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Tag: history
The Longest (yet Bloodless) War in History
Tucked off the southwest coast of England, the Isles of Scilly seem an unlikely location for participating in the longest military conflict ever recorded.
The man who stole Einstein’s brain
Albert Einstein is undoubtedly one of the greatest scientific minds in history. The German-born physicist developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of time, space, gravity, and the universe.
Death penalty for drinking coffee
Coffee, is an aromatic, eye-opening beverage that millions of people worldwide can't seem to start their day without. But, imagine being ruled by a leader who believed that coffee was a threat to public morality, to the extent that he threatened to behead anyone caught drinking it publicly.
Last Civil War widow died 155 years after the War ended
When Helen Viola Jackson passed away in December 2020 at age 101, it marked the end of an era. She was the last known surviving widow of a Civil War veteran, dying over 155 years after the war concluded.
Edgar Allan Poe and the Big Bang
Beyond conjuring tales of mystery and imagination, Edgar Allan Poe harbored intense fascination with the workings of the universe.
Hatshepsut: The Queen Who Became a Pharaoh
In 15th century BCE Egypt, a remarkable woman ascended the throne and reigned for over 20 years. Defying tradition, Queen Hatshepsut (pronounced: haat·shuhp·soot) proclaimed herself Pharaoh, becoming one of few females to hold such power in ancient Egypt.
