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 …
Cleopatra was the last of the Egyptian pharaohs and is a legend in history. Cleopatra brought the Egyptian and Roman empires together through her relationship with Mark Antony. This love affair has captured the hearts of people throughout history and continues to intrigue us today. 10 Interesting Facts about Cleopatra A lot of books have …
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 …
On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima in Japan. It killed more than 80,000 people and wiped almost 90% of Hiroshima off the map. Three days later another atomic bomb was dropped over the city of Nagasaki. It killed more than 35,000 people. As a result of the bombings, Japan surrendered …
Isaac Newton shaped new ways of living by discovering gravity and finding different methods to observe the universe. Sir Isaac Newton was a great physicist, mathematician, and highly influential astronomer. Additionally, he is widely recognized as a great philosopher and alchemist. He was the first person to invent calculus and discover the laws of gravity, …