List of notable epidemics and pandemics
Epidemics and pandemics are both terms used to describe outbreaks of infectious diseases, but they differ in scope and geographic…
Epidemics and pandemics are both terms used to describe outbreaks of infectious diseases, but they differ in scope and geographic…
A university is an institution of higher education and research that grants academic degrees in various fields of study. It…
Train travel evokes a sense of magic and nostalgia for several reasons, rooted in the unique combination of the physical…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction. It is termed a “spectrum”…
Dams are built primarily to generate electricity; to provide a steady water supply for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use; and…
London Tower BridgeGateshead Millennium BridgeGolden Gate BridgeMillau ViaductSeri Wawasan BridgeRialto BridgeSi-o-se PolStari MostTsing Ma BridgeThe Confederation BridgeSydney Harbor BridgeAkashi Kaikyo…
Pirates were individuals or groups who engaged in acts of robbery, violence, or criminal activity at sea, often targeting ships,…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks or areas that have been officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
Monarchs in England and Britain have played various roles throughout history, ranging from absolute rulers to constitutional figureheads. The powers…
The history of music is filled with many famous composers who have left an indelible mark on the world through…
Links to events that are tagged with specific years. This is a new and ongoing project and is still being…
Some of the most well-known paintings of historical significance are:Mona Lisa by Leonardo da VinciThe Creation of Adam by MichelangeloLas…
The 100 largest cities in the world and their histories are:Shanghai, ChinaBeijing, ChinaKarachi, PakistanIstanbul, TurkeyDhaka, BangladeshTokyo, JapanMoscow, RussiaManila, PhilippinesTianjin, ChinaMumbai,…
The Crusades to the Holy Land were a series of religious and military campaigns launched by European Christians between the…
Democritus (c. 460 – c. 370 BC)Heraclitus (c. 535 – c. 475 BC)Parmenides of Elea (c. 515 – 450 BCE)Xenophanes…
A pope is the Bishop of Rome and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, which is the…
A pharaoh was the title used for the kings of ancient Egypt, considered both political and religious leaders of the…
Discover the history of individual countries and topics that are specific to each individual country. Not all countries are currently…
The U.S. president is selected through a combination of primary elections, party conventions, a general election, and the Electoral College…
The selection of an Olympic host city is a complex, multi-year process that involves several stages of evaluation, bidding, and…