World History

The Curse of Kuru: A Tribe, a Brain Disease, and the Price of Ritualistic Cannibalism. Content Warning.
Deep in the highlands of Papua New Guinea lies a tragic chapter in human history—one that merges ritual, culture, disease, and death in a tale as fascinating as it is horrifying. It centers on the Fore people (pronounced "for-ay"), a remote tribe whose unique mortuary rituals gave rise to a deadly brain disease known as Kuru—a term derived from the Fore word meaning "to shake."
By E. hasan8 months ago in History
A Nation in Flames
Paris, 1793. Smoke clung to the streets like a second skin. The bells of Notre-Dame no longer sang for weddings or worship, but for blood—each toll echoing a name dragged to the guillotine. Revolution was no longer a dream of liberty; it was a fever, devouring all who caught it.
By Usman Khan8 months ago in History
Chichén Itzá: Legacy of Maya Civilization
Chichén Itzá: The Sacred City of the Maya Chichén Itzá, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, is a magnificent pre-Columbian city built by the Maya civilization in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Dominated by the grand pyramid known as El Castillo (also called the Temple of Kukulcán), the site is a powerful symbol of the ingenuity, astronomical precision, and architectural brilliance of the ancient Maya. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, drawing millions of visitors every year.
By Mukhtiar Ahmad8 months ago in History
Parthenon: Timeless Symbol of Ancient Greece
The Parthenon: A Timeless Symbol of Ancient Greece Perched majestically atop the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon is one of the most enduring symbols of ancient Greece and classical architecture. Built in the 5th century BCE, this temple was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the patron goddess of the city. Over the centuries, it has withstood wars, transformations, and natural decay, yet it remains a powerful reminder of Greece’s rich cultural legacy.
By Mukhtiar Ahmad8 months ago in History
The Village Of Arandel And The Girl Who Restored Balance. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the heart of a quiet forest stood the village of Arandel—a place wrapped in unnatural silence, as if the trees themselves were afraid to whisper. At the center of it all loomed the **Obsidian Tree**, a towering, twisted thing with bark black as midnight and veins that pulsed a deep, eerie red when the moon was full. The villagers said the tree fed on balance—light and dark, life and death—and no one dared disturb it.
By MD Melon8 months ago in History
Harvard's connections to China: intellectual cooperation or political danger? . AI-Generated.
With its ties in China, Harvard University will be under scrutiny in 2025. With it comes the danger of undermining academic freedom and national security. Explore the complexity of American universities' foreign affiliations and how it affects foreign students.
By Zeeshan Haidar8 months ago in History
The Forgotten Island
The storm hit harder than anyone expected. Jake, Mira, and Daniel had planned the sailing trip for months. It was supposed to be a quick weekend getaway—sun, sea, and sand. But when the dark clouds rolled in, and the waves rose like monsters, their small boat didn’t stand a chance.
By jardan8 months ago in History
The Great Flood Myths: Are Ancient Cultures Remembering the Same Global Catastrophe?
🌊 Flood Myths Exist Everywhere — But Why? A man builds a boat. The world is engulfed in water. Only a few survive. Sound familiar?
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in History
The Book of Enoch: The Banned Bible Text That Blows Open the Truth About Fallen Angels and the Nephilim
📜 A Book So Dangerous, They Took It Out of the Bible It’s one of the most controversial religious texts ever discovered — and yet most Christians have never read it.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in History
The Pioneer of Muslim Printing and Journalism in the Indian Subcontinent: The Legacy of Maulvi Muhammad Baqir Dehlvi
The First Muslim to Print the Quran in the Indian Subcontinent – The Remarkable Story of Maulvi Muhammad Baqir Dehlvi The history of the Indian subcontinent is filled with significant events that have deeply influenced the intellectual, religious, and political future of its people, especially the Muslim community. Among these historic milestones, one extraordinary event stands out — the first-ever printing of the Holy Quran in the subcontinent. This monumental achievement is credited to a courageous and visionary Muslim scholar, Maulvi Muhammad Baqir Dehlvi. Not only was he the first Muslim journalist of the region, but he was also a fearless freedom fighter who sacrificed his life to illuminate the path of knowledge and truth.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in History
Who Were the Nephilim? The Forbidden Giants of the Bible That Mainstream History Can’t Explain
👣 Giants in the Bible? It’s Right There in Genesis “There were giants in the earth in those days…” So begins Genesis 6:4, one of the most mysterious — and controversial — verses in the entire Bible.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in History
Did Giants Once Walk the Earth? Unearthing the Evidence Behind One of History’s Tallest Mysteries
🦶 Footprints Too Big to Deny? From ancient scrolls to tribal myths, and from Biblical stories to massive “out-of-place” bones allegedly uncovered by early archaeologists — the belief that giants once roamed the earth is one of the oldest, most enduring, and most controversial legends in human history.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in History