Hundred Years’ War: History, Timeline, & Facts
Wholeheartedly believing that his French parentage entitled him to be the rightful king of France, Edward III of England made a public claim to all of French lands. Edward’s 1327...
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Ottoman Empire: History, Timeline & Major Facts
Fast facts about the Ottoman Empire Name in Turkish: Osmanlı İmparatorluğu (“The Ottoman Empire”) or Osmanlı Devleti (“The Ottoman State”) Other names: The Supreme Ottoman State Territories: southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and...
Achaemenid Empire: Timeline and Major Facts
The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the first Persian Empire, was the famed ancient Iranian empire that emerged in prominence and might following the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Not...
Timeline of Richard Nixon’s Life and Presidency
Below is a complete timeline of the events that marked the life of Richard Nixon, America’s 37th President. Richard Nixon’s early life and career 1913: On January 9 Nixon was...
Timeline: French Revolution (1789-1799)
On November 9, 1799, the French general Napoleon Bonaparte successfully took control of France from the hands of the Directory and then went ahead to establish the French Consulate. Napoleon’s...
Ancient Egypt: Timeline
In all of human history, very few ancient civilizations could hold a candle to ancient Egypt. Thus in terms of its duration, achievements and contributions to human progress, ancient Egypt...
Complete Timeline of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece is considered by many historians and scholars as one of the most influential civilizations to ever exist. The history of this civilization and its people is often divided...
Eleanor Roosevelt: Timeline and Major Facts
Born in New York City on October 11, 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of the 32nd president of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt. During her time as the...
The Maya Civilization: Timeline
Beginning as far back as the second millennium BCE, the Maya civilization was a colossal force to be reckoned with in Mesoamerica for close to 3,000 years. This Central American...
Walt Disney: Timeline
Here is quick look into major facts and timeline of Walt Disney, the successful American entrepreneur, animator and voice actor famously known for establishing The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland and...
Bruce Lee: Timeline
Bruce Lee was an American and Hong Kong martial artist who gained global fame for his less rigid martial arts technique. Regarded by many as the greatest martial artist of...
A timeline of the key moments in Lyndon B. Johnson’s life
Lyndon B. Johnson was a very ambitious politician who used his wits and hard work to rise through the ranks on Capitol Hill before ultimately becoming the 36th president of...
Princess Diana Timeline
Remembered for her unrivaled devotion to several humanitarian causes across the world, Princess Diana (born Diana Frances Spencer) captured the hearts of millions of people throughout the last few decades...
Nelson Mandela Timeline
Nelson Mandela, in full Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, (born July 18, 1918, Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa [now South Africa]—died December 5, 2013, Johannesburg, Gauteng), 1st democratically elected President...
US President William Howard Taft Timeline
Wrestler. Solicitor General. Appeal Court Judge. Peace activist. 27th President of the United States. 10th Chief Justice of the United States. The article below takes a chronological look at the...
