Perspectives
Why Did the World Ignore This Island for 15 Years? The Forgotten Story of Tromelin Island
In the middle of the vast Indian Ocean lies a small, seemingly insignificant patch of land known as Tromelin Island. At just one mile long and half a mile wide, it's the kind of place that might go unnoticed by even the most seasoned sailor. Yet, buried beneath its sandy surface is a harrowing tale of survival, human endurance, and the tragic consequences of colonial greed.
By Marveline Merababout a year ago in History
Night's End Whisper. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Shadows of the Previous The city never dozed, however it wasn't the dynamic, clamoring city that films painted it to be. It was more similar to an animal of the evening, taking in the murkiness and breathing out a thick obscurity of mysteries and shadows. To [Night's End Whisper], it was both a safe-haven and a jail, the sort of spot where the past followed you like a lost canine you were unable to shake off, regardless of how quick you ran. This evening, the city felt particularly alive, murmuring in quieted tones that main those ready to listen could hear.
By saif uddin khondakarabout a year ago in History
Design Evolution: Exploring Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Art Moderne
Please note while AI was used to assist in drafting portions of this article, the insights, analysis and final edits were completed by me. This blend of technology and expertise allowed for a more efficient writing process, while ensuring the quality and accuracy of the content reflect my professional knowledge and experience.
By Eng. Omar Malkawiabout a year ago in History
How I Teach My Son (His)tory. Top Story - February 2021.
My eldest is just old enough to understand the difference between him and the child sitting next to him. He's becoming vocal about what he sees and perceives as unfair and unjust, while also voicing the need for, in his words, everyone to just love each other everyday. Sadly, my goofy, handsome, spirited child is also standing on the line, in what society normalizes, between cute innocent child and possible threat.
By Blue Dymondabout a year ago in History
Echoes of the fall
At the threshold of the 1990s, the world was witnessing the concluding moments of one of the most epic changes in modern history: the collapse of the Soviet Union. For over four decades, the Cold War had shaped international politics; the United States and its Western allies, on one side, struggled against the communist superpower. But at the threshold of the 1990s, the world would be aghast, disbelieving its own eyes, as the Soviet Union-a seemingly impregnable fortress of power-only apparently dissolved overnight. The fall of this giant would reshape the world order, leaving behind a legacy that still ripples through the globe today.
By Boluwatife Oreoluwaabout a year ago in History
The Slow and (Not So) Painful Death of AM Radio
We take it for granted now, but wireless communications have existed for over 100 years. The first licensed commercial radio station in North America was CFCF in Montréal in 1919. The first in the United States in 1920, KDKA in Pittsburgh, PA.
By Paul 'The Brick' Brecabout a year ago in History











