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...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 3, 2023 | History
On March 3, 2013, the world was amazed by a remarkable event in Mississippi – a baby born with HIV was cured through early intervention. This marked the first known case in which an infant had been successfully treated and freed from the virus that causes AIDS. The...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 2, 2023 | History
On March 2, 1904, a literary icon emerged from Springfield, Massachusetts. Theodor Seuss Geisel, widely recognized by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, was born to Henrietta Seuss and Theodor Robert Geisel. Growing up in a vibrant, creative environment, young Theodor displayed...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 1, 2023 | History
On March 1, 1780, the state of Pennsylvania, led by courageous legislators, became the first in the United States to abolish slavery when it passed the Gradual Abolition Act, a law freeing all enslaved people born after that date. This momentous occasion set an...
