World History

The Night Alexander the Great Burned Persepolis
On a spring night in 330 BCE, fire swallowed one of the greatest cities the ancient world had ever known. Marble columns cracked. Gold melted into the streets. Palaces that had stood for two centuries collapsed into ash.
By The khan14 days ago in History
The Vredefort Impact Crater: Earth’s Oldest and Most Valuable Cosmic Scar
Origins of a Cataclysmic Event Approximately 2.02 billion years ago, a massive asteroid—estimated to be 10 to 15 kilometers in diameter—collided with Earth at an unimaginable speed of around 20 kilometers per second. The energy released by this impact exceeded 10 billion Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs, making it one of the most violent events ever recorded in Earth’s geological history.
By Say the truth 14 days ago in History
The Things We Still Won’t Do
I noticed it first in myself... A cracked mirror in a motel bathroom somewhere off a two-lane highway. The glass had split cleanly from corner to corner, a thin lightning bolt frozen in silver. I stood there longer than I meant to, toothbrush in hand, doing the quiet math everyone pretends not to do. Seven years. That was the number, wasn’t it?
By Veil of Shadows14 days ago in History
A Paradox of the Soul
The Aethelgard was not just a ship; she was a legend of the salt and spray. For forty years, she had carried spices, silk, and secrets across the shifting currents of the Ionian Sea. But today, as she sat in the dry docks of Corinth, she looked more like a skeleton than a queen.
By Luna Vani14 days ago in History
The Red Year
The winter of 1875 did not end with the thaw. For the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, the cold lingered in the form of an ultimatum from the United States government: return to the designated Indian agencies by January 31, 1876, or be branded "hostile."
By Luna Vani14 days ago in History
Ash and Ink
The air in Alexandria no longer smelled of salt and jasmine. It smelled of scorched papyrus and the metallic tang of fear. Kimon was nineteen, a junior scribe whose only contribution to history thus far was the steady transcription of tax records. But today, he wasn’t holding a ledger. He was standing in the Great Hall of the Serapeum, clutching a leather satchel to his chest as if it were a shield. Outside, the city was a symphony of chaos—the rhythmic thud of Roman boots, the crackle of timber, and the screams of a world being rewritten by the sword.
By LUNA EDITH14 days ago in History
You Can Still Turn Back
The gas lamps flickered softly inside the White House room. Outside, Washington was unusually calm for a city that had just survived a brutal civil war.
By The khan15 days ago in History
The Price of Division: The True Cost of Building the Berlin Wall
Construction Cost of the Berlin Wall: An Economic and Historical Analysis Introduction The Berlin Wall remains one of the most powerful symbols of the Cold War, representing the ideological, political, and economic divide between East and West Germany from 1961 to 1989. While the Wall is often discussed in terms of its political significance and human cost, less attention is paid to the financial burden involved in its construction, maintenance, and security. Understanding the construction cost of the Berlin Wall offers valuable insight into the economic priorities of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the broader Cold War environment.
By Say the truth 15 days ago in History
The Net Worth of the Soviet Union Measuring the Wealth of a Superpower That No Longer Exists
What Does “Net Worth” Mean for the Soviet Union? Net worth is generally calculated as: Total Assets – Total Liabilities = Net Worth
By Say the truth 15 days ago in History
The Net Worth of Nazi-Looted Wealth in History An Examination of One of the Largest Organized Thefts Ever Recorded. AI-Generated.
--- ## **What Was Nazi-Looted Wealth?** Nazi-looted wealth refers to assets stolen or forcibly seized by the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. This looting was not random; it was highly organized and supported by state policies.
By Say the truth 15 days ago in History
The Net Worth of the Kremlin Palace
This article explores the estimated net worth of the Kremlin Palace by examining its tangible and intangible assets. What Is the Kremlin Palace? The Kremlin is a large fortified complex covering about 28 hectares (70 acres) in central Moscow. It includes: Palaces Cathedrals Government buildings Museums Towers and fortified walls The most famous structures include: The Grand Kremlin Palace The Senate Building The Armory Chamber The Cathedral Square
By Say the truth 15 days ago in History
New Year: Why This Moment of Renewal Matters More Than We Realize
Every year, as December fades into January, something remarkable happens. Across America and other English-speaking countries, people pause—not because life stops, but because time invites reflection. The New Year is not just a date change. It is a psychological reset, a cultural tradition, and a deeply human moment of hope that continues to matter in a fast-moving world.
By Mustafa15 days ago in History