by qdmhistory | Aug 20, 2022 | History
In 1741, Vitus Bering became one of the first Europeans to discover Alaska. So who was Vitus Bering, and what led him to this achievement? The Expeditions of Bering Born to a family of modest wealth, Bering eschewed the path of higher education expected for him,...
by qdmhistory | Aug 19, 2022 | History
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on this day in 1909, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and was proclaimed a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The automobile racing circuit is the former home of the US Grand Prix and currently...
by qdmhistory | Aug 18, 2022 | History
The Hardest Day is one of the bloodiest days in history, with the German Luftwaffe invading Great Britain’s Airspace. Soon after the fall of France, Germany wanted the British to seek a peace settlement and give up without a fight, but Great Britain was...
by qdmhistory | Aug 17, 2022 | History
John White set out with Richard Grenville in 1585 in a quest to conquer Roanoke Island and ultimately colonize it. The settlement did not fare well due to constant attacks from Indians and dwindling food supplies.The roots of one of the oldest unsolved mysteries in...
by qdmhistory | Aug 16, 2022 | History
In August 2012, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange obtained asylum from the government of Ecuador. Different governments pursued Assange following allegations of cybercrime and sexual misconduct. Background Julian Assange was born in Australia, although he maintained...
