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The Prophet of Mercy: How Compassion Transformed Enemies into Believers
In the heart of Arabia, in the ancient city of Makkah, society was built on tribal loyalty, power, and pride. Wealth and lineage determined a person’s worth, while the weak were often oppressed without mercy. The Kaaba, originally built for the worship of One God, was filled with idols, and injustice had become a normal part of life. In this harsh and divided environment, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ emerged—not as a king or warrior, but as a man whose truth, patience, and compassion would forever change the course of human history.
By The best writer a day ago in History
Julius Caesar: The Rise and Fall of a Legend
The Rise and Fall of Julius Caesar In the first century BCE, the Roman Republic stood as one of the most powerful states in the ancient world. Its armies conquered vast territories, its laws shaped civilizations, and its Senate governed through a delicate balance of tradition and authority. Into this complex political world was born Gaius Julius Caesar in 100 BCE—a man whose ambition, brilliance, and fate would forever change Roman history.
By The best writer a day ago in History
Be Like Jesus... No - Don't!
My kids and I are Seventh Day Adventists. It is the closest organized religion that I resonate with... for the most part. A key thing is that Saturdays are our Sabbaths. So, today, Sabbath school lessons were not published on the website I use. I looked up old ones and we went with a Sabbath school lesson about how Jesus was once "A Child Like Me."
By The Schizophrenic Moma day ago in History
The Hard Ways Trump Could Try to Take Greenland. AI-Generated.
When Donald Trump was president of the United States, he shocked the world by saying he wanted to buy Greenland. Many people laughed, but others took the idea seriously. Greenland is a huge island in the Arctic. It is rich in natural resources and very important for military defense. Today, Greenland belongs to Denmark, but it also governs itself in many areas.
By sehzeen fatimaa day ago in History
Statue of Liberty: America’s Timeless Symbol of Freedom
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States and a powerful symbol of freedom, democracy, and hope. Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the statue has welcomed millions of immigrants and visitors since the late nineteenth century. Officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World, it represents the ideals upon which the United States was founded and continues to inspire people across the globe.
By Mukhtiar Ahmad2 days ago in History
The Fall of Croesus
The Fall of Croesus: Wealth, Pride, and the Wisdom of Time More than two and a half thousand years ago, in the ancient land of Lydia, there lived a king whose name became legendary throughout history. His name was Croesus, and he was known across the world as the richest man alive. Gold flowed through his kingdom like water. His palaces glittered with treasure, his vaults overflowed with coins, and traders from distant lands spoke of his wealth in awe. Even today, the phrase “rich as Croesus” is used to describe immense riches.
By The best writer 2 days ago in History
The Net Worth of the Chola Palaces: Wealth, Power, and Imperial Grandeur
While the Cholas are world-famous for monumental temples like the Brihadeeswarar Temple, their royal palaces were equally significant symbols of wealth, authority, and global influence. Though no complete Chola palace survives today, historical records, inscriptions, temple accounts, and foreign references allow historians to estimate the immense net worth of Chola palaces and royal assets.
By Say the truth 2 days ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: The Deep Roots of South Asian Oligarchy
In the unfolding narrative of global influence, few regions illustrate the entrenchment of oligarchic structures quite like South Asia. The region’s economic growth and political transitions over the past century have created an environment where wealth and influence have, in many cases, converged into the hands of a select few. This piece in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series explores how these oligarchic patterns evolved—not suddenly, but over decades of systemic shifts, institutional gaps, and quiet consolidations.
By Stanislav Kondrashov3 days ago in History
