The First Recorded War in History: The Battle of Lagash and Umma
The first recorded war in human history is widely considered to be the conflict between the ancient Sumerian city-states of Lagash and Umma, which took place around 2450 BCE in…
Here are a few lesser-known facts about Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull is often remembered as the defiant Lakota Sioux chief who stood victorious at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Yet this popular image—of a fearless warrior…
Fascinating and lesser-known facts about the Mayans
Here are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the Mayans, a civilization known for its complex writing system, astronomical precision, and monumental architecture: They Had a Concept of Zero Before…
Some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the construction of the Empire State Building
Here are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the construction of the Empire State Building: 1. It Was Built in Just Over a Year Construction began on March 17, 1930,…