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The RMS Lusitania was a British passenger ship constructed in 1906. It was hit by a German submarine as it was nearing its destination, Liverpool, and sank, leading to the death of 1,198 civilians. As 175 Americans were on board, and more than a hundred Irish passengers perished, this incident motivated many American and Irish… Continue reading World War Events: The Sinking Of The Lusitania

The use of trenches in battle was widespread in WWI. Opposing sides would construct deep trenches and utilize them to hide from the enemies. Trenches often covered many miles of land, making it very challenging for the enemy side to move forward. The Western Front during the war used trench lines extensively in battle. By… Continue reading The Story Of Trench Warfare In WWI

World War I broke out in 1914, but the US only joined the war in 1917. The involvement of the US marked a pivotal moment in the war when the Allied Powers began to emerge as the stronger side. This was largely due to provision of gunpowder by the US, a huge army base and… Continue reading The Significant Role Of The US In WWI

Perhaps you think history is not such an important subject, and even see it as taking up too much of your time. However, learning history can have a great impact on how we see the world today. If we apply what we have learned from history, it can not only benefit us but also the… Continue reading The Importance Of Learning History For The Future

The Medieval Era, also known as the Middle Ages, was a period of human history where the societies of Europe underwent a great deal of change and transformation. One of the most distinctive features of the Medieval Era was the medieval castles. Over time, the architecture and building of the medieval castles evolved based on… Continue reading The Development Of Medieval Castles

Just 11 years after the innovation of airplanes by the Wright Brothers, World War I broke out in 1914. In the beginning, tanks and trench warfare were more prominent and fighter planes did not play a major role in the war. However, in the latter half of World War I, fighter planes formed an integral… Continue reading Interesting Facts About Aircraft In World War I

Nostradamus was a French astrologer, physician and seer who lived in the 16th century. Nostradamus’ most famous work is Les Prophéties (French for “The Prophecies”), a collection of nearly 1000 quatrains that claimed to predict the future. Since Les Prophéties was first published in 1555, some of the prophecies it contained have seemingly come true.… Continue reading Four Nostradamus Predictions That Came True

Many of us would’ve taken history lessons in school or college, but wondered to ourselves, “How can I make this more interesting?” Often, schools teach history by simply reading out loud from textbooks, which isn’t usually an effective way to learn. However, it is easy to make history come alive for students and teachers alike.… Continue reading Four Fun Ways To Learn History

The Medieval Era, also known as the Middle Ages, took place between 500 AD and 1500 AD in Europe. Though the medieval era occurred many centuries ago, a few exceptional individuals from that time have made their impact on our world known even to this day. Here are just four of those important and famous… Continue reading Four Famous Medieval Figures

Have you heard about the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union? This was one of the most important parts of world history, which set in motion events that lead to today’s geopolitical climate. Read on to discover more. Why Did the Soviet Union Collapse? The Soviet Union collapsed as a result of… Continue reading Cold War Facts: The Collapse Of The Soviet Union