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The History Page
November 1922: Howard Carter uncovers King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
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November 1922: Howard Carter uncovers King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
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Did you know that the world's first photograph was taken by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce? In the early 19th century, Niépce experimented with light-sensitive materials, which led to the invention of heliography...Show More
The Mapuche Rebellion spans 500 years of resistance against colonial powers, beginning in 1537.
Known for their guerrilla tactics, the Map...Show More
July 1908, Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer wrote "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" without ever having attended a baseball game.
They dre...Show More
On August 8, 1963, a Royal Mail train was ambushed near Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, by a gang of 15 men.
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The Amazon River stretches an incredible 7,100 kilometers without a single bridge - making it unique among the world's major rivers. While the Nile has 9 bridges in Cairo alone, and China built over 100 bridges across the Ya...Show More
Ancient Greece's 'Mission Impossible': In 401 BCE, 10,000 Greek mercenaries found themselves stranded deep in enemy territory after their commander was killed. Their only hope? A philosopher-soldier named Xenophon who'd neve...Show More
Ancient Greece's 'Mission Impossible': In 401 BCE, 10,000 Greek mercenaries found themselves stranded deep in enemy territory after their commander was killed. Their only hope? A philosopher-soldier named Xenophon who'd neve...Show More
The HMS Guardian, a British naval vessel, set sail in 1789 under the command of Captain Edward Riou, destined for New South Wales with vital supplies for the fledgling colony. During the voyage, on Christmas Eve, the ship st...Show More
In the sweltering summer of 1789, as the French Revolution ignited change across Europe, a simple seating arrangement in the National Assembly would forever shape how we describe political beliefs.
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The HMS Guardian, a British naval vessel, set sail in 1789 under the command of Captain Edward Riou, destined for New South Wales with vital supplies for the fledgling colony. During the voyage, on Christmas Eve, the ship st...Show More
In 1326, Isabella of France led an audacious invasion against her own husband, King Edward II of England. Stripped of her lands and separated from her children, the French-born queen refused to accept defeat. She gathered 1,...Show More
In 1430, Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy aimed to strengthen political unity across medieval Europe. To do so, he established the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious knightly group focused on loyalty, honor, and servi...Show More
During the Renaissance, many in poorer communities relied on fish skin to create practical clothing due to its durability and water-resistance. To process fish skin, people would first remove the scales and flesh from the fi...Show More
The Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BCE, was a pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars. The Persian army, led by Datis and Artaphernes, aimed to subjugate Greece under King Darius I's rule. The Greeks, primarily Athenians...Show More
In 1867, Princess Alexandra of Denmark developed a permanent limp after battling a severe case of rheumatic fever. Little did she know her medical condition would spark one of history's strangest fashion trends.
In 1868, Margaret Knight invented a machine that created flat-bottom paper bags while working at Columbia Paper Bag Company. Her revolutionary design would change shopping forever - but not without a fight.
In 1918 Russia, chess Grandmaster Ossip Bernstein faced a firing squad after being arrested by the Bolsheviks. His crime? Advising bankers who opposed communism.
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On This Day In History: February 16, 1923**
The burial chamber of King Tutankhamun's tomb was opened, revealing treasures untouched for ov...Show More
In 1869, after years of studying chemical elements, Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev had a remarkable dream that changed chemistry forever. He envisioned a table arranging all known elements by their properties and atomic ...Show More
Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's story is one of the most fascinating tales of aviation history. Born in 1907, Corrigan became an aviator and aircraft mechanic. He gained fame on July 17, 1938, when he took off from Floyd Benn...Show More
In 1924, a secret agreement between the world's largest lightbulb manufacturers changed the way we light our homes forever. The Phoebus Cartel, including industry giants General Electric, Philips, and Osram, met in Geneva wi...Show More
The history of Jews in Morocco dates back to ancient times, with the oldest evidence of Jewish presence in the region dating to the Roman period. Over the centuries, Moroccan Jews became an integral part of the country's cul...Show More
The Arabs played a significant role in the development of spaghetti and other pasta varieties. During their rule in Sicily, they introduced durum wheat, which is ideal for making pasta due to its high gluten content and abil...Show More
In 1912, rare book dealer Wilfrid Voynich discovered a mysterious manuscript that continues to baffle experts. Carbon-dated to the early 1400s, this illustrated codex contains unknown plants, astronomical diagrams, and text ...Show More
In 1324, Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, embarked on a legendary pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca that showcased his immense wealth and power. Accompanied by a caravan of 60,000 men, including courtiers, soldiers, and sl...Show More
From Kitty Hawk to Mars: pieces of the Wright Brothers' first airplane have journeyed farther than its inventors could have dreamed. The original 1903 flight in North Carolina covered just 120 feet. But that was only the beg...Show More
In the Middle Ages, lovesickness was regarded as a genuine medical condition, deeply rooted in the humoral theory of medicine. This theory, based on the writings of ancient physicians like Galen, posited that the human body ...Show More
In 1596, Sir John Harington, godson of Queen Elizabeth I, invented something we all take for granted today - the first flushing toilet. He called it "Ajax."
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On This Day In History 01/28/1986, the world watched as the Challenger space shuttle tragically broke apart 73 seconds into its flight. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven crew members, including the first civilian, ...Show More
In the early hours of April 28, 1789, Fletcher Christian led a mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty that would become one of history's most famous maritime rebellions. After months in paradise-like Tahiti, many crew members had grow...Show More
