Published in Lessons from History·12 hours agoMember-only7 Wedding Traditions that have Dark MeaningsThe History of Weddings is not as Adorable as We Think. — For us, weddings are an occasion of joy, love, laughter, and new beginnings, and what makes them more interesting is the colorful traditions and rituals. From the bouquet toss to the vows, every moment of a wedding is precious and beautiful. But, its history, not so much. Sorry to spoil…History5 min readHistory5 min read
3 days agoMember-only7 Self Made Billionaires Who Were College DropoutsIf dropouts are billionaires, is a college degree worth it? — Who does not want to become a billionaire? Ever thought about how the minds of billionaire work or how a billionaire becomes one? Surprisingly, while scrutinizing the history of the world’s top-notch billionaires we come to know that nearly all of them were college dropouts. Either the billionaires dropped out…College5 min readCollege5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·5 days agoMember-onlyChatGPT’s Biggest Plus: It Passes The Nazi TestThe test makes sure to tell people about the dark past of Nazism. — The Nazi Test determines whether or not someone knows what makes Nazism so awful. You ask them to define a world-view theory, and then you ask them how that philosophy caused people like Hitler to do awful things. The initial version of this test yielded the following result: “Hitler was…History3 min readHistory3 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 19Member-onlyThe Wild Man Behind the Central Intelligence AgencyWilliam J. Donovan: The Mastermind Behind the CIA — William J. Donovan, or Wild Bill, was an American lawyