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
The period from the end of the Han Dynasty when an earlier yet modern version of China was being established marked the period of disunion in China. During this time, various factions and warlords fought to control the country. It was a
If you know about the seven wonders of the world then you’ve most likely heard about The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The hanging gardens of Babylon were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. However, in recent times, it’s come
While it’s not so popular, Gunung Padang is an ancient pyramid that has been hiding beneath an Indonesian mountain for nearly A millennia. The name Gunung Padang means “the Mountain of Light,” and it is believed to be the oldest pyramid still
It’s very common to see people on make-up nowadays. However, this tradition didn’t start now and dates back to as early as 4000 B.C. It was a cultural norm in ancient Egypt for men and women to wear makeup. The Egyptian men
Everyone loves a good mystery. In this article, we highlight some fascinating mysteries that are yet to be solved. 1. WHERE IS JIMMY HOFFA? After his sudden disappearance on July 30, 1975, from Oakland County, Jimmy Hoffa was pronounced dead officially in
Thomas Rolfe was the only child of Pocahontas and John Rolfe had his paternal grandfather John Rolfe Sr, while his maternal grandfather was Wahunsunacock, the chief of the Powhatan tribe in Virginia. After his mother died in England, he was raised in
Archaeologists have discovered numerous artefacts and while it’s not been a walk in the park, to a great extent they’ve been able to discover their uses. However, the Roman dodecahedron has proved to be even more difficult to decipher its use. These
The Piri Reis Map was a map drawn on gazelle skin parchment and based on about 20 other maps, some by Christopher Columbus. James Cook, in 1773 passed the Antarctic circle for the first time. This is documented officially as the first
Pinocchio, a popular household name gained its traction from the Disney children’s movie in the 1940s “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Disney. The movie released by Disney is however constructed from a book written in sequential order and later compiled and printed
Legend has it that the brothers, Romulus and Remus were responsible for founding Ancient Rome. This story has been retold numerous times, even in schools and become set in stone. Romulus and Remus were twin brothers. They were abandoned by their parents when
Considered one of the best comedians and hosts, let us quickly look at the biography of Jimmy Fallon, his net worth and his investment. Jimmy Fallon Biography Popularly known as Jimmy Fallon, American comedian, TV host, actor, and author James Thomas Fallon
This is a strange but true story of Nicholas Barclay. In 1994, Nicholas Barclay went missing. This wasn’t alarming to his family because the 13-year-old boy was fond of disappearing after doing wrong to escape punishment. In 1994, he was last seen
In 1939, the record for the youngest mother in the world broke when Lina Medina, at 5 years, seven months, and 21 days of age gave birth through C-section to a healthy baby boy. In early 1939, Tiburelo Medina and Victoria Losea,
Over 70 years ago, the story of one of the world’s most horrifying exorcisms came to light. A Catholic girl, Emma Schmidt, more popularly known as Ann Ecklund was born on March 23, 1882, in the United States. As she grew older,
A young Bentley driver was stabbed multiple times by a group of assailants during an attempted robbery in Queens on Friday, but he was able to keep the $41,000 he had hidden in his jacket, according to cops. The 20-year-old victim told
Mithridates VI Eupator Dionysius, was a famous king of Pontus, a Hellenistic kingdom in Asia, Minor of Persian origin. He has also known as Mithridates the gates. He lived and ruled sometime between the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. He was born
