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15 African Presidents Who Were Assassinated In The Most Dangerous Ways. Content Warning.
Numerous leaders throughout African history have met tragic ends, indicating the turbulent character of politics in particular eras and locales. In June 1960, Lumumba's vision came true when the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium.
By Makeila.Ogm2 years ago in History
REDISCOVER ROME
In the realm where Emperors hold sway and Gladiators entertain amidst opulent luxury, the ever-present peril of the Mediterranean Sea underscores Rome's dominance over the Western world for five centuries. Yet, the true source of the Empire's strength lies submerged beneath the waves. Without mastery over the sea and control of maritime trade routes, the Roman Empire would never have thrived. Imagining the possibility of draining the oceans to unveil the secrets of the underwater realm, we can now utilize precise data and advanced technology to illuminate a lost world.
By Sule Ogunc2 years ago in History
The Unseen Planet In Our Solar System
For millennia, humans were aware of only five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, observable with basic telescopes or the naked eye under favorable conditions. In the late 18th century, Sir William Herschel, a renowned astronomer, discovered a new planet—a frosty blue one initially mistaken for a star—later recognized as Uranus. It orbits the Sun 19 times farther than Earth and takes 84 years to complete one revolution. Herschel also detected double stars and nebulae. In the mid-1800s, astronomers detected anomalies in Uranus' orbit, leading to the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Despite theories about another planet between Mercury and the Sun, known as Vulcan, corroborated by the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit, no concrete evidence surfaced. Einstein's theory of general relativity later explained Mercury's orbit irregularity, suggesting space-time curvature by massive celestial bodies like planets alters orbits. While the Vulcan theory persisted, Einstein's explanation gained traction, and tests during solar eclipses aimed to validate his theory. Additionally, hypotheses about an undiscovered Planet 9 or Planet X beyond Neptune, affecting objects in the Kuiper Belt, emerged. The Nibiru myth, claiming a doomsday scenario in 2012, proved baseless, as calculations disproved its existence. Moreover, the 2011 Comet Elenin briefly misconstrued as Nibiru, dissipated harmlessly. These astronomical mysteries continue to intrigue, shaping our understanding of the solar system's complexities.
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in History
Varanasi
With millions of pilgrims and those seeking spiritual comfort, Varanasi—often referred to as the spiritual centre of India—is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Known by many other names, including Banaras or Kashi, Varanasi, is a city in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state that is situated on the banks of the Ganges River. It is renowned for its rich historical, religious, and cultural legacy that has emerged over time.
By The Knowledge 2 years ago in History
