When most people think of major 20th-century conflicts, World War II and the Vietnam War often come to mind. Yet nestled between these two is the Korean War—an intense, devastating conflict that erupted on June 25, 1950, and remains one of the most consequential yet overlooked wars in modern history.
In the grand saga of the French Revolution — where cries for "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité!" rang out across Paris — no chapter is darker, bloodier, or more chilling than the Reign of Terror.
Before Europe was covered in castles and kings, two superpowers dominated the Mediterranean. One was Rome who were known for being tough and disciplined while slowly turning into the world's most powerful empire. The other was Carthage who were renowned for being rich, skilled at sea and home to one of history's greatest generals of Hannibal Barca....
Every April, golf fans around the world tune in for one of the most iconic tournaments in sports — The Masters. Hosted at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, The Masters isn't just another golf event. It's a tradition. From the famous green jacket to the blooming azaleas, it's pure golf history unfolding right in front of us.
After the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England. Many Catholics hoped this would finally bring an end to their persecution. Sadly, those hopes faded quickly. Despite early promises of tolerance, James continued enforcing harsh anti-Catholic laws. Catholics couldn't practise their faith freely, and priests were...
When most people think of the Berlin Wall, they picture a big grey slab of concrete cutting a city in half. And yeah, that's pretty accurate. But the story behind it is honestly one of the most powerful moments in modern history. It's not just about bricks and borders. It's about people, politics, and the power of hope
Picture this: It's 480 BCE. The Persian Empire is invading Greece with King Xerxes I leading and he's got an army that ancient sources say numbered in the millions (probably exaggerated, but still massive). The Greeks? Way smaller forces, but a whole lot of heart.
Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight to land humans on the moon. It was a part of NASA's Apollo program, which was designed to send humans to the Moon and safely return them to Earth. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Centre on July 16, 1969, aboard a spacecraft called the Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket ever built...