After losing his leg to cancer, Terry Fox made it his mission to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Using a custom prosthetic leg, he began his journey in St. Johns, Newfoundland, in April 1980, driving over 5,000 miles in 143 days. In September 1980, he was forced t
Every country, whether it is a democracy or a monarchy, has its own mysteries and myths that make up its history and culture. Britain has its own refined culture that is unlike any other. Based on the legend, history is part of the culture and what made it the country it is today. Not only is t
A look at Argentinas Patagonian Welsh community Buenos Aires, Argentinas vast Atlantic metropolis, captivates visitors with its mix of French, Italian and Spanish architecture and cuisine. Patagonia, on the other hand, hosts a more unusual culture in the vast and once barren Chubut Valley. The W
Polish emigration began in 1772, when Prussia, Austria and Russia began to divide their territories into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Polish immigration to Canada began in the late 18th century. Many families left Poland in search of a better life. Canada seemed like an excellent escape from
The old town from the 9th century hosts a prestigious university, the oldest in the country of Great Britain. It is the only town in Oxfordshire, the county of the South East of England. For centuries, Oxford has been a serious rival to Cambridges academic status Oxford has a history dedicated to r
The Art of War is one of the oldest books ever written on military issues and strategy. It was written in ancient China by a man named Sun Tzu. Since it was written, the art of war has proven to be one of the most influential texts in history. Not just in antiquity, but two thousand years later, eve
A famous pilot whose disappearance triggered theories around the world. Aviator Amelia Earhart not only broke several world records in the sky, but paved the way for women in commercial flight. Her disappearance shocked the nation, leading to credible and incredible theories that are still spre
In the quiet city of Texarkana (a region between central Texas and Arkansas), lies a gloomy and haunting past. From mysterious deaths, paranoia and recurring violence comes to the eternal indentation of the Texarkana Phantom Murder. Here we uncover an overview of this disturbing and tragic event t
On Sunday, November 14, 2021, NFL quarterback Cam Newton returned to the field with the Carolina Panthers. Earlier this week, the Panthers signed the veteran player after the teams starting quarterback went down with an injury. What made the signing so special was the fact that the Carolina Panthers
Being from New England, especially being from the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. However, I tend to forget the abundance of history in the area. I often think that Western Europe has a monopoly on world history. Due to its history it spans centuries. However, I forget the whole story of New
Football is without a doubt the biggest phenomenon in the UK. Just look at the outcry in the face of the recent proposal for European super leagues. If baseball is Americas pastime, then football is Britains all-the-time. Football in the UK is something to be proud of, with many declaring the Premie
Of all the recorded incidents in the past, one of the most effective series is the World Wars. All of us know that history books are about a couple of world wars that led to many changes before and after. This post is focused on bringing the history of two world wars, its occurrences and global co
On August 29, 2021, YouTuber professional boxer Jake Paul fought mixed martial arts artist and former UFC fighter Tyrone Woodley. At the time, Paul was 3-0 in his pro-boxing career, each victory coming as a knockout. Woodley was a successful UFC fighter; he was once the UFC welterweight champion.
History of studying radioactive and nuclear energy The first significant studies of nuclear radioactivity emerged during what Lawrence Badash refers to in Rutherford and Boltwood:Letters on Radioactivity (1969) as the scientific revolution of the 1980s that changed the face of science in a littl
Culture is a broad term - one that can have many different meanings when referring to a collective group of people. For this blog post, I will limit the definition to religion (s), language, social rules and travel methods that are common in the Roman Empire during the first century AD. How and why
Let us not fall into the valley of despair, I tell you today, my friends. And so even though we face the difficulties today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that this nation will one day rise up and live out the true meanin
The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a stunning mountainous region in the North West of England. It is also part of literary folklore due to the regions popularity among romantic poets. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is a must-see for anyone traveling to England. The
Did you know that Canada produces almost 80 percent of the worlds maple syrup? The province of Quebec is by far the largest producer of wage products, accounting for 91 percent of Canadian production. New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia together account for 8 percent. The United States is the sec
Tensions in the armor of the British monarchy have been exposed to the world quite recently. Things may seem pristine and beautiful, but the story behind them may shock you. Such is the story of the beautiful town of Cotswold. Away from the noisy and polluted cities, the Cotswold feels like an escap
For 113 years and beyond, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) serves as the most important law enforcement agency in the United States. Starting as a BOI with J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI continues to protect the nations interests in resolving cases that threaten America and its people. TV show
Portrait of Evariste Galois mathematics it is anything but a passion of mine, therefore I have never been interested either in the discipline itself or in its most illustrious exponents, until the other day, leafing through an old issue of the magazine Storica ( 69, November 2014 ), I did n
Norma Shearer in “Marie Antoinette”, 1938 Although now somewhat dated (1938), Marie Antoinette by W.S.Van Dike II , still remains one of the films most famous and beautiful dedicated to the unfortunate queen of France guillotined during the French Revolution . Two aspects of the film,
Dante and Beatrice in a painting She was really Beatrice Portinari the woman loved by Dante? And then:did she really exist or not? Even if it is impossible for us not to immediately approach her to her name and to the work of the Supreme Poet, of whom she was the only and irreplaceable muse,
An 18th century tavern Before the outbreak of the French Revolution , the daily meal, for Parisians, was anything but taken for granted. Most of the people, given the state of poverty in which the population lived, had to be satisfied, when they had the availability, of an essential and far to