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Famous Inventors / U.S. History

May 31, 2022

by World History Edu · Published May 31, 2022 · Last modified June 2, 2022

Wright Brothers – Biographies, Notable Inventions & Accomplishments

The legendary “Wright Brothers” were Wilbur Wright and his younger brother Orville Wright. They are famously known as American aviation enthusiasts who invented, built, and flew the world’s first successful...
Egyptian Pharaohs

May 29, 2022

by World History Edu · Published May 29, 2022 · Last modified May 31, 2022

Khafre: Origin Story, Reign, Khafre Pyramid & Accomplishments

One simply cannot discuss the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt without mentioning Pharaoh Khafre, who was one of the great pyramid builders in ancient Egyptian history. Did you also know...
USSR

May 20, 2022

by World History Edu · Published May 20, 2022 · Last modified May 22, 2022

Collapse of the Soviet Union: History & Major Facts

After absolutely dominating large parts of the 20th century, the Soviet Union, the world’s largest communist state, dissolved in 1991. The collapse of the Soviet Union in effect brought an...
NATO

May 18, 2022

by World History Edu · Published May 18, 2022 · Last modified May 19, 2022

NATO: Origin Story, Meaning, Founding Countries, Article 5 & Other Major Facts

Created in the aftermath of World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, popularly known as NATO, is a military alliance of some of the most powerful North American countries...
The Crusades

May 17, 2022

by World History Edu · Published May 17, 2022 · Last modified June 5, 2022

First Crusade: Definition, Summary, Major Battles & Facts

There were so many battles that took place during the First Crusade; however, the ones we present below are considered by many historians as the most famous battles of this...

May 15, 2022

Taj Mahal – One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Referred to as the “Crown of the Palaces”, Taj Mahal is one of India’s most iconic buildings. This stunning 17th-century structure sits right near the bank of the famous River...

Elizabeth I

May 14, 2022

The Death of Queen Elizabeth I of England

Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen of England who famously defeated the Spanish Armada, died on March 24, 1603 aged 69. In her last decade, the Queen, who was extremely beautiful...

Salem Witch Trials

May 11, 2022

Salem Witch Trials: History, Location, Executions, & Other Major Facts

Having been around for many millennia, false accusations of witchcraft reached incredibly high levels in Europe throughout the 17th century. This practice would find itself transported across the Atlantic to...

English Civil War

May 10, 2022

English Civil War: History, Causes, Outcome & Facts

The year was 1642 and the lives of Englishmen and Englishwomen were about to be upended by a tumultuous event that would span for more than a decade. The English...

Simon Bolivar

May 6, 2022

Simon Bolivar: History, Accomplishments and Major Facts

Simón Bolívar is often credited as the father of independence struggles in South America. Known as the Liberator (Spanish – El Libertador), he fought tirelessly (against the Spanish Empire) in...

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