William Shakespeare is thought by many to be the greatest writer the world has ever known. Born in Stratford Upon Avon in the United Kingdom, his actual birthday is not known although it is believed to be April 23, 1564, one of the interesting facts about Shakespeare. He started his career as a member of …
Lady Liberty is a symbol of freedom across the world. Here is some history as well as 19 interesting facts about the Statue of Liberty. Statue of Liberty History Located in New York, the Statue of liberty’s history indicates that it is the picture of the Roman Goddess of Freedom dedicated in a large ceremony …
There are seven wonders of the world today and the pyramids of Egypt are often on the top of the list. This is in part due to their age as well as the mystery that surrounds how and why they were built. Here are 31 Facts on the Egyptian Pyramids You Might Not Know. 31 …
The world’s most iconic symbol of love is known as the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, which is also known as Mumtaz Mahal, is located in Agra India. The palace was constructed by Shah Jahan, the 17th-century emperor and the Nobel ruler of the Hindustan after the death of his wife Arjumand Bano Begum. Taj …
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 …
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most famous landmarks and synonymous with the city of Paris. Here are 27 interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower you might not know. 27 Interesting Facts about the Eiffel Tower 1. It took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to complete the Eiffel Tower The construction …