How Many Elephants Were Killed In World War I?
It is however weird to imagine Indian elephants calmly walking through England during the era of World War I. It is almost surreal, like a scene straight out of a movie.
June 12, 2020 14:36
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Did Romans Use War Elephants?
The goal of using these elephants was to charge towards the enemy and break their ranks. Their sheer size and magnitude would instill fear into enemy ranks.
June 12, 2020 14:34
What Is Sectionalism In The US History?
Sectionalism in the United States was prevalent in the 1800s and it refers to different customs, social structures, lifestyles and the political views of the American North and South.
June 12, 2020 14:34
What Was The Iran-Contra Affair
Reagan ended his second term in office as a popular president. For reasons unknown, the Iran-Contra Affair scandal never really cemented itself as part of his legacy.
June 11, 2020 19:00
The Most Valuable Things Ever To Be Found In The Ocean
It is assumed that there are billions of dollars’ worth of treasure lying on the seafloor.
June 11, 2020 11:00
True Crimes Of The Century: The 1960s
In this sixth part to World Atlas’s True Crimes of the Century series, we look at a torturous mother, a killer with a shoe fetish, and of course, the infamous Manson Family.
June 10, 2020 19:00
How Did Slavery Increase Sectionalism?
People like to bond over the area they live in and find similar characteristics to the other people living there. Since the lifestyles of people are often determined by the geographical position they live in, which can vary greatly according to the part of the country, it is easy to see how people can bond together creating sectionalism.
June 10, 2020 13:00
History Of The Red Cross
Here is a peek into how Red Cross was founded and how it expanded across the world and helped heal millions ravaged by war, natural disasters, and other calamities.
June 10, 2020 12:46
How Many Americans Were Killed In The Vietnam War?
Over 58,000 American soldiers died during the Vietnam War, but there are no official numbers.
June 10, 2020 09:00
10 Largest Protests In American History
Here are some major protests that went down in the history of America.
June 9, 2020 06:00
Which Vice Presidents Became Presidents?
Theodore Roosevelt, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Harry S. Truman were some vice presidents who went on to become president of the United States.
June 5, 2020 20:00
Who Was Tommy Douglas?
Dubbed the Father of Medicare, he was a provincial and federal politician popularly known for introducing the universal health care system to Canada.
June 4, 2020 14:00
When Did The 9-1-1 Emergency System Come Into Existence?
On February 16, 1968, Alabama Senator Rankin Fite christened the system by making the very first 9-1-1 call.
June 3, 2020 19:00
What Are The Federalist Papers?
The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written by US statesmen Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay.
June 3, 2020 14:00
True Crimes Of The Century: The 1950s
The Boy in the Box mystery, the Charles Starkweather murder spree, and the Dr. Harold Perelson murder-suicide were some of the most horrific true crimes of the 1950s.
June 2, 2020 09:26
Worst Cases Of Police Brutality In American History
There have been countless cases of police brutality in America, and the statistics are frightening.
June 2, 2020 06:00
5 Sites In Scotland That Are Connected To The Knights Templar
Here are some sites standing in Scotland today that form part of the Templars’ documented presence in Scotland, beginning in 1129.
May 31, 2020 14:00
10 Products Created By Nazi Germany That Are Still Used Today
Fanta, methadone, sarin, the jerrycan, and the VW Beetle were all developed in Nazi Germany.
May 29, 2020 16:00
True Crimes Of The Century: The 1940s
This fourth part to World Atlas’s True Crimes of the Century series looks at the violence occurring on the home front during and shortly after World War II.
May 29, 2020 14:45
Who Led The Second Great Awakening?
The Second Great Awakening was an event that marked a revival of Protestantism in the 19th century. It was an important event that had the goal of spreading religion through various ways of preaching and revivals.
May 29, 2020 10:51
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