The Great Western Schism represents a crisis in the Catholic religion that took place between the years 1378 and 1417. Also called Papal Schism or Great Schism , this period was initially marked by the death of Pope Gregory XI, in 1378, which resulted in the presence of three papal authorities, end
The Ionians , Ionians or Ionians are one of the peoples of antiquity that helped in the formation of Greek culture (science, philosophy and art). In addition to them, the Achaeans, Aeolians and Dorians played a leading role in the construction of the Greek world in antiquity. History The Ionians a
Otto von Bismarck , Prussian soldier and politician, was born in 1815 in Schönhausen. Bismarck unified the German states and built the foundations of the Second German Empire that lasted from 1871 to 1918. He became known as the Iron Chancellor due to his relentless policy against his opponents.
D-Day or Decision Day is the name by which the landing of Allied troops in northern France on June 6, 1944 is known. . Abstract Discussion of the Allied attack on Normandy began in January 1943 in Casablanca. The proposal still divided the Americans and the British. The former wanted to invade the
The Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp was the largest prison camp in Nazi Germany and the largest center built to kill people in all of human history. During World War II, 2.5 million people were executed for gas poisoning and another 500,000 died of disease and starvation. Auschwitz
The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic Era (1799-1815). The fight lasted only one day, on June 18, 1815. French, English and their allies faced each other on the battlefield that ended in French defeat. After the conflict, Napoleon Bonaparte was arrested by the British and taken
The Hydrogen Bomb, H-bomb, or thermonuclear bomb is a bomb atomic that has the larger potential from destruction . Its operation stems from a fusion process, which is why it can also be called a fusion pump. Its the most powerful weapon on the planet. Atomic Bomb vs Hydrogen Bomb The atomic bomb m
The Triple Alliance Treaty was a secret agreement signed on May 1, 1865, in the city of Buenos Aires, between Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The three countries allied themselves against the Paraguayan dictator Solano López and fought together in the Paraguayan War (1864-1870). This event was cons
Morse code is a system telegraphic which can be used in several languages. It is composite by points, traces and spaces that represent letters, numbers and signs from score and was used by governments and the military. This system allows the transmission of messages at a distance, by wire or by rad
The Hittites or the Hittite civilization represents one of the peoples who lived in antiquity. Although little known, the Hittite civilization was one of the greatest in antiquity, alongside the Egyptians. They are mentioned several times in the Bible (Old Testament) and in the work “Odyssey ” by H
Gulag is an acronym, in Russian, for Central Administration of the Fields. These were prison camps where detainees were punished with forced labor, physical and psychological torture. The term “Gulag” was popularized in the West thanks to the book “Gulag Archipelago”, by Russian writer Alexander So
The “Sebastianism ”, “Sebastic Myth ” or “Myth of the Covered up ” was a messianic myth that emerged in the mid-16th century in Portugal, which became known for referring to the curious disappearance of King Dom Sebastião (1554-1578). In this case, a secular myth was created and full of mysticism a
Portugal was the last of the European countries to recognize the independence of its former colonies in Africa: Angola ,Guinea-Bissau ,São Tomé and Príncipe , Mozambique eCape Verde . The independence of the Portuguese overseas provinces took place after wars and the effects of the Carnation Revol
Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (1874-1965) was a British politician and Prime Minister of Great Britain. He was one of the most iconic figures during World War II (1939-1945) as he embodied the Allied resistance against Nazism. Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born on November 30, 1874 a
The Secular State it is a form of political organization that guarantees the religious freedom of all its citizens. In this way, the Secular State is not against religion, but guarantees that all beliefs can coexist without the preponderance of a single creed. Origin of the Term The word laic come
The independence of Congo, which belonged to Belgium, took place in 1960, after violent conflicts and popular demonstrations. The country went through a dictatorship and, in 2012, the Congolese people began to face a war that has not yet ended. Congo belonged to the King of Belgium, Leopold II, who
The First Republic French was proclaimed on September 29, 1792 and a new calendar is created marking Year I of the Republic and Year IV of Liberty. The king is Louis XVI is taken to the guillotine on January 21, 1793, an attitude that inaugurates a series of wars against France by European nations f
The Dorians or Dorians are one of the Indo-European peoples of antiquity who contributed to the development of Greek culture, by invading the territory of Hellas. In addition to them, the Achaeans, Ionians and Aeolians were other ethnic groups responsible for the production of Greek culture. In the
Amerigo Vespucci was a Florentine navigator, cartographer, writer and merchant. He participated three times in maritime expeditions. Due to his descriptions of the new land, the American continent was named in his honor. Amerigo Vespucci portrayed as discoverer and conqueror of the land of Brazil
The Trojan War was fought in the Bronze Age between Greeks and Trojans, beginning in 1300 BC. and would have lasted a decade. The conflict was narrated in two epic poems:theIliad , which deals with battles; and the Odyssey , which narrates Odysseus return home. Both were attributed to the Greek poe
Africa in ancient times Roman history, Romes first North African territory, at times approximates modern Tunisia . It became 146 v. After destruction Carthage at the end of the acquired during the third Punic War . Britannica Quiz Destination Africa:Fact or Fiction? Is Afr
Akan States , historical complex of gold-producing forest states in West Africa between the rivers Comoé and Volta (in an area roughly the coastal areas of modern republics Togo , Ghana and partially corresponds to Ivory Coast) . Their economic, political, and social systems
Vargas second government began in 1951, after winning the presidential elections, and was marked by a strong political crisis that led Vargas to commit suicide. The second government of Getúlio Vargas began in 1951, after winning the presidential elections held the previous year, in 1950. This seco
Mickey Cohen (born Meyer Harris Cohen on September 4, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York and died on July 29, 1976 (age 62) in Los Angeles) was a Yiddish Connection mobster with very close ties to the Italian Mafia. His influence within organized crime in Los Angeles was very important from the 1930s to the