Conclave Time: How Does the Election of the New Pope Work?
Every conclave has had its peculiarities and oddities: here we have gathered the most surprising ones from History. The word conclave (from the Latin “cum clave,” literally meaning…
THE BATTLE OF MARNE AND THE AISNE
Battle of Marne – SAT 29 AUG 1914 –THU 15 OCT 1914 Pushing back the German Offensive By the end…
Why Noah’s Ark Will Never Be Found
For over a century, the vessel that the Old Testament describes as having survived the great flood has been sought.…
The Ancient Origins of the Bra
Underwire and fire-resistant bras are just the latest innovations of a garment that for millennia has been part of women’s clothing. But what are its real Origins of…
MONS AND THE BATTLE OF LE CATEAU
Battle of Le Cateau –FRI 21 AUG 1914 – WED 26 AUG 1914 First actions of the BEF The Kaiser,…
BATTLE OF THE FRONTIERS – Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan-WED 29 JUL 1914 –SAT 22 AUG 1914 Lorraine and the Schlieffen Plan The first shots of the war…
World War 1 MOBILIZATION
World War 1 MOBILIZATION –SAT 25 JUL 1914 –TUE 28 JUL 1914 The outbreak of war General staffs in Europe had been putting out complex mobilization plans for…
World War 1 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT
World War 1 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT The First World War: Shaping Our World The single event that more than…
Seven Wonders of Ancient World
Seven Wonders You have to admire how far back in history our fascination with incredible architectural and engineering feats goes.…
The impact of the printing press on the Renaissance
Printing Press On The Renaissance Definition and significance of the printing press Back in the 15th century, a clever guy named Johannes Gutenberg blew everyone’s minds with his…