How the Wright Brothers Invented the Airplane in 1903
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur, the Wright Brothers, assembled their most ambitious plane, nicknamed the ‘Flyer I,' on the sand on Kitty Hawk...
25 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (the highest civilian award of the United States of America) to Martin Luther King.
Afro-Argentines: How Argentina Erased Its Black People from History
Afro-Argentines, as the Black people in Argentina are popularly known, formed a significant part of the Argentine population in the 18th century.
How Evans Monsignac Spent 27 Days Under the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
Everyone thought Evans Monsignac had died in the earthquake, but, 27 days after the deadly tragedy, the man believed to be one of the longest-ever earthquake survivors, was found alive by rescue workers.
Was Abraham Lincoln Killed Because He Freed Black Slaves in 1863?
At 7:22 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was pronounced dead. He was 56.
Why Africans don’t celebrate Black History Month
In the United States of America, where Black History Month originated, it is also known as African American History Month.
What is the Official Language of the United States of America?
One would think that English, which is undoubtedly the lingua franca of business and global politics today, is by default America's official language.
James Abram Garfield: Who Killed the 20th President of the United States?
Who killed James Abram Garfield? Was it the assassin who shot him? His doctors led by Dr. Bliss or Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone?
How the United States Declared Its Independence on July 4, 1776
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence, which was mainly drafted by Jefferson, was formally adopted by the Continental Congress.
How the United States Erased Its Native Americans from History
Within 200 years, Native Americans lost their land, their history, their language, and their culture. It is the least discussed genocide in history.
A History of the Civil Rights Movement in America (1954-1968)
The Civil Rights Movement was a political campaign to eradicate and abolish racial segregation throughout the United States of America.
Was Fidel Castro a Friend of Africa?
Fidel Castro supported Third World struggles in many areas, especially in the battle against apartheid and decolonisation in Africa...