World History

A fighter for freedom
Sebastian is my name, and Green is my second, I am living in a world of slavery and trouble, with ruthless and white in high authority and black slaves low authorit. You probably have no idea how it would feel, getting humilliating phrases being targeted at you like the mistress was the dart and I am the bullseye, but she has the skills to hit me every signal time. Anyway today I woke with no sight of mamma, the familiar feeling was taken away, and the unfamiliar was coming, I ate a morsel of bread, and nothing more for my breakfast. I got to work at cleaning the cobbled pathway of the garden. The aroma of the hibisus blooms made me slightly better, but the humid heat, did not.
By Prisha Makam2 years ago in History
"The Divine Construction of Shwedagon Pagoda"
Certainly, here's the story with chapters nine and ten added and a restructured arrangement: --- **Title: "The Divine Construction of Shwedagon Pagoda"**
By Soe Moe2 years ago in History
An Elegy to Sadness: Embracing the Inescapable Abyss. Content Warning.
In the tapestry of human emotions, few threads possess the power to unravel our essence with such relentless persistence as sadness. It is a cavernous state of being that consumes our very existence, haunting every corner of our soul. Sadness, with its infinite shades and depths, possesses a profound ability to leave an indelible mark on our hearts. In this woefully melancholic journey, we shall explore the realm of sadness, surrendering to its mournful embrace.
By emam bhuiyan2 years ago in History
Mummification in Ancient Egypt. Content Warning.
Another characteristic element in Egyptian civilization that has stimulated the interest of scholars was, without doubt, the unusual method of preserving corpses and transforming them into mummies, a technique that was believed to be divine in origin and was traced back to Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis. The term 'mummy' derives from the Arab word mumiya or mumyai which, according to Abd el-Latif a 12th century Arab traveller, meant 'bitumen' or 'mixture of pitch and myrrh' acompound much used in working with corpses and in which, in Europe too, there was a flourish- ing trade during the middle ages. In ancient times a distinction was made between natural and artificial mummies the former being those that had been preserved intact without having undergone any particular treatment. Indeed still today it is thought that the perfect embalming techniques used by the ancient Egyptians were responsible only as a secondary factor for the spectacular state of preservation of the corpses; the principal reason would appear to be the extremely dry climate of Egypt and the total absence of bacteria in the air and the sand. In any case, the mummification of the bodies took place according to a quite precise, and probably standardized, ritual. The body of the deceased was entrusted to the hands of specialists, who began the embalming by using a hook to extract the brain through the nostrils. The skull was then filled with a mixture based on liquid bitumen, which hardened as it cooled. The eyes were removed and later replaced with enamelled orbs. Using an extremely sharp stone, an incision was made on the left side of the body and the viscera were extracted.
By Momen Elmenshawy2 years ago in History
World secret lover and Pea (Mighty )
A brown boy born in the best-climate city, but the climate of his mood is never at its best. His name is Pea Mighty, a very unique name, His real name is pea and his friend called Mighty. He always got beaten by his mom, unfortunately, for no reason. His little brother makes mistakes, and both brothers get beaten. Sometimes, it's also for both brothers with no reasons.
By Mayur 2 years ago in History
Architectural Marvel: The Sydney Opera House. Content Warning.
The Sydney Opera House stands as a testament to human creativity and architectural innovation, gracing the shores of Bennelong Point in Sydney, Australia. Its distinctive sail-like shells have become an iconic representation of not just Sydney, but of Australia as a whole. This architectural masterpiece is more than just a venue for the performing arts; it is a symbol of the cultural richness and artistic vibrancy of the nation.
By Parvej Hossain2 years ago in History
The Tragic Plane Crash that Decapitated the Soviet Pacific Fleet
On February 7th, 1981, a routine military flight ended in tragedy when a Tupolev Tu-104 jetliner crashed shortly after take-off from Pushkin military airfield near Leningrad. Onboard were 50 people, including 16 admirals and generals of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. The crash effectively decapitated the leadership of one of the most powerful fleets in the Soviet Navy.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History
zoleka mandela death
Zoleka Mandela had always been a symbol of resilience and strength. The granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, she had inherited not only her famous grandfather's name but also his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Her life had been a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mandela family, but on a fateful day in 2023, the world received heartbreaking news—Zoleka Mandela had passed away.
