History

The Concorde was a marvel of British and French engineering. The closest comparison to this commercial airplane today would be the modern aerospace companies that are preparing for a commercial flight to Mars. At the beginning of its inception in the early 1950s, the race to complete a passenger airplane that could fly past the …

You’ve probably heard the word D-Day being used with reference to a past war or major battle. We even use it colloquially today when we know it’s the final day to take action. For example, if you have a major deadline at work, you may say to your team, “today is D-Day,” but do you …

The consequences of the Civil War can still be felt today, although it was fought 150 years ago. One of the most interesting facts about the Civil War is that this was the first war to be extensively documented with photographs. Perhaps it’s the photographs of the soldiers that draw us in and make us …

Hailed as a “great navigator and explorer” by former U.S. president Richard Nixon, it turns out that not much is known about the life and travels of Christopher Columbus. That said, there are many interesting facts about Christopher Columbus that plenty of people are keen to find out. Although the demand for hardcore historical information …

George Washington never actively sought to be Commander-in-Chief or President. However, when the circumstances required, and the time was right, he stepped up and took command. He never shied away from a fight. However, he did not immediately want to fight the British. It was only after what he considered British violations of human rights …

Are you intrigued by ancient Egyptian history? These interesting facts about Cleopatra will surely leave you awestruck.

Alas, the world did not learn the lessons of World War 1. Many existing tensions between countries were not resolved and new conflicts formed among the countries that emerged after World War 2. Rather than strengthen the League of Nations, countries strengthened their arsenals. New technologies were incorporated, making World War 2 more deadly than …

Japan was actually involved in peace talks with the United States when it launched the attack on Pearl Harbor. There had been growing tensions between the two countries since the 1920s. The Japanese wanted to secure their dominance in the Asian Pacific Region with a devastating series of attacks against the United States and British …

Even 150 years after his death, interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln continue to fascinate us. We’re intrigued by Abraham Lincoln Facts, who is judged by many to be the greatest president in the history of the United States. Lincoln grew up in modest surroundings in Kentucky. He had a tough childhood but was incredibly hard-working …

Albert Einstein transformed the world of physics. He was recognized countless times for his contributions to the sciences. He was also awarded the noble prize in physics in 1921. Here are 21 interesting facts about Albert Einstein you might not know 21 Interesting Facts about Albert Einstein 1. Einstein Created Modern Physics With 4 Papers …