The Bastillefall or Bastille Storming was the overthrow of the Bastille fortress-prison, by the people of Paris, on July 14, 1789. This prison symbolized the absolutism and arbitrariness of French justice. His fall became a milestone for the French revolutionary process. July 14th is celebrated as
The War (or revolt) of the Boxers was an anti-Christian and anti-Western popular uprising of a xenophobic and traditionalist character, which took place in practically all the provinces of northern China between the end of 1899 and 1900. The Boxer War took place during the Qing Dynasty, with the a
The Eiffel Tower is a large tower that is located on the Champ de Mars (Champ de Mars ), in Paris, France. The monument has become an icon of the city, the country and Europe, which receives millions of visitors every year. History The Eiffel Tower was built for the “Universal Exhibition” event
The Slavs are a people originating in Russia and who spread across eastern Europe. This denomination came from the Greeks and Romans who thought that they were all equal to each other. Origin The first human settlements in Russia – the region that would give rise to the Slavs – date back to the Ne
Alexander the Great (or Alexander the Great) was born in 356 BC in Macedonia, northern Greece, was a prince and king of Macedonia. He conquered one of the largest empires in the world, with territory ranging from Macedonia to India. Biography of Alexander the Great Alexander was the son of Philip
The First World War (1914-1918) saw numerous battles that caused a huge number of casualties. Because it is a global conflict, soldiers from five continents participated in some battles. We highlight the disputes that took place during the war, whether for strategic reasons or for its high number
Cleopatra , queen of Egypt from 51-30 BC, was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes. She spoke six languages, was an admirable politician and knew how to use her seduction to secure a favorable position for Egypt within Romes growing influence. Biography of Cleopatra Cleopatra is the name seven qu
Utopia is a Greek word meaning nowhere and was used as the title of the book by the writer, humanist and statesman Thomas More (1478-1535). The work was published in 1516, almost three decades after the discovery of America, to point out the ideal society. Summary and characteristics of the work
TheVictorian Era , which took place between 1837 and 1901, marks the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom and a period of great economic, political and cultural transformations. Also known as the Victorian period, this era is characterized by the consolidation of English supremacy in the s
The start of the Second World War occurred on September 1, 1939 with the invasion of Poland by the German army. Germany demanded that Poland return the so-called “Polish Corridor” zone and the port of Danzig. These had been lost during the First World War. As the Poles refused to do so, Hitler marc
The Code of Hammurabi is a set of laws that were created around 1780 BC. in Mesopotamia. It gets its name because it is associated with the sixth Sumerian king, founder of the First Babylonian Empire, Hammurabi. History In one of the columns where part of the Code is written, Hammurabi receives t
Industry it is the concentration of productive activities destined to transform raw material into goods for the most different consumptions. Its importance is so great nowadays that almost everything we consume and use is processed or produced by the industry. Industry Evolution The historical ev
The American Constitution it was enacted in 1787 and ratified two years later by the 13 American states. In 1791, the American Magna Carta would receive the addition of the Bill of Rights (Bill of Rights ). Origin The Foundation of the American State, by Henry Hintermeister, 1925. After the decl
In 2010 the Arab Spring began, a movement of protest in Muslim countries started in Tunisia and which continues to this day. The movement is characterized by the struggle for democracy and better living conditions resulting from the economic crisis, unemployment and lack of freedom of expression.
The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World represent the seven monuments considered the most important and beautiful according to their history and architecture. They were chosen by the Greeks in antiquity. Pyramids of Egypt The Pyramids of Egypt, located in the Necropolis of Giza, are stone tombs built
The Peloponnese War was a civil war between Athens and Sparta that took place in Ancient Greece between 431 and 404 BC. This military conflict lasted 27 years and ended with the victory of Sparta. Causes Map depicting conflict and neutral territories during the Peloponnesian War During the conf
The Francism or Francist Regime (1939-1975) was a dictatorial political system constituted in Spain between 1939 and 1976, along fascist lines and led by Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco y Bahamonde, better known as Francisco Franco (1892-1975). It is worth mentioning, about this polit
European imperialism in Africa occurred throughout the 19th century. Until 1876, 10.8% of the African territory was in the possession of colonists. As early as 1900, European dominance corresponded to 90.4%. At first, European exploration was spread along the coast, with strong trading posts that
The United Kingdom from Great Britain and Northern Ireland , better known simply as United Kingdom , is made up of four countries:England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It comprises, therefore, the nations of the archipelago of Great Britain plus Northern Ireland. It was created on May 1, 1
The process of English colonization in the Americas began late, in comparison with the Spanish and Portuguese. Colonial exploration began with small villages that later formed the 13 colonies on the east coast of the region now occupied by the United States. Before going to sea, in the 16th centur
Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca is known to have been the first president from Brazil . He was at the head of the post from 1889 to 1891, and his government is divided by historians into two phases:a provisional and another constitutional . Deodoro da Fonsecas government was marked by the marshals author
Hải Phòng has been an important port city for several centuries:it was one of the trading centers of Tonkin. The French nicknamed it the “Venice of Tonkin”. After the French conquest, it became the main French naval base in Indochina. The grand hotel of the time, the Hôtel du Commerce, rue Paul-Ber
The Battle of the Bzura River was the most important attempt by the Poles to reverse the situation against them as it was shaped by the German invasion in September 1939. The Polish defense plan was flawed from the start as it provided for the defense of the entire national territory by seven ar
The rough volcanic mountain, 170 meters high, steeply sloping to the sea side, was not of vital importance for the defense of Iwo Jima. However, it offered beautiful observation and firing sites for the artillery:on the other hand. because of its imposing appearance. Mount Suribachi symbolized, for