, you can catch up with Part 1 and Part 2.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
Valentine's Day
Love is in the air as the much-awaited Valentine's Day will be celebrated by couples of all ages on February 14. While this day is now known for gifts, fancy dinner dates, and an overall celebration of love, the origins of Valentine's Day are far less romantic.Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic clergyman who lived in Rome during the 3rd century B.C. This day contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions, but the history of this day and the story of its patron saint are both shrouded in mystery. There are many stories about Saint Valentine and over time these stories evolved into the legend that we know of today.
By sunil4 years ago in FYI
Sofa vs Couch: Differences and Similarities
In this guide, we’ll carefully examine the sofa vs couch dilemma, as well as review some comprehensive information regarding sofas. Keep reading to find out more.
By sunil4 years ago in FYI
Mangal Pandey: Spearheading the ‘Indian Mutiny of 1857’
On that day, the British officers did not react as they were outnumbered but they decided to call in for reinforcements and have British soldiers from Burma (Mynamar) come in and disarm the soldiers of that battalion, humiliate them and throw them out. The above plan was to be put into effect in Barakpur. Mangal Pandey was enraged at the idea of the humiliation of his brethren. Mangal Pandey was a young man who revered his Dharma more than his own life. He was virtuous and his bearing and appearance was radiant. An electrifying desire for freedom was invoked within him and it surged through his veins. His very sword seemed to become impatient to be released from its sheath. How can the sword of ‘Kshatraveers’ remain in its sheath when faced with gross injustice?
By anuj4 years ago in FYI
History of Sailing & Boat Types
It has been determined that the first sea-worthy ships were not even built by humans but by their evolutionary predecessors, Homo Erectus, nearly 800,000 years ago. This explains how they were able to spread across the planet. The mega sailing ships and cutting edge boats of today are direct descendants of those ships built by an extinct species so long ago. It is stunning to think of how far we have come while remaining tied to the water.
By sunil4 years ago in FYI
Ajmer’s Adhai din ka Jhonpra
This edifice of 1192 came up even one year before construction of Qutub Minar began in Delhi.It is called Adhai din ka Jhonpra, following an interesting anecdote. After the second battle of Tarain (1192) in which Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori defeated and killed Prithviraj Chauhan, the victor passed through Ajmer. Ghori was so awed by the temples of the city, that he wanted them destroyed and replaced instantly. He asked Qutub-ud-din Aibak, his slave general, to have the needful done in 60 hours’ time (adhai din) so that he could offer prayers in the new mosque on his way back. Obviously such an edifice could not be built and instead his artisans built a huge brick screen in front of the biggest Jain shrine of the locality, so that Ghori could offer his prayers. That gave the place its name.
By jarzaz4 years ago in FYI
Revisiting Kalpana Chawla’s Life, First Indian Woman Into Space
Revisiting Kalpana Chawla’s Life: Highlights On February 1, 2003 the space shuttle Columbia was destroyed along with it’s seven crew members. Indian Origin Woman Astronaut Kalpana Chawla died while the spacecraft broke apart as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. Kalpana Chawla was the first woman astronaut of Indian origin to travel into the Space. Chawla was chosen by NASA to work along with them in the year 1994. Chawla was the part of NASA missions STS-87 and STS-107
By SA News Channel4 years ago in FYI
You Know Frank Lloyd Wright, but Did You Know His Wisconsin Home Was the Site of a Massacre?
On August 15, 1914, Julian Carlton set a house on fire and murdered seven people. One of which was Frank Lloyd Wright’s mistress, Martha Borthwick Cheney. Three men escaped Carlton and ran to a neighbor’s for help. One eventually died from extensive burn wounds.
By Test4 years ago in FYI