In the Georgian Era, Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” quietly made its mark. This 19th Century Novel became a key piece of English literature. It first appeared in 1811, with the mysterious “By a Lady” on the title page. Austen started writing this masterpiece in 1795, calling it “Elinor & Marianne.” She spent the next…
Bram Stoker’s Dracula has scared readers since 1897. This Gothic horror story was inspired by a real person: Vlad the Impaler. The story of the fictional Dracula and the real Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, has captured people’s interest for many years. Vlad III was born in Transylvania in 1431. He got his scary name…
The Renaissance era was full of geniuses, but Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath. He excelled in art, science, and engineering. His use of mirror writing was one of his most fascinating habits. This backwards writing technique has captured the interest of scholars for centuries. Leonardo’s curiosity extended beyond the typical boundaries of his…
The story of Betsy Ross making the first American flag is a famous tale in U. S. history. But, this story might be more myth than truth. Let’s explore how this myth started during the American Revolution. In June 1776, it is said that George Washington visited Betsy Ross to commission a new flag, leading…
Andrew Jackson, the seventh U. S. president, was known for his bravery. He was called “Old Hickory” and was famous for his many duels. These duels were often over insults to his wife Rachel. Andrew Jackson’s fierce dedication to defending his honor and that of his loved ones often led him into violent confrontations, shaping…
The story of basketball’s start is quite interesting, tied to the late 19th century’s game inventions. In 1891, a new indoor game came to life, catching the eyes of millions around the world. This game, now known as basketball, started with a surprising fact: it used a soccer ball. The objective was simple yet challenging:…
In 1964, a chance discovery shook the foundations of cosmology. Two scientists at Bell Labs found evidence that confirmed the Big Bang theory. This accidental Big Bang discovery changed our view of the universe forever. Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson were not searching for the universe’s birth. They were working on a project for satellite…
The French Revolution changed many parts of life, including how we keep time. From 1793 to 1805, France used the French Revolutionary Calendar. This calendar was a big change, aiming to create a new way to measure time. This calendar was made to remove old royal and religious influences. It had 12 months, each with…
Iceland once had a unique rule in its TV world. Until 1987, TV didn’t work on Thursdays. This was part of its special way of handling media and TV watching. The first Icelandic TV channel started in 1966. It was on only on Wednesdays and Saturdays at first. Later, it added more days, but Thursdays…
On November 11, 1975, Australia faced a major Constitutional Crisis. The Australian Government Dismissal, also known as the Whitlam Dismissal, changed the political scene. Governor-General Sir John Kerr used his special powers to remove Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. This event started big debates about the Governor-General’s role. A deadlock in Parliament over supply bills caused…