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 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…
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 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT
World War 1 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT The First World War: Shaping Our World The single event that more than any other can be said to have shaped…
The Bombing of Guernica
The Bombing of Guernica A Symbol of Basque Culture is Destroyed Guernica was a small, peaceful town in northern Spain…
1775 – The American Revolution Through Native American Eyes
The American Revolution stands as a crucial juncture in the United States’ past, often portrayed as a quest for freedom…
The History of World Population
The History of World Population The growth of the human population over the course of history reveals our species’ incredible…
The History of Antarctica: From Ancient Origins to Heroic Explorers
Ancient Origins of a Mysterious Continent Antarctica is a mysterious and enchanting continent covered in ice and snow. But how did this frigid landmass come to be? What…
The Enigma of the Emerald Tablet
An Artifact Steeped in Legend and Symbolism The small green stone known as the Emerald Tablet has captivated scholars for…