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The Reasons Behind World War I
World War I did not begin because of a single event or decision. Instead, it was the result of decades of tension, rivalry, fear, and unresolved conflicts among the world’s most powerful nations. When the war finally erupted in 1914, it shocked many ordinary people, but to historians, it was the tragic outcome of long-building pressures that had made peace fragile and war increasingly likely.
By The khan2 months ago in History
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
On the morning of March 15, 44 BCE, Rome woke to what seemed like an ordinary day. Senators gathered, streets filled with routine noise, and politics moved as it always had. By sunset, the Roman Republic—already fragile—was fatally wounded.
By The khan2 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Artemis, Huntress of the Olympus
Determined in her virginity and uncompromising in the defense of her dignity, Artemis—the elder sister of Far-Shooting Apollon—may rightly be called the Mistress of the Wild.
By Alex Smith2 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Apollon, Sternness confined in Beauty
Able to make other gods tense, his arrows fly in straight line bringing plague, leading Muses, Apollon "the most Greek of the Greek gods", in my opinion, bringer of order even more than Zeus.
By Alex Smith2 months ago in History
The Real Santa Claus Explained by Michael Savage, New Canaan
Every December, the image of Santa Claus appears everywhere, from store windows to holiday movies and children’s letters. He is cheerful, generous, and always ready to bring joy. However, behind the red suit and flying reindeer is a true story rooted in history and kindness. Understanding where Santa Claus really came from adds deeper meaning to Christmas. New Canaan’s blogger Michael Savage often says that knowing the origin of holiday traditions helps people appreciate the values behind them, not just the symbols.
By Mike Savage New Canaan2 months ago in History
The Grateful Doe: The 20 Year Old Case Solved By Online Web Sleuths
The Grateful Dead, an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California, were renowned for their lengthy, improvisational live performances and their devoted fan base, known as “Deadheads.” In 1995, their star-crossed Summer Tour ’95 became an unmissable event for diehard fans traveling across the country.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
The Trial of Socrates
In 399 BCE, the city of Athens believed it was protecting itself. The jury believed it was preserving tradition, religion, and social order. Yet history would remember that day very differently. On that day, Athens placed one man on trial—not for violence or betrayal, but for thinking differently.
By The khan2 months ago in History
Napoleon Bonaparte
History remembers few figures as complex and controversial as Napoleon Bonaparte. He was a military genius to some, a tyrant to others, and a symbol of unstoppable ambition to all. Rising from modest beginnings to become Emperor of France, Napoleon reshaped Europe through war, law, and leadership. His life is a powerful reminder of how brilliance and ambition can build empires—and how the same forces can also bring them down.
By The khan2 months ago in History
When AI Listens Too Closely: The Hidden Human Cost of Digital Companionship. AI-Generated.
The Rise of AI in Everyday Life — and the Cost We Didn’t See Coming Artificial intelligence didn’t arrive with a bang. It slipped in quietly. First as a homework helper. Then a writing assistant. Then something people talked to late at night when no one else was awake. Today, AI answers questions, cracks jokes, offers advice, and sometimes pretends to listen. For most users, that’s harmless. Useful, even.
By David John2 months ago in History
Marcus Aurelius
History often celebrates conquerors, kings, and warriors for the lands they claimed and the enemies they defeated. Yet among all Roman emperors, one man stands apart—not because of how much power he held, but because of how carefully he examined himself. His name was Marcus Aurelius, and he is remembered not only as a ruler of an empire, but as a ruler of his own mind.
By The khan2 months ago in History
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”?
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”? When people say they love the retro spirit, they’re not just talking about old clothes, vinyl records, or vintage furniture. They’re pointing at something deeper and harder to pin down: a mood, a feeling, a way of looking at life through a softer, warmer lens. Retro isn’t only about the past. Retro spirit is about how we use the past to make the present feel more human.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in History
Son, You Must Learn to Do
“Because he was so eager to know the things in the sky, he could not see what was there before him at his very feet.” There are two ways in which, overall, Thales of Mileto is remembered. Being the first recorded philosopher of the western world, he had quite a fame, and one of the things he was famous for was his cunning intellect that, for example, helped him anticipate great harvests, invest, and make himself a wealthy man.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 2 months ago in History