Vietnam War Facts: 6 Things You Need to Know about the War
The Vietnam War (sometimes called the Second Indochina War) was one of the deadliest and costliest wars ever fought in modern history. And although the war, which lasted for close...
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30+ things you may not know about Princess Diana
Who was Princess Diana? And why was she such an influential and beloved member of the British royal family? Here are 30+ things you may not know about Princess Diana,...
William Wallace: Who was he, and how did he die?
William Wallace was a leading member of the Scottish knights and landowners who fought to defend their homes from the English army during the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1297,...
Swastika – Origin Story, History & Meanings
Worldhistoryedu.com provides an interesting look into the various meanings of the swastika – a symbol which goes way beyond the bad reputation brought on it by Nazi German during WWII....
Harlem Renaissance: 10 Interesting Facts
The Harlem Renaissance refers to the cultural, literary, artistic and social awakening among African Americans during the first few decades of the 20th century. The hub of this resurgence and...
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Summary, Team, Challenges, and Importance
World History Edu presents everything you need to know about the Lewis and Clark Expedition that took place in the first few years of the 19th century. It includes summary,...
Hernán Cortés: History, Life, Accomplishments, & Atrocities Committed
Most known for invading Mexico and defeating the Aztec Empire in 1521, Hernán Cortés was a Spanish nobleman and famous explorer who helped expand the Empire of Spain into the...
Indus River: 12 Very Important Facts
The Indus River is generally regarded as a river of utmost value to three very populous Asian countries – China, Pakistan and India. Starting near the Manasarovar Lake on the...
10 Biggest Wars of All Time
A war is a large-scale armed conflict that’s fought between two or more factions with differing motives. Wars have been with us since time immemorial. But theoretically, it’s possible for...
12 Deadliest Serial Killers in History
Humanity has come far from the dark ages but some pages of our historical existence has been darkened by enemies of mankind. Serial killers are among the nefarious groups of...
Who is the true Founder of Buddhism?
Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest religions. Its foundation stretches over 2,000 years into the distant past. The teachings of the religion are centered on the life and philosophies...
List of Assassinated Presidents in History
All over the world, politicians compete fiercely for political power. But after rising to the helm of national affairs, the quest to serve the masses isn’t always full of roses....
Joseph Stalin: The Deadliest Dictator?
Joseph Stalin was a vicious politician who took center stage during the formative years of the Soviet Union. His prolonged dictatorial control, which lasted from 1924 to 1953, of both...
7 Fiercest Female Pirates of All Time
For the most part, the stubbornest pirates that ever wrecked the seas of the world were largely of the male gender. But in our evolving world of feminism, it’s not...
Isoroku Yamamoto: The Japanese Admiral Who Planned Pearl Harbor Attack
Isoroku Yamamoto was a Japanese Admiral infamous for coming up with the daring idea to attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The callous and treacherous act of Yamamoto, Commander...
