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...
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....
