The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony, has been behind one of the longest and most brutal conflicts in Uganda and its neighboring countries. This conflict has displaced nearly two million people and killed thousands. The LRA started its rebellion
Twenty individuals were executed for the “crime” of witchcraft at the Salem Witch Trials more than 300 years ago. The worst part? the Salem Witch Trials took place by “the law,” Being a witch, as defined by English law as possessing supernatural
Native Americans suffered and were forcibly removed from their homes, and the Trail of Tears is a painful reminder of this. With thousands of Native Americans being forcibly removed from their native lands during this forced migration that lasted from the early
The Underground Railroad was a secret way for enslaved Black people to escape from slavery in the 1800s. It wasn’t a real train or underground tunnel. Instead, it was a hidden network of paths and safe places where enslaved people could run
Over 500 million species, or more than 99.9% of all species ever formed, are estimated to have perished throughout evolution. Only extinct species that have been somewhat well-known and died out since the 1800s are included in this list; it does not
A military war known as the Falklands War, commonly referred to as the Falklands War or Falklands Crisis, took place between April and June 1982. Argentina and the United Kingdom were at an undeclared war over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the
The Vikings were known for their rich culture as well as their violent invasions on numerous lands. They also made some amazing discoveries, such as discovering Greenland. All of these incredible feats were performed by Viking leaders and monarchs. So, who were
The medieval period was characterized by intense violence and warfare, and a variety of lethal weapons were employed. Here are a few of the most lethal medieval weapons: 1. Knightly sword The phrase “knightly” or “arming sword” refers to a single-handed straight
One may say that art is a reflection of society. A lot of paintings express the thoughts and feelings of the artist or the cultural values of a certain community. It was difficult to pick just twenty iconic works of art because
Although a pirate’s life is filled with danger and adventure, it also has structure. Since the dawn of sailing, pirates have existed in the maritime world. The roles and responsibilities of a pirate in a pirate crew are just as varied as
Some medical cases are so bizarre that they appear to be straight out of a science fiction novel. The story of Adam Rainer, a dwarf who grew into a giant, is one such example. Adam Rainer was born in 1899 in Graz,
William Henry Hastie was the first African American to be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals. He was appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt himself. Hastie was born on November 17, 1904, in Knoxville, Tennessee, but by 1925, he had already
The Lovers of Valdaro, also known as the Valdaro Lovers, are two 6,000-year-old skeletons discovered in 2007 in a Neolithic tomb near Valdaro in Mantua, Italy. Their name is derived from the fact that they appear to be locked in a kiss.
Baths were unquestionably one of the Romans’ most famous inventions. Unlike nearly all previous civilizations, which ancient historical reports suggest were not too concerned with personal hygiene, the Romans dedicated large areas in every city and town they built to public restrooms where
Guccio Gucci, the founder of the iconic fashion label Gucci, led a colourful and dramatic life that resembled his designs. Gucci was born in Florence, Italy in 1881, the son of a leather goods maker, and he grew up surrounded by materials and
Gothic architecture is a type of architecture that evolved in Europe during the late Middle Ages, roughly between the 12th and 16th centuries. Its rich and detailed designs, lofty and pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses distinguish it. The style originated
The Rape of Polyxena sculpture by Pio Fedi is a 19th-century Italian sculptural masterpiece. It depicts a dramatic incident from Greek mythology in which the Trojan prince Achilles slays the Trojan princess Polyxena to revenge his friend Patroclus’ death. The sculpture is
