by Matilda Cruz | Jul 31, 2024 | History
On July 31, 1875, former President Andrew Johnson passed away at the age of 66. After a long and intensely hot horseback ride to visit his daughter in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he suffered a massive stroke and did not recover. He was buried in his hometown of...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 30, 2024 | History
Following World War II, the world experienced a period marked by significant political tensions and unrest, particularly between the two major Allied powers: the United States and the Soviet Union. These two nations had deep ideological differences that influenced how...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 29, 2024 | History
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is widely regarded as a masterpiece of high fantasy fiction. It has been highly influential in shaping the modern fantasy genre. Author J.R.R. Tolkien dedicated decades to developing every aspect of the universe he created, including...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 28, 2024 | History
In late June of 1914, the archduke and heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. This event is often regarded as the catalyst for the outbreak of World War I. After the archduke’s death, Austria-Hungary, with...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 27, 2024 | History
After World War II ended, political tensions began to rise, especially between the Soviet Union and the United States. As these two countries managed the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Korea, they agreed to divide the country along the 38th parallel. The Soviet...
