Ancient
The Fall of Constantinople: The Last Stand
The year was 1453. For over a thousand years, the great city of Constantinople had stood as the shining jewel of the Byzantine Empire. Its towering walls had repelled countless enemies, and its golden domes had witnessed the rise and fall of empires. But now, the city faced its greatest threat — Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire, a young and ambitious ruler determined to make history.
By Motivational story9 months ago in History
The title of the article in English is: The Power of Words: Stories of How Our Language Shapes Our World.
The Power of Words: Stories of How Ou Language Shapes Our World Hey friend, have you ever really thought about the amazing power our words hold? They're not just sounds that come out of our mouths or letters we scribble on paper or a screen. To me, words are more like tiny seeds that we plant in the minds and hearts of others. They can grow into towering trees or troublesome weeds, depending on the kind of seed we choose.
By Omar Mohammed 9 months ago in History
The Sundarbans: A Proud Heritage of Bengal
The sundarban is a her that fills the people of Bengal with pride. Nature has gifted us with forest paradise so magnificent that its stories can be told to the entire world. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, situated at the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. What doesn’t this forest have? It is the home of the world-famous Royal Bengal Tiger. In addition, there are spotted deer, crocodiles, venomous snakes, turtles, and countless other species. The forest is also rich with diverse trees like Sundari, Garan, and Keora.
By Riham Rahman 9 months ago in History
Six types of love according to the ancient Greeks
1. Eros, or sexual passion The first kind of love was eros, named after the Greek god of fertility, and it represented the idea of sexual passion and desire. But the Greeks didn’t always think of this as something positive, as we tend to do today. In fact, eros was viewed as a dangerous, fiery, and irrational form of love that could take hold of you and possess you—an attitude shared by many later spiritual thinkers, such as the Christian writer C.S. Lewis.Eros involved a loss of control that frightened the Greeks. This is odd, of course, because losing control is precisely what many people now seek in a relationship. Don’t we all hope to fall “madly” in love?
By jahidul Islam Sifat9 months ago in History
At 4,800 Years Old the World’s Oldest Living Tree Predates the Egyptian Pyramids
At 4,800 Years Old the World’s Oldest Living Tree Predates the Egyptian Pyramids Hidden high in the rugged White Mountains of California stands a living being older than recorded human history. A bristlecone pine tree known to scientists simply as Methuselah is believed to be more than 4,800 years old making it the world’s oldest known living tree. Remarkably this ancient conifer took root long before the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza and has silently witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in History
