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A Legacy of Trust: The 1949 Treaty Between India and Bhutan

Today, 75 years ago, on August 8, 1949, Bhutan and India signed the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, a...

Today, 925 Years Ago: The Capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade

Christian Soldiers Seize Jerusalem After Lengthy Siege On this day, July 15th, 925 years ago, in the year 1099, Christian...

When Dance Turned Deadly: The Unbelievable Tale of the 1518 Dancing Plague

In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg, then part of the Holy Roman Empire and now modern-day...

The Chrysler Building: A Shining Beacon of Art Deco Splendor

The Tallest Man-Made Structure of Its Time Opens in New York City on May 27, 1930 Ninety-four years ago today,...

The Founding of Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great’s Window to the West

The Birth of Russia’s New Capital on May 27, 1703 Three hundred and twenty-one years ago today, on May 27,...

The Evolution of the Alarm Clock: From Ancient Times to Modern Days

The alarm clock is a staple of modern life, ensuring we wake up on time for our daily activities....

What’s Today: May 24 – The Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, opened on May 24, 1883. Known for its iconic stone...

Cleopatra’s Beauty Secrets: Unveiling the Timeless Regimen of an Egyptian Queen

Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is one of history's most captivating figures....

The Legend of Babe Ruth’s Hot Dog Diet

Today, we delve into the intriguing story of Babe Ruth, the legendary baseball player whose appetite for hot dogs...