World History
Why Titanic Lacked Enough Lifeboats
In the iconic scene from James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster, Titanic, where Rose, portrayed by the talented Kate Winslet, makes a startling discovery about the lifeboats, the dialogue between her and Thomas Andrews, played by the brilliant Victor Garber, truly captivates the audience's attention. These moments between Rose and Andrews, complete with his convincing Irish accent, become the focal point of the scene, as Andrews confidently asserts, "I have built a good ship, strong and true. She's all the lifeboat you need." Given the hindsight knowledge of the tragic ending, this line either exudes tragic arrogance or presents itself as a morbid joke, highlighting the ship's shocking lack of preparation for the disaster that would soon unfold. However, delving into the historical context unveils the intricacies of the Titanic's design and its subsequent failure.
By Thiran Perera2 years ago in History
The Oyo Empire
The Oyo Empire, also known as the Oyo Kingdom, was a powerful pre-colonial African state that emerged in the region of present-day southwestern Nigeria. It thrived from roughly the 14th century to the late 18th century, reaching its peak during the 17th century. Renowned for its sophisticated political organization, military strength, and extensive trade networks, the Oyo Empire left a significant legacy that continues to influence the cultural, political, and social landscape of Nigeria.
By Kinfeosi Adesegun2 years ago in History
The Forgotten Kingdom
In the sun-doused embrace of the Aegean Ocean, where legends blend in with history and the mutters of outdated metro establishments resounding through the ages, lies the island of Crete. Here, in the midst of disagreeable scenes and sparkling shorelines, a get-together of current travelers gave an excursion to open the mysteries of perhaps of history's most basic issue: the Minoan human progress that was lost.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in History
First Love of the Legendary Genius - Albert Einstein. Content Warning.
Albert Einstein is one of the most revered and fascinating names in the annals of scientific history. Einstein is a famous genius, widely admired for his revolutionary theories that have transformed our knowledge of the universe. But behind the scientific genius, there's a sweet story of first love that gives his mysterious character a sympathetic touch.
By Ehra Silverio2 years ago in History
Vlad Dracula's real story.
Many of us have seen vampire films, perhaps the most famous of which is Dracula's story, and most of us believe that Dracula's character is imaginary of ancient legends, but you will be surprised to learn that Dracula is a true story of a large bloodthirsty tyrant, but with injustice and tyranny and not like vampires. History tells of a tyrant named Vlad Dracula, a ruler who fought against Muslims and committed many crimes against Muslims in the Arab Mashreq.
By mahmoud hakeem2 years ago in History
Curse of Amir Timur
Old tomb opened, curse unleased. It's a tale as old as time. I'm sure you've seen it in at least one movie. (I'm looking at you, Brendan Fraser, in the classic 1999 film The Mummy.) While the notion of a curse let loose from a desiccated corpse sounds like it might be exclusive to fiction, let me assure you—it's not. There have been a few documented cases of pretty strange events that line up with curses on tombs. Let's look at one such curse with origins in the Eurasian Steppe that some say affected the outcome of World War II.
By J.A. Hernandez2 years ago in History
The secret to building the three pyramids and the genius of building and planning.
The construction of pyramids is one of the oldest unsolved puzzles in history, despite the attempt to solve them over and over again throughout history. Many scientists and scientists have been asked the same question about how to build pyramids.
By mahmoud hakeem2 years ago in History
Small-foot village and the secret behind that name.
Foot ligation in China In China, there's a village where women have so small but so small that your iPhone phone is bigger than her! It's so small that children's feet are bigger than them. Yeah, that's true, and it's already there, but what village is this? And why is that?
By mahmoud hakeem2 years ago in History
