On the evening of April 14, 1865, the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was shot while attending a play in Washington DC.
The assassination wasn’t a random act. It had been planned for weeks, multiple people were involved in the conspiracy, and he was ultimately one of the final casualties of the war.
The weeks after the assassination sa ... Show More
Today
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
In the spring of 1989, thousands of people filled the heart of Beijing demanding reform, freedom, and an end to corruption. For weeks, the world watched as hope seemed to rise in Tiananmen Square that maybe, China would see major political reforms. Then, in a single night, tanks ... Show More
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Yesterday
The History of Sneakers: How Athletic Shoes Took Over the World
Today, they’re worn on basketball courts, fashion runways, city streets, and in almost every home on Earth. But the humble sneaker began as a simple rubber-soled shoe and evolved into a global cultural force worth billions. They didn’t just revolutionize footwear. Along the way, ... Show More
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Apr 15
Steel: The Metal That Made the Modern World
For over 2000 years, steel has been known and used by humans. It slowly became more important to humanity and eventually became the central material of modern society. It built railroads, bridges, battleships, skyscrapers, cars, and countless everyday tools. Yet steel wasn’t disc ... Show More
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