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Queen Amina of Zaria: The legendary warrior queen of West Africa

Queen Amina of Zaria, also known as Amina of Zazzau, was a formidable leader and warrior in the 16th century. She ruled over the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (modern-day Zaria) in present-day northern …

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 …

Chad’s Civil Wars

The Republic of Chad has experienced significant internal conflict since its independence in 1960. The two most notable periods of unrest, the First and Second Civil Wars, were marked by intense …

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 …

The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 stands as one of the most significant and tragic events in the history of racial tensions in the United States. Occurring in the context of the “Red Summer,” …

The Moors: A confluence of Arab and Berber heritage

The term “Moor” evokes images of Islamic rule in medieval Spain and North Africa, yet it is a designation that encompasses a rich tapestry of cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The …

The 1967 Detroit Riots: A watershed moment in American history

The 1967 Detroit Riots, also known as the 12th Street Riots, was one of the most significant and destructive civil disturbances in American history. This five-day conflict, which erupted on 23 July …

The moon landing: A giant leap for mankind

On 20 July 1969, humanity achieved one of its greatest technological and exploratory milestones: the first successful manned moon landing. This momentous event, conducted under NASA’s Apollo …

Trial of Lizzie Borden

Lizzie Borden’s name is synonymous with one of the most sensational and mysterious murder cases in American history. On 4 August 1892, the brutal murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, …

The Rosetta Stone: A key to ancient Egypt

The Rosetta Stone, one of the most famous artefacts in the world, is a crucial key to understanding ancient Egyptian civilisation. Discovered in 1799, this granodiorite stele has played a pivotal role …

Tippu Tip: The controversial life of a 19th-century slave trader

Tippu Tip, born Hamad bin Muhammad bin Juma bin Rajab el Murjebi around 1832, remains a contentious figure in African and world history. He was a notorious Zanzibari slave trader, plantation owner, …

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 …

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