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 German March to War: How the Invasion of Belgium Drew Europe into World War I
In 1914, Germany invaded neutral Belgium as part of its strategy to attack France in what would become World War…
More Than Just a Drink: The Surprising History and Impact of Coca-Cola
History and Impact of Coca-Cola When you think of Coca-Cola, you likely picture the iconic red cans and bottles, polar…
The Origins of Common Superstitions: Why We Know Friday the 13th as Unlucky
The Origins of Common Superstitions Many of the little Common Superstitions we treat as fact have surprisingly ancient origins. Take…
The Invention of Radio: A Pioneering Journey of Communication Revolution
The Invention of Radio: A Pioneering Journey of Communication Revolution The invention of radio The birth of radio was a major breakthrough in human communication and drastically changed…
The History of the Handshake: From Ancient Greeting to Modern Gesture
The Handshake is a familiar gesture practiced daily around the world. But how did this custom get its start? Evidence…
2500 BCE-History of Greenland from the Beginning: A Wonderful Journey through Time and Ice
History of Greenland History of Greenland-Early Inhabitants Greenland, the largest island in the world, has a history as rich and…
Pope Francis: How does the conclave work?
After the death of Pope Francis, the thousand-year-old liturgy of the conclave begins: the most secret rite of the Catholic…
When was the Panama Canal built? And how does it work?
How to go from New York to San Francisco without going around South America? By digging through rock: that’s how the Panama Canal was born in 1914. Donald…
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES Artois and Champagne The end of mobile warfare in 1914 left the Germans in control of most…