The Tragic Tale of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s First Prime Minister
Belgium granted the Central African country of Congo its independence in 1960. Patrice Lumumba, who dreamed of a united Congo free from ethnic divisions, became its first prime minister. Lumumba’s...
Athens was the center of culture in Ancient Greece. Athena was the goddess who protected this great city-state. Athena was born in complete battle dress out of the head of her father, Zeus, the king...
Key Elements of Classical Civilizations: Unraveling Their Significance
The years between 500 BCE and 500 CE were a time of many advanced civilizations. Greek, Persian, Roman, Indian, and Chinese cultures had golden ages. Each society had cultural differences but also...
Iwe Irohin: The First Nigerian Newspaper and the Beginnings of the Indigenous African Press
Iwe Irohin Fun Awon Am Egba Ati Yoruba (A newspaper for the Egba and Yoruba people) was the first indigenous newspaper in West Africa. Henry Townsend, an Anglican missionary, started it in 1859. He...
The King Who Gave Up His Throne For Love: The Abdication of King Edward VIII of Great Britain
From King Henry VIII's dramatic break with the Catholic Church to his unprecedented abdication for love, the history of the British monarchy is rife with scandal, passion, and power struggles....
The Death of King Charles I: When Parliament Executed a King
British monarchs used to have a lot of power. They ruled by divine authority. The Parliament challenged this authority. They had the power to tax and demanded everyone, even kings and queens, follow...
