Politics
Louise Michel: The Grande Dame Of Anarchy
In many ways, Louise Michel was an ordinary woman. She was a school teacher, medical worker, and she supported her…
Today In History: Alexander II Frees Russia’s Serfs (1861)
On this day, Alexander II of Russia signed the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing the serfs. The word “serf” is traced back…
Today In History: Glycerius Is Made Emperor Of The Western Roman Empire Before The Its Final Fall (473)
On this day, Flavius Glycerius was nominated as emperor of the Western Roman Empire in 473. Before becoming emperor, he…
Life Inside Russia’s Secret Nuclear City
City 40 is a place that Russia never wanted anyone to know about. The people who lived there were sworn…
Today In History: The Reichstag Fire Decree Is Enabled, Ending Civil Rights In Germany (1933)
Today In HIstory: following the Reichstag fire, Adolf Hitler urged the German President Paul von Hindenburg to enable the Reichstag…
Today In History: Liu Bang Begins 4 Centuries Of Reign As Emperor (202 BC)
On this day history: in the year 202 B.C., a coronation ceremony for Liu Bang celebrated the beginning of his…
This Day In History: The Reichstag Fire Launches Hitler Ability To Clench Unbridled Power (1933)
On February 27, 1933, the “Reichstag fire” sets the stage for the Nazis to seize power of the government through…
20th Century’s 5 Most Significant Political Assassinations
Assassinations have toppled kings and kingdoms. With each assassination attempt, the smallest details tucked within each unfolding moment have played a…
10 Military Invasions That Changed Global Map In The 20th Century
The lines on the map have constantly changed since the earliest days of history, and the 20th century was no different. As…
This Day In History: Prince Charles & Lady Diana Announce They Are Engaged (1981)
On February 24, 1981, Prince Charles of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer appeared together while news about their wedding engagement…