Biographies

Napoleon:
Napoleon Bonaparte, brought into the world on August 15, 1769, on the island of Corsica, rose from humble starting points to become perhaps of history's most compelling military and political figure. His biography is set apart by wonderful accomplishments, political intricacies, and military victories.
By Shishira2 years ago in History
Top Ten Important Scenes from Netflix Series The Crown
The Crown is a historical drama series that was created by Peter Morgan and has become one of the most successful shows on Netflix. It tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, from her ascension to the throne in 1952 to the present day. The show has received critical acclaim for its accurate portrayal of historical events and its stunning cinematography. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 most important scenes from The Crown:
By Umama Zahir 2 years ago in History
Ocean Island Kart Club
The following ‘snippet’ was from Banaban Heritage Society member Brian Bailey about the introduction of go-kart racing and the set-up of the Ocean Island Kart [1] Club during the 1960s. His story appeared in 'A Snippet From the Past", Banaba/Ocean Island News, Issue No. 12 (Nov-Dec 1994) [2]
By Stacey King2 years ago in History
Legend of Lake Toba and Samosir Island, Indonesian North Sumatra Folklore
The legend of Lake Toba is a story passed down from generation to generation that is believed by the Indonesian people, the Batak tribe who live in the area around Lake Toba. As is known, Lake Toba is located in the North Sumatra province of Indonesia. History records that this lake was formed from a super volcanic eruption.
By mr.X2 years ago in History
Gerald Blanchard
Keywords: Gerald Blanchard, Thief, Heist, Adventure, Crime, Documentary, Robbery, Ingenious, Adrenaline, Life Story, Redemption, Unexpected Turns, Famous Criminal, Modern-Day Robin Hood
By Jennifer Johnson2 years ago in History
Tesla's Odyssey: Illuminating Minds, Electrifying the World
In the quaint village of Smiljan, Croatia, on July 10, 1856, a child destined for greatness took his first breath. Nikola Tesla, an intellectual prodigy, embarked on a life that would not only reshape the world of science and technology but would also become a saga of triumphs and tribulations.
By Neville Augustine Rozario2 years ago in History
Threads of Destiny: The Halter's Embrace
In the heart of medieval Germany, where emerald hills met cobalt skies and whispers of forgotten enchantments lingered in the air, a fabled relic known as the "Halter of Germany" held a tale that echoed through the corridors of time. Crafted by an enigmatic artisan of ages past, this mystical artifact was said to possess the profound power to bind the fate of a nation, weaving the threads of destiny into a tapestry that transcended generations.
By Alpha the great 2 years ago in History
Madame President
“They cannot roll back the rising tide of reform. The world moves.” Victoria Woodhull achieved many firsts in her life: the first woman on Wall Street, the first woman newspaper founder, and the first woman to testify before Congress.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
Returning to Ocean Island-Post War
Joan Ramsay from New Zealand, was one of the first European women to return to Ocean Island Post War. Her husband was working for the Gilbert & Ellice Island Colony (GEIC) [1] government. Her story is adapted from a radio interview she gave for NZ radio about her life spent on the islands.
By Stacey King2 years ago in History
The big boat that became a mountain is called Tangkuban Perahu.. Content Warning.
Long ago, in West Java, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She had a son named Sangkuriang. The child was very fond of hunting in the woods. He was always accompanied by his beloved dog named Tumang while hunting. Tumang was actually the incarnation of a god and also the biological father of Sangkuriang. But Sangkuriang did not know it because his mother carefully hid it.
By Sky2 years ago in History
Imminent Peril: Ocean Island on the Brink of Invasion
Maureen White was seventeen years old and one of the people who survived the sinking of the British Phosphate Commission (BPC) ship, SS TRIONA, by German Raiders prior to the evacuation of Banaba—known during the phosphate mining period as Ocean Island. Maureen and her mother, Letitia, were taken prisoners by the Germans before being released on a remote island in New Guinea.
By Stacey King2 years ago in History
saleh (AS) part2
God performs the miracle and creates Saleh’s camel from the rock So Salih, peace be upon him, said to them: If this verse comes to you, you will believe. They said, “Yes.” He said, “Gather the people.” So call the people on the promised day. Salih, peace be upon him, called on his Lord, and the earth shook and the rock split before their eyes, and from inside the rock emerged a huge she-camel, one of the largest they had ever seen in their lives. Indeed, the largest she-camel in history. History: One camel was drinking enough water for an entire village, and she was pregnant in her tenth month and was about to give birth, according to the description they described.
By Abo goda2 years ago in History