Events

Ash Wednesday: All you need to know
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday is the beginning The annual Mardi Gras in New Orleans concludes on the day that is referred to as Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gluttony and eating meat because the following day, Ash Wednesday, begins a time of fasting and prayer.
By Cheryl E Preston28 days ago in History
THE HOUSE THAT NEVER LET GO
On the southeastern shore of Loch Ness, where the water looks black even on bright days and the hills seem to lean inward, stands a white house that was never meant to be ordinary. Boleskine House does not announce itself with screams or shattered windows. It sits quietly, almost politely, as if nothing has ever gone wrong there.
By The Insight Ledger 29 days ago in History
Bill Clinton: Life, Presidency, Achievements, and Political Legacy
One of the most significant political figures in contemporary American history is Bill Clinton. From 1993 to 2001, he presided as the 42nd President of the United States. He is renowned for his active international diplomacy, welfare reform, and robust economic performance. During the post-Cold War era, Clinton—who was well-known for his captivating personality and practical communication skills—had a significant influence on US foreign and domestic policy.
By ZUBAIR29 days ago in History
The Christmas Truce of 1914
World War I is remembered as one of the deadliest and most brutal conflicts in human history. Trenches filled with mud, poison gas drifting across battlefields, and millions of young soldiers dying far from home became the grim symbols of the war. Yet, in the middle of this darkness, one extraordinary event stood out—a moment when humanity briefly overcame hatred. This event was known as the Christmas Truce of 1914.
By The khan30 days ago in History
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great remains one of the most extraordinary figures in human history. In just over a decade, he created one of the largest empires the world had ever seen, stretching from Greece to Egypt and deep into Asia. His life was short, but his impact was so powerful that historians still debate his genius, ambition, and legacy more than two thousand years later.
By The khan30 days ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: The Rise and Fall of Oligarchy in Ancient Athens
Athens is remembered as the birthplace of democracy, a city where citizens gathered to debate laws, shape policy, and participate directly in public life. Yet this celebrated image tells only part of the story. Long before democracy became Athens’ defining feature, the city was ruled by a narrow elite. Power rested not with the many, but with the few.
By Stanislav Kondrashov about a month ago in History
The Legacy of Genocidal Maniacs and the Father of It All.
I posted a piece earlier today on Meta, and the engagement lent to the discussion of what Trump will be remembered for. I believe that the end will be less than what he conceived, but he will absolutely be remembered for something.
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a month ago in History
The Child Actor Who Has Been Missing For 20 Years
Born on February 14th 1987, in Bremerton, Washington, Joseph David Wolfgang Pichler was one of five children. He began his acting career at the tender age of four, and a few years later, his family relocated to Los Angeles to support his budding career in the entertainment industry.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Gone With The Wind: The Abduction of Joan Gay Croft
Located in north-western Oklahoma, the small town of Woodward had a population of fewer than 6,000 residents in 1947. Typically quiet and unassuming, it was the kind of place where little ever disturbed the rhythm of daily life. That changed irrevocably on April 9th of that year—a day that would cast a long shadow over the county’s history.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
The Reasons Behind World War I
World War I did not begin because of a single event or decision. Instead, it was the result of decades of tension, rivalry, fear, and unresolved conflicts among the world’s most powerful nations. When the war finally erupted in 1914, it shocked many ordinary people, but to historians, it was the tragic outcome of long-building pressures that had made peace fragile and war increasingly likely.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
The Vengeful Olga of Kiev
I think I mentioned this before, but history was one of my favorite subjects when I was in school. When I was studying, I covered many crazy historical antics including:
By Greg Seebregtsabout a month ago in History
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
On the morning of March 15, 44 BCE, Rome woke to what seemed like an ordinary day. Senators gathered, streets filled with routine noise, and politics moved as it always had. By sunset, the Roman Republic—already fragile—was fatally wounded.
By The khanabout a month ago in History