by Matilda Cruz | Mar 8, 2023 | History
On this day in 1934, the renowned astronomer Edwin Hubble made a discovery that continues to inspire awe: the existence of galaxies beyond our Milky Way. His groundbreaking research revealed that there are as many galaxies as stars within our galaxy, which transformed...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 7, 2023 | History
On March 7, 1946, a significant event unfolded as the United States military initiated the evacuation of the inhabitants of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This relocation was a pivotal step in the commencement of a series of nuclear tests that would...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 6, 2023 | History
On March 6, 2018, a remarkable journey that began 132 years ago culminated in a stunning discovery on a beach in Western Australia-the world’s oldest message in a bottle. The note, concealed within a green beer bottle, was cast into the sea from a German ship named...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 5, 2023 | History
On March 5, 1995, the graves of Russia’s last Tsar, Nicholas II, and his family were discovered in a forest near St. Petersburg, nearly 80 years after their deaths. This discovery was a significant moment for the country, as it provided closure to many...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 4, 2023 | History
On March 4, 1540, one of the most scandalous events in German history occurred when Protestant Count Philip of Hessen married his second wife, Margarethe von der Saale, in a bigamous union. This marriage caused a significant uproar in society and threatened the...