5 Infamous Military Sieges in History
Laying siege to a town or city is probably as old as time. And even to this modern era, it is not uncommon for armies to impose blockades on cities...
Category: World History
13 Creation Myths in World History
Ever since the dawn of civilization, we humans have pondered where everything, including life, came from. It has also been the case of why and how did we and things...
Jenny Shipley – New Zealand’s first female prime minister
In 1997, Jenny Shipley became the first woman in the history of New Zealand to hold the prime minister position. In addition to this, she served as the leader of...
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Hailing from the influential House of Habsburg, Charles V (1500-1558) was arguably the most powerful person in the world during his reign. His Holy Roman Empire covered the length and...
Masquerade Ball: History and Major Facts
A masquerade ball is a social event that involves participants donning costumes and masquerade face masks. The goal of the event, aside from being one often meant for entertainment, involving...
