Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe, one of Paris’ iconic landmarks, stands majestically at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It is situated at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle,...
The Arc de Triomphe, one of Paris’ iconic landmarks, stands majestically at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It is situated at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle,...
Ever wondered why most paintings or sculptures of the Egyptian queen Hatshepsut depict her as a male pharaoh with broad shoulders and a beard? Well, legend claims much of Hatshepsut’s...
Ever since the dawn of civilization, we humans have pondered where everything, including life, came from. It has also been the case of why and how we and things around...
For close to one and half centuries now, Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) has continuously appeared in surveys and in books as one of the three...
April 12 marks major leaps for mankind, the start of wars, and the birth of legends. From the first human in space to the opening shots of the American Civil...
April 15 has witnessed stories of loss, resilience, and progress. From the sinking of the Titanic to Jackie Robinson’s barrier-breaking debut, this day has shaped headlines, history, and hope. Let’s...
April 13 features a founding father’s birthday, a shocking art theft, and the birth of a major tech movement. It’s a date with moments that span culture, politics, and innovation....
April 14 is one of those rare days when history seems to hold its breath. It witnessed a tragic presidential assassination, a looming maritime disaster, and the emergence of a...
April 11 is filled with moments of profound courage, political change, and voices that shaped the modern world—from Holocaust survivors to American presidents and popes. Let’s take a journey through...
April 10 is packed with major historical milestones—from the maiden voyage of the world’s most famous ocean liner to the birth of powerful movements and unforgettable figures. Let’s travel through...
Every date on the calendar holds echoes of the past—triumphs, tragedies, and turning points that shaped the world we live in. April 9 is no different. On this day, history...
When we think of shipwrecks and maritime disasters, war often takes center stage. But some of the most horrifying maritime tragedies happened in peacetime—when civilians boarded ferries, liners, and refugee...
More than a century has passed since the RMS Titanic disappeared beneath the icy Atlantic waves, but the story never left us. The “unsinkable ship” has remained frozen in time—its...
It wasn’t just the sinking that killed people on the Titanic — it was the cold. On the night of April 14, 1912, when the ship struck an iceberg and...
When we think of heroes from the Titanic, names like Molly Brown or Captain Smith come to mind. But behind the headlines and the Hollywood scenes were dozens of quiet,...
It was called “unsinkable.” It was the largest ship afloat. It had the latest in technology, wealth, and engineering. And yet, just four days into its maiden voyage, the Titanic...
She had no memory of the sinking. She was just nine weeks old when the Titanic struck an iceberg and vanished into the Atlantic. Her name was Millvina Dean—and she...
As the Titanic tilted into its final hours, one sound cut through the panic, the cold, and the chaos—music. The ship’s band kept playing. No lifeboat. No escape. Just violins,...
James Cameron’s Titanic is one of the most iconic films of all time. It won 11 Oscars, made people cry across generations, and introduced a whole new audience to one...