By thabsile2 years ago in History
The Modern United States
The modern United States stands as the most powerful nation in human history. With a network of over 800 military bases and accounting for 37% of global military spending, the United States has emerged as the leader of a vast interconnected global system that has ushered in an era of unprecedented prosperity and relatively low levels of conflict. To fully comprehend America's current global dominance and why it plays such a pivotal role in world politics, one must delve into the country's historical roots when it was far from being a global powerhouse.
By lara2 years ago in History
The five greatest Empires in Human history
Various empires have risen and collapsed throughout history, leaving permanent fingerprints on the world's cultural, political, and societal landscapes. These massive entities changed the course of history, leaving legacies that still have an impact on the current world. In this article, we will look at the five biggest empires in history, each of which had a huge impact on humanity's collective memory.
By John Ammerlane2 years ago in History
The rise and demise of the Mughal Empire
It’s 1526 in what is now Northern India, and Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi is about to face off against a prince from Central Asia, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. To quash the threat, the Sultan brings his war elephants to battle. But it’s said that the explosions of Babur’s cannons and muskets startled the elephants and they trampled the Sultan’s own army. Babur had long harbored ambitions of building his own empire. Though he was descended from some of the world’s most successful conquerors, he struggled to gain a foothold among the many ambitious princes in Central Asia. So he turned his attention to India, where his descendants stayed and built the Mughal Empire, one of the wealthiest and most powerful states in the early modern world and home to nearly a quarter of the global population. Babur died just four years after that fateful battle, but his own memoirs and the work of his descendants immortalized him in colorful fashion. His daughter, Gulbadan, recalled in her own memoir how Babur— having recently given up drinking— filled a newly-constructed pool with lemonade rather than wine. His grandson, Akbar, commissioned exquisite miniature paintings of Babur’s stories— one depicted the empire’s founder riding through his camp, drunkenly slumped over his horse. It was Akbar who consolidated Mughal power. He established protections for peasants— which in turn increased their productivity and generated more tax revenue— and embarked on military campaigns to expand Mughal territory. Princes who swore allegiance to him were rewarded, while he made brutal examples of those who resisted, killing them and many of their subjects. His conquests opened access to port cities on the Indian Ocean, which connected the Mughals to Arab, Chinese, Ottoman, and European traders, bringing in incalculable wealth, including silver and new crops from the Americas. As the Muslim ruler of a diverse, multiethnic empire, Akbar worked to create internal cohesion by appointing members of the Hindu majority to high positions in his government, marrying a Hindu bride, and distributing translated copies of the “Mahabharata,” an ancient Indian epic poem, to his Muslim nobles. Akbar also hosted lively religious debates where Sunni and Shia Muslims, Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and the newly arrived Portuguese Jesuit missionaries defended the merits of their respective faiths. While most participants viewed this as an intellectual exercise, Portuguese missionaries were disappointed by their failure to convert Akbar. The Mughals built architectural masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, a palace three kilometers around, that housed 50,000 people and contained the magnificent gold and jewel-encrusted Peacock Throne. Just the throne took seven years to construct. During its first 180 years, the Mughals had only six rulers, which contributed to the empire’s stability. When the fourth emperor, Jahangir, struggled with alcohol and opioid addiction, his wife, Nur Jahan, took the reins as co-ruler. When a traitorous general captured her husband in an attempted coup, she negotiated his release and rallied the army to stop the rebellion. She once led a hunting party to track down a tiger that was terrorizing a village, leading one poet to write: “Though Nur Jahan be in form of a woman/ In the ranks of men she’s a tiger-slayer.” Following the death of the sixth emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707, seven emperors took the throne over the next 21 years. These frequent transitions of power reflected the larger political, economic, social, and environmental crises that plagued the empire throughout the 18th century. In response to this turmoil, regional leaders started refusing to pay taxes and broke away from Mughal control. The British East India Company offered military support to these regional rulers, which in turn increased the company's political influence, enabling it to eventually take direct control of Bengal, one of the wealthiest regions in India. By the 19th century, the East India Company had massive political influence and a large standing army, which included Indian troops. When these troops revolted in 1857, aiming to force out the British and restore Mughal influence, the British government intervened, replacing company rule with direct colonial rule, deposing the last Mughal emperor and sending him into exile. And so, over three centuries after its founding, the Mughal Empire came to an end.
By lara2 years ago in History
The Sinking of Russia's 'Unsinkable' Kursk Submarine
On August 12, 2000, the Russian nuclear-powered submarine K-141 Kursk prepared to launch a torpedo during a naval training exercise in the frigid Arctic waters of the Barents Sea, north of Norway. This fateful exercise would end in tragedy, marking the sinking of the pride of the Russian Northern Fleet.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History