Ice Ages have always been a mystery to scientists. It’s a period of near-freezing global temperatures that often last millions of years. There were at least five major Ice Ages with approximately 12 periods of glacial expansion over the past one million years. Humans are believed to have developed significantly during the most recent period
Nelson Mandela was the man who fought against the Apartheid system of racial segregation. He served 27 years in jail because of this fight and later became the first ever, black president of South Africa. Besides waging a war against racial discrimination, Nelson Mandela gained global popularity because of many other reasons. Here is a
The Knights Templar is widely believed to be a secret society whose real purpose of existence is still debated by historians and scholars even today. The Templars, as their members were called, left behind several clues of their actions that have been passed down through generations via ancient manuscripts and hearsay. Founded around 1118 AD,
Some of the world’s most iconic buildings were erected during the Victorian age. Victorian architecture refers to the style of revived architecture; most of the styles of these buildings have predominantly been revived from the late 19th century also known as the Victorian age. Many historians believe that Victorian architecture had nothing novel about it,
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is one of the bloodiest incidents that shook India and was also shunned by one and everyone, but, of course with the exception of the Britishers who showered praises on the butcher who led his troops to murder innocent people that had gathered in Jalianwala Bagh for Baisakhi celebrations. Being an
Rosie the Riveter was not a person in flesh in blood. It was a fictional character created by the US government to encourage women to go out and work during World War 2. With a large number of men joining the US Army, there was a huge labour shortage in the country for industrial activity
“A man may imagine things that are false, but he can only understand things that are true, for if the things be false, the apprehension of them is not understanding,”- Sir Isaac Newton. Born on the 25th of December 1642, in Lincolnshire, England, Isaac Newton needs no introduction. The man, who discovered gravity, was a
Contrary to the long held notion that ancient Romans only consumed bread and olive oil as basic diet, these folks actually enjoyed a sumptuous variety of food items like fish and meats, fruit and veggies. The basic Roman foods included a staple diet of bread and olive oil, but, these were not the only things
The Wild West is often considered one of the most fascinating and colorful periods in American history. It inspired an entire genre of films with cowboys on horseback and gunslingers fighting to wrest control over the arid lands. Yet, only a handful of women from this period are known for their guts and tenacity. Annie
Thomas Alva Edison was born on 11th of February in 1847. He was of American nationality and was a businessman and inventor by profession. He made advanced studies in many scientific fields but is most well known for his electric power generation and distribution. Often described as America’s greatest inventor, Edison is a popular name
