Historical events

The Banana Wars: America’s forgotten military interventions in Central America

Between 1898 and 1934, the United States engaged in a series of military interventions across Central America and the Caribbean that collectively became known as the “Banana Wars.” This …

The Mexican-American War: Conflict, conquest, and continental expansion

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) stands as one of the most consequential yet often overlooked conflicts in North American history. This pivotal war redrew the continental map, established the …

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Chicago’s bloodiest gang hit

On the morning of 14 February 1929, Chicago witnessed one of the most notorious gangland killings in American history. Seven men were lined up against a brick wall and gunned down in a garage at 2122 …

The First Red Scare: America’s post-WWI fear of Communism and radical change

In the aftermath of World War I, America experienced a period of intense social and political upheaval that would come to be known as the First Red Scare (1919-1920). This tumultuous time emerged from …

The Freedom Riders: A challenge to segregation in America

The Freedom Riders were a group of brave civil rights activists who embarked on a series of bus trips through the American South to challenge the entrenched system of racial segregation in interstate …

The 1832 Paris Uprising

The 1832 Paris Uprising, also known as the June Rebellion, was a significant event in French history, marked by social and political unrest. Understanding this event requires delving into the …

Sandra Bland: A life and legacy in the fight for racial justice

On 13 July 2015, Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was found dead in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas. Her death, ruled a suicide by local authorities, came just three days …

The birth of Pakistan: A nation’s journey to independence

The birth of Pakistan on 14 August 1947 marked the culmination of decades of political struggle, cultural conflicts, and an unyielding quest for independence. Emerging from the struggles of British …

Mary Surratt: The first woman executed by the U.S. Government

On 7 July 1865, Mary Surratt became the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government. Her death was the culmination of a dramatic and controversial trial following one of the most infamous events …

The Battle of Gettysburg: A turning point in the American Civil War

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from 1 July to 3 July 1863, is one of the most significant battles in American history. This pivotal conflict marked a turning point in the Civil War, ending General …

Hitler and the Night of the Long Knives

The Night of the Long Knives, a series of political extrajudicial executions that took place in Nazi Germany from 30 June to 2 July 1934, was a pivotal moment in Adolf Hitler’s rise to absolute …

The Manhattan Project: Racing toward the Atomic Age

In the shadow of World War II, the United States embarked on one of the most ambitious and consequential scientific endeavours in human history: the Manhattan Project. This secret program, which ran …