Historical
The Black Panther you didnt know about
T Mansa Musa Mansa Musa or Kanku Musa 1 of Mali was the ruler of the Mali empire from 1312 C.E . to 1337C.E.He bought his kingdom to its zenith and made it one of the richest nations of Africa and the whole world. If you are wondering what's so special about this ruler, well according to historians he was the richest individual to ever set foot on this planet, and according to estimates, his net worth was about 400 billion dollars which is 4 times the current worth of Jeff Bezos.
By Mohd Taquie5 years ago in FYI
Thou, Thee, Thy: Shakespeare and Modern English
Many people find reading Shakespeare difficult. Students in particular dread units on “Romeo and Juliet” or “Julius Caesar” in their English classes. Sometimes, Shakespeare seems to have been writing in an entirely different kind of English from what we speak today. Some might go as far as claiming that he writes in “old” English.
By Haley Keller5 years ago in FYI
How a butterfly defeated the powerful French Empire
To add some more depth to the the story and lore of Le Papillion, The Butterfly, that the world itself did not know but some of the facts are widely known as world history, I bring these facts to you as pieces of the puzzle that might make the current world make sense to you from out of the past world. This is how a butterfly defeated a tyrant and set the world free from his tyranny. Napoleon Bonaparte was a general in The French Army who declared himself Emperor of France. Some very famous words of his inspired his troops and there love of their native land. Napoleon himself and all the others may not have known, at the time, what all his words equaled. They were simply spoken and added to and added to. One of his famous quotes was "An army marches on its stomach ...Victory belongs to the most persevering...Glory is fleeting but obscurity is forever...Until you spread your wings you'll have no idea how far you can fly...If you want a thing done well do it yourself...Impossible is a word found in the dictionary of fools." The army on its stomach and the how far you can fly quotes by him remind me of the butterfly. The caterpillar marches on its stomach, it's long road to the leaves of plants and trees take perseverance to get to and then it's transformation into the beauty of the butterfly. After all the work of the caterpillar it's earns the freedom to fly and the faster mobility of flight. That keeps them more likely out of harms way as well. Napoleon's words so inspired Jacques MacDonald that MacDonald was a faithful follower and believer in the greatness of Napoleon. Another thing Napoleon said is, "Who is that man? Does he think he's God? Well he is not God." when speaking about a man and group of people he wanted to dominate into submission. Napoleon then sent one of his General's into a fight against me, he sent him after my ancestors and so he essentially attacked me as well. Bonaparte said "Then this will be his waterloo." He meant this will be his toilet, his latrine and he sent Jacques MacDonald to dispatch the news that Napoleon himself was unwilling to concede and had predicted French victory in the battle. Well Jacques and the French forces were defeated in that battle in 1813. This led to Napoleon's banishment and exile to Elba in 1814.
By James M. Piehl5 years ago in FYI
The Penlee lifeboat disaster, 1981
The Penlee lifeboat disaster of 19th December 1981 brought home to everyone who sets sail around the coasts of Great Britain just how much we owe to our lifeboat crews. They are all unpaid volunteers whose equipment is paid for entirely by public donations. They give their time, and sometimes their lives, in selfless devotion to their fellow seafarers.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Pig War of 1859
The Pig War of 1859 scarcely deserves to be called a “war” at all. Only one shot was fired, which accounted for the aforementioned pig, but the rest of the affair was a matter of threats and gestures, although it was not fully resolved for another thirteen years.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Meeting History
I always have had a love affair with history, but not just the generic history we were taught in school when I was younger; the real history that could only be found with loads of research. I am talking about old fashioned, go to the library, search through codexes and microfiche, reading dusty encyclopedias, and getting permission to look at even dustier newspapers. Real research! The only other real history that can be found is, if you are lucky enough to find someone who actually lived it and willing to share it with you!
By Phyllis L Phillips-Clower 5 years ago in FYI
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh
In Libya, a man named Herodotus recorded the tales of tribes dotting the desert. Among the Bedouin campfires drinking spicy mint tea, he learned their stories and customs. After desert winds blew into every fold of his garments and his inkpot grew thick with sand, he ventured into the land of the ancient river. This river was a wide ribbon of water, cutting through the desert. The language was like a distant song he dreamed but could not speak. Herodotus was easily distracted. A long journey, the desert, and determination can do that to a man.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in FYI
The 'Secrets' of Mount Rushmore
1. George Washington has a piece of metal longer than your arm stuck in his eyeball. A drill bit got stuck there during the carving. No one knows why the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, decided to leave it there. It is likely the sculptor was worried the eye would crumble if he tried to hard to pull it out.
By Reed Clark5 years ago in FYI
