Narratives

Sekhmet: The Lioness of Flame and Fury
In the burning deserts of ancient Egypt, where the sun scorches the sands and life clings to the Nile, there roared a goddess of fire and blood: Sekhmet, the lion-headed warrior deity whose power could both destroy and heal. She was not a gentle goddess of grain or love—Sekhmet was born of wrath, her breath the desert wind, her eyes burning with the heat of Ra himself. She was feared and revered, invoked in both war and plague, and her name—meaning “The Powerful One”—echoed through the temples like a growl from the divine.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
Hekate: Guardian of the Threshold, Goddess of Shadows and Sorcery
In the flickering light of ancient torches, standing at the crossroads where choices are made and fates are sealed, Hekate waits. Neither wholly light nor dark, she is the Greek goddess of magic, the moon, necromancy, and transitions. Revered and feared in equal measure, Hekate is a guardian of liminal spaces—the in-between realms of dusk and dawn, life and death, body and spirit.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
Inanna (Ishtar): Queen of Heaven and the Dark Divine
Long before the rise of Olympus or the thrones of Valhalla, there reigned a goddess of immense power and contradiction in the ancient cities of Sumer: Inanna, later known as Ishtar by the Akkadians and Babylonians. She was the Queen of Heaven, the goddess of love and war, creation and destruction, fertility and death—a figure so complex and vast that no single definition could contain her.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
The 8-Year-Long Traffic Jam That Stunned the World
In 2015, a traffic jam on the Beijing Highway completely choked a 50-lane road. Back in 1980, a traffic jam on the French Autoroute Highway stretched over 175 kilometers from Paris to Lyon, taking several days to clear. Similarly, severe traffic jams have been reported in Brazil, Germany, and the United States—some lasting up to 12 days. But today, I’m going to talk about a traffic jam so shocking, it lasted not for days or weeks—but an unbelievable eight years.
By Jehanzeb Khan6 months ago in History
Athena - Goddess of Strategy, Wisdom and War
Among the glittering pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses, none stands taller in intellect, strategy, and justice than Athena, daughter of Zeus. A deity of paradox and balance, she embodies both wisdom and warfare, thought and action, discipline and creativity. Revered not just as a goddess of battle but as a protector of civilization itself, Athena’s influence reached far beyond myth, shaping art, politics, and philosophy in both ancient and modern minds.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
What did JFK new files revealed about CIA
More than sixty years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. government has released a significant new tranche of classified documents—part of an ongoing effort to bring closure to one of the most scrutinized events in American history.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
Murder, Marriage, and the Throne: Hürrem Sultan’s Ruthless Ascent
She arrived in chains—nameless, powerless, just another terrified girl ripped from her homeland and thrust into the opulent prison of the Ottoman harem. But behind her wide eyes and fiery red hair burned something no chains could hold: ambition.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in History
Jack Savoretti: A Hometown Boy at Lugano's Estival Jazz
The 45th edition of Estival Jazz ended a few days ago, but the air in Lugano still seems to contain traces of the powerful notes, of the refined and vibrant melodies that enlivened Piazza Riforma from July 10th to 12th. Like every year, Estival Jazz brought internationally renowned musicians and bands to the shores of the lake, allowing local audiences and visitors to enjoy top-quality concerts. Yet, one fact of great importance might have escaped less attentive observers. One of the performers who performed on the stage in Piazza Riforma is a man who grew up in Lugano. Indeed, a true hometown boy.
By TELF_AG6 months ago in History
World War 2 & Why World War 2 happened?
Introduction World War II, spanning from 1939 to 1945, was the most catastrophic and transformative conflict in human history. Involving more than 30 nations and resulting in an estimated 70 to 85 million deaths, it reshaped the political, economic, and social fabric of the modern world. But how did such a devastating war begin just two decades after the "war to end all wars"? The causes of World War II are complex and deeply rooted in the aftermath of World War I, economic instability, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and the failure of international diplomacy. This article explores the multifaceted origins of World War II, offering a clear and comprehensive account of why the world descended into another global conflict.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmad6 months ago in History
Why World War 1 Happened: The Spark That Ignited the World
The First World War was not just a sudden eruption of violence—it was a storm that had been brewing for decades. Often remembered for its massive scale and horrific trench warfare, World War 1 (1914–1918) was caused by a complex web of political tensions, alliances, nationalism, and a single, fatal spark. But what exactly triggered this global conflict? Why did the world plunge into war? Let’s break it down.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmad6 months ago in History
The Time Gap Island: Where You Can See Into Tomorrow
Between America and Russia, in the frozen waters of the world’s two great oceans—the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean—stand two remarkable islands known as the Diomede Islands. These islands are so close that on a clear day you can see from one to the other without binoculars. The larger island to the west is called Big Diomede, and it is controlled by Russia. The smaller island to the east is Little Diomede, which belongs to the United States of America.
By Kim Jon6 months ago in History
The Montauk Chair
They said it never existed. That the base was just a relic. That the chair was just a myth. But some claim it wasn’t just real... it was powerful enough to crack open the very fabric of time. Welcome to Camp Hero, New York. Home of the Montauk Chair… and possibly the most dangerous experiment ever conducted in the shadows of history.
By Veil of Shadows6 months ago in History