by Matilda Cruz | Jul 26, 2024 | History
In 1973, President Richard Nixon made significant advancements in equality for individuals with disabilities by signing the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This was the first official law aimed at protecting people with disabilities. While it was an important step towards...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 25, 2024 | History
On July 25, 2000, Concorde airplanes experienced their only fatal tragedy during their 27 years of operation. In the early morning, an Air France Concorde passenger flight departed from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, bound for New York City in the United States....
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 24, 2024 | History
Hiram Bingham, although not a trained explorer, had a deep fascination for the history of ancient civilizations. He dedicated much of his free time to researching ancient cultures, especially the “lost” civilizations of South America. As a professor at Yale, he...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 23, 2024 | History
War significantly impacts many aspects of society, including the financial sector. World War II plunged many countries into financial crises and strained relationships between nations. To address the economic repercussions of the war and to better prepare for the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 22, 2024 | History
Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Germany was not entirely smooth. He joined the Nazi Party in 1919 and quickly became its leader. However, his failed coup attempt against the Bavarian government in 1923 led to his arrest and subsequent trial for treason. He was...
