History

History

When this idea began, it was really about liberty; it wasn't about immigration. The United States had ended slavery, and that's why, if you look, she's standing on the chains and shackles.

Ruffian, an undefeated filly, suffered a catastrophic breakdown during a highly promoted match race against Foolish Pleasure at Belmont Park on July 6, 1975, marking a turning point for thoroughbred racing.

Micheál Martin emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context when reflecting on the atomic bomb's consequences and cautions against conflating past tragedies with current events.

In the late fifteenth-century collection of mystical poetry from the Franciscan convent at Villingen, the twenty-two named nuns include several with the name Agnes, reflecting the popularity of saints' names at baptism.

Many Greeks, referred to as Romaioi, faced captivity and enslavement during the late medieval period, marked by state collapse and raids from both Italians and Turks.

According to police, the 37-year-old participant from Horsham was wearing body armour when a sword used by his fellow re-enactor entered his helmet visor during staged combat.

Of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence it is stated that nine were born in Massachusetts; eight in Virginia; five in Maryland; and various other states.

The monuments collectively highlight key moments in Alfred's life, such as his birth, burial, military victories, and educational reforms, commemorating his significant impact on England.

Every weekday, a challenging quiz on a specific topic is hosted by Ray Hamel, allowing participants to test their knowledge and skills in various subjects.

In the town of Vic, a rare practice emerged where grooms provided dowries to their brides, challenging the traditional view of marriage arrangements.

"The ethnic core of the Huns, including Attila, shared a language with their Asian ancestors, the Xiongnu, which belonged to the Yeniseian family of Palaeo-Siberian languages."

The Bible is a 1614 Low German Bible and is rare, with only one of seven copies in the world. Its journey began on a sailing ship from Galveston.

Helen Doe emphasizes that the historical narrative surrounding the Titanic's lifeboats needs re-evaluation, highlighting that lifeboats were a relatively recent innovation at that time.

The deserted hospital and a prison on Poveglia island are believed to be haunted, leading to a ban on tourists visiting due to safety concerns.

The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland project is restoring lost historical records, providing 175,000 new documents to illuminate seven centuries of Irish history.

"Anyone who's ever fallen in love with someone others didn't approve of-whether it was your parents, your friends, or society itself-will feel something when they hear this story."

Berkeley's July Fourth celebration in 1925 was notable for its unique combination with a Defense Day event, focusing on military readiness amid a backdrop of revelry.

Restoration of Casa Batllo's back facade and courtyard reveals Gaudi's original 1906 designs, allowing visitors to experience this architectural marvel as it was intended over a century ago.

Harrow Lodge Park, developed for public use in the 1900s, is Hornchurch's largest urban park, sprawling over 130 acres and rich in history.

On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went on sale to the public, marking a significant innovation in mobile technology that revolutionized communication globally.

In medieval Europe, earrings carried deep symbolic weight and were viewed as markers of deviance, marginality, and even infamy, reflecting societal views on bodily adornment.

Balthild of Francia's ascent from a life of slavery to becoming a queen and influential regent illustrates the transformative roles women played in Merovingian society.

The Klondike Gold Rush attracted 100,000 fortune seekers to Alaska and Canada's Yukon, leading to the discovery of significant copper deposits along the Valdez Trail.

"Stephanie Turner took a knee and refused to fence a transgender opponent, leading to her expulsion from a tournament, which she filmed and shared online."

The desire to understand humanity's first parents led to reinterpretations of Genesis, resulting in the popularity of apocryphal texts that filled narrative gaps.

The widespread tale of Columbus being Jewish distracts from the complex, true story of Spanish Jews who engaged with the New World from the very beginning.

Under the Shah's rule, Iran's economy and educational opportunities expanded significantly, but his authoritarian measures ultimately led to the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

"I felt it," he said. "I felt it all over."

By the late 11th century, the Roman Catholic Church started evolving into a powerful military controller, able to generate armed forces for religious purposes.

John Brown's upbringing as the son of staunch abolitionists shaped his fervent opposition to slavery, which fueled his actions during Bleeding Kansas and at Harpers Ferry.

For the first time in centuries, the final resting place of Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great has been opened, revealing a fragile wooden coffin and rich historical artifacts.

Over the past quarter century Robert and Katherine Burke have assembled the most important private collection of Italian illuminated manuscript leaves in the United States.”

Amanda Respess invites readers to explore the complex interplay of maritime technology and cultural history through a concise survey of premodern seafaring practices.

"The Scopes trial itself began as a publicity stunt; prompted by the Butler Act, it exposed a cultural rift over teaching evolution in schools."

This year, the owners of a neighbouring plot started cutting again too. Unfortunately, it's led to a dispute. They now claim that part of the bank I'm cutting is actually theirs, based on Land Registry maps.