Perspectives
4 Unbelievable Mysteries Behind How the Great Sphinx of Egypt Lost Its Nose
The Great Sphinx of Egypt in the city of Giz is one of the biggest and oldest statues of Egypt. This is an extremely large statue made with limestone with a pharaoh's head and the body of a lion. Many people believe that the statue was built around 2500 BCE, which is approximately 4,500 years ago, during the time of Pharaoh Khafre.
By Muhammad Haris Khan3 years ago in History
The Great River Dispute of India-Bangladesh
Introduction Water, the lifeblood of civilization. It nourishes our fields, quenches our thirst, and powers our households’. But with the swelling population and climate change disruptions occurring to our traditional weather patterns, access to this essential resource is becoming increasingly contested. One such dispute is the river conflict between India and Bangladesh, two neighboring nations bound by geography, history, and shared waters. The dispute, largely centered around sharing the Ganges and Brahmaputra River waters, serves as a barometer for regional stability and cooperation in South Asia.
By Altaf Kazi3 years ago in History
Esther Jones: The Inspiration Behind Betty Boop
We all know Betty Boop, she of the rocking curves and teeny tiny dress; she of the close cropped curls and high, babyish voice. Everyone can practically hear her coo her signature phrase: "Boop-oop-a-doop!" Where did she come from, besides the inventive mind of one of America's most well known cartoonists, Max Fleischer? Actually, her story has roots in black history, a fitting thing for this month of February. However, intermingled with this story is a bit of appropriation and eventually the fading knowledge of her true origins.
By Delise Fantome3 years ago in History
The Amazing Excursion of John Clem: The Most Youthful Nationwide Conflict Legend. Content Warning.
The Call to Obligation It was 1861, and the US was in unrest, destroyed by the pains of the nationwide conflict. President Abraham Lincoln gave a call for volunteers to reinforce the Association Armed Forces positions, and in the midst of the enthusiasm of the times, a nine-year-old kid named John Clem chose to answer the call. Deprived by the grievous loss of his mom in a train mishap, John's energetic heart expanded with positive energy and a yearning for experience.
By YOU NEED ME3 years ago in History
Labor Day - An Origin Story
Labor Day is a great way to get a three-day weekend. It's an American holiday celebrating the social and economic achievements of American workers so what's not to love? Oh the barbecues, the sunny afternoons, and the fireworks! Having said that, the truth is, Labor Day was given to laborers during a strike that was likely to shut down the railroad. It had its humble beginnings as a Civil Rights movement, one that many have forgotten about.
By Veronica Coldiron3 years ago in History








