According to the myth, Greek Titan Atlas fathered a number of children with his spouse, a nymph called Pleione. In the article below, World History Edu takes a look at...
The death of one of history’s most famous conquerors, Alexander the Great, in 323 BC unleashed a bitter power struggle among his generals and successors (i.e. the Diadochi). It was...
In January 1120, Baldwin II of Jerusalem and the Patriarch organized a general assembly, known as the Council of Nablus. The assembly was attended by prelates and noblemen, who agreed...
Al-Aziz Uthman was the second Sultan of Egypt. He reigned from March 4, 1193 to November 29, 1198. He was the son and successor of Saladin, the famed Muslim leader...
With a history that dates to almost 2,000 years ago, the Catholic Church is undoubtedly one of the oldest institutions in existence. The Church today boasts of more than 1.3...
Helios and Apollo were both important deities in ancient Greek religion and mythology, but they were associated with different aspects of the sun. Helios was specifically considered the god of...
The Colossus of Rhodes was a 3rd-century BC statue in ancient Greece. Built in the city of Rhodes, which is the largest island in the Dodecanese, Greece, the statue was...
Arthur Wharton’s life and achievement have inspired many black soccer players over the years. He was probably the reason why players such as Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé), George Weah,...
Tippu Tip was a successful ivory and brutal slave trader whose famous expeditions saw him rise to become the leader of Arab traders in Africa. For several years, he ensured...
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball when he became the first-ever African American to star in the current era of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made...