Indian Soldiers in World War I
During World War I, Indians formed a large contingent in Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Over 1 million from India served overseas, of which over 60,000 were killed.
Claude Auchinleck, commander-in-chief of the...
6 Surprisingly Banned Books throughout History
Books- They are one of the most important & priceless artifacts throughout History. These Books contain literature and recordings of the time they were written in, and these make an exceptional recording! Reading books...
History of January 18
1733 - 1st polar bear exhibited in America
1778 - English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he called the "Sandwich Islands."
1886 - The Hockey Association was formed in England. This...
History of January 14
1129 - Formal approval of the Order of Templars at the Council of Troyes.
1514 - Pope Leo X issues a papal bull against slavery.
1873 - "Celluloid" registered as a trademark
1914 - Henry Ford introduces...
Journey of Olympics- War to Sports
Olympic Games has its roots in the ancient and mythological Greek wars. The games where everyone competes in various competitions- were actually wars- fought between Olympians and Men- like Battle of Titans. Ancient Greeks...
Oldest Tree in the world: 9500 Year Old Swedish Tree
The world’s oldest tree, a 9,500-year-old Norwegian Spruce named “Old Tjikko”, continues to grow in Sweden.
Discovered in 2004 by Prof.Kullman, professor of Physical Geography at Umea University, carbon-14 dating was used to determine the...
History of January 6
1494 - The first Mass in the New World is celebrated at La Isabela, Hispaniola.
1838 - Samuel Morse publicly demonstrated the telegraph for the first time.
1893 - The Washington National Cathedral is chartered...
4 Ancient Sisters in Ancient Rome
Meet Domitia and her sister Domitia and her sister Domitia and her sister Domitia- by Ray Laurence, who sketches the domestic life of leisure that these young girls lived, despite little recorded information on...
History of January 5
1892 - 1st successful auroral photograph made
1896 - "Die Presse" newspaper (Germany) publicly announces Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays and their potential for new methods of medical diagnoses in a front-page article
1899 - Start...
Femme Fatales: Epified
Mythology talks about many Fatal Women- Femme Fatales as the major cause of discord among Gods- Aphrodite, Helen, Cleopatra and celestial nymphs in Hindu Mythology also called as Apsaras; and their roles in our...
