Events

Marcus Aurelius
History often celebrates conquerors, kings, and warriors for the lands they claimed and the enemies they defeated. Yet among all Roman emperors, one man stands apart—not because of how much power he held, but because of how carefully he examined himself. His name was Marcus Aurelius, and he is remembered not only as a ruler of an empire, but as a ruler of his own mind.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
The Top 10 Urban Legends That America Just Can’t Kill
There’s a moment late at night when America feels like one long, empty highway. Streetlights hum. Fog gathers at the curb. A dog barks at nothing.
By The Iron Lighthouseabout a month ago in History
The Stories Of The Forgotten Children Who Died In The 9/11 Attacks
Just before 9am on the morning of September 11th 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines mid-flight; each plane intended to strike prominent U.S. buildings.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Adolf Hitler
Few figures in modern history have left a darker or more devastating mark than Adolf Hitler. His rise from obscurity to absolute power reshaped Europe, triggered the deadliest conflict in human history, and resulted in unimaginable suffering. Understanding Hitler is not about admiration—it is about learning how destructive ideologies gain power, how societies fail, and how history warns us against repeating the same mistakes.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
The Plague That Caused Its Victims To Dance To Their Deaths
One warm summer’s afternoon on 14th July 1518, in the French region of Alsace, a lady by the name of Frau Troffea was on the cobbled streets outside of her home.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Five American Legends That Started With One Ordinary Person
There is a certain hour before sunrise when the world feels suspended. When the trees hold their breath, the sky is bruised purple, and even the wind waits for something to happen. America was built in these moments. Not by generals. Not by presidents. Not by famous names etched into marble.
By The Iron Lighthouseabout a month ago in History
Seven Medieval ‘Cures’ That Prove We’re Really Lucky to Be Sick in 2025
The Wild History of Old-School Medicine If you’ve ever complained about a long wait at the clinic or how gross cough syrup tastes, trust me, after reading how illnesses were treated centuries ago, you might send your doctor a thank-you card. Medicine has come a very, very long way.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
The Moon-Dusted Path
The bell tolled, a dull clang against the thick, humid air, and Elara’s shoulders slumped, not in surrender, but in a weary acknowledgement of another day’s end. Her fingers, calloused and stained with the day’s cotton, curled into her palm. The sun, a brutal orange eye, was finally dipping below the tree line, painting the sky in colors too beautiful for the ugly work it oversaw. Sweat trickled down her spine, a familiar companion, but tonight, a different kind of itch stirred beneath her skin, a restless thrumming that always came with the approach of darkness.
By HAADIabout a month ago in History
The Final Trail
The mountains had always been a place of freedom—vast skies, whispering pines, and the kind of silence that made a person feel both small and alive. When thirty-four-year-old American hiker Ethan Ward walked into the backcountry one crisp January morning, no one thought it would be the last time anyone saw him. He was experienced, healthy, and familiar with the trails. The rangers logged his entry as routine. Nothing unusual. Nothing alarming. Just another man seeking peace in the wild.
By Izhar Ullahabout a month ago in History
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
For centuries, sailors crossing the restless Mediterranean spoke of a tower so bright that it could be seen from beyond the horizon. A tower that turned darkness into daylight, that guided traders, explorers, and conquerors safely into the wealthy port of Alexandria. This was the Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos, one of the greatest wonders the ancient world ever created.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
Catherine the Great
History remembers many rulers, but only a few rise high enough to stand beside the giants. Catherine II of Russia—better known as Catherine the Great—was one of them. She began her life not as a princess of Russia, nor as the obvious heir to a throne, but as a young German girl with a brilliant mind, relentless ambition, and a vision that would transform a nation. Her rise to power remains one of the most fascinating political journeys in world history.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
The Epic Feuds That Nearly Tore America Apart (Before Twitter Tried to)
There is a certain kind of silence in the Appalachian dawn. A silence so heavy you can feel it settle on your shoulders. Mist hangs in the hollers. Dogs bark in the distance. The river moves slow, like it’s remembering something it would rather forget.
By The Iron Lighthouseabout a month ago in History