The Secret Meeting That Created United Nations – Dumbarton Oaks Conference
The Dumbarton Oaks Conference, or more formally the Washington Conversations on International Peace and Security Organization, was a global gathering where ideas for the creation of a “general international organization,” which would later become the United Nations, were developed and negotiated. The United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China served as the […]
Was The Yom Kippur War Planned By The Russians?
Dr. Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez, associate associates at the Truman Institute at Hebrew University, argue that the Yom Kippur War was planned by the Russians. The Soviet Union opposed the Egyptian-Syrian onslaught that started the Yom Kippur War in 1973, according to the historical narrative that has prevailed. The last thing the Kremlin needed […]
How Did Cleopatra Die
We might never know for sure how Cleopatra died, as the majority of the story is still a mystery. Cleopatra VII, the Egyptian pharaoh, barricaded herself within a tomb she had constructed on the grounds of her Alexandrian palace on an August day in 30 B.C. The Queen of the Nile then sent for a […]
Khopesh – The Deadly Sword That Forged The Egyptian Empire
Khopesh – The Lethal Blade Paving the Way for the Egyptian Empire: Despite its profound ties to Egypt, the khopesh did not originate within its borders. Mesopotamia took the lead in crafting the earliest forms of the khopesh by the beginning of the second millennium BC. Ancient Egypt had a significant role in the development […]
What Was Young Stalin Like?
The article below offers a glimpse into the early life of Stalin, shedding light on his character and experiences before he assumed leadership of the Soviet Union in 1924 and remained in power until his passing in 1953. Joseph Stalin’s early life spans the years from his birth on December 18, 1878 (or December 6, […]
The Great Mystery China’s First Emperor Left Behind
The great mystery left behind in Xi’an by China’s First Emperor Qin Shi Huang within his tomb remains unsolved, as the latest suggestion to use muons for extremely accurate X-ray imaging has not yet been approved. Nearly 50 years ago, the famed Qin Shi Huang’s tomb was found. Since then, every detail has been explored […]
Knights Templar Graves Uncovered By Historian
The graves of the Knights Templar, a mysterious holy group that appeared in the 12th century, have been found at a church in an English village. This discovery is considered one of the most important of its kind in the country. The medieval order, which had chapters in different parts of Europe, including Britain, was […]
Eunice Newton Foote – The First Person To Discover The Greenhouse Effect
Eunice Newton Foote was a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for our understanding of the greenhouse effect. Born in Goshen, Connecticut, in 1819, she exhibited an insatiable curiosity and passion for science from an early age. In a time when opportunities for women in scientific pursuits were scarce, Foote defied societal norms […]
Zarina Hashmi And The Minimalist Movement
Zarina Hashmi was an influential artist whose work made significant contributions to the Minimalist movement. Born in Aligarh, India, in 1937, Zarina’s artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of her personal experiences of displacement, migration, and the quest for belonging. Her work, characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, explored themes of home, memory, and identity. Zarina’s […]
Angelo Moriondo – The Guy Who Invented Espresso Coffee Machine
Angelo Moriondo is widely regarded as the visionary inventor behind one of the most beloved and iconic beverages of all time—the espresso. Born in the picturesque town of Turin, Italy, in the mid-19th century, Moriondo’s genius and ingenuity led him to create a machine that would forever transform the way we experience and savor coffee. […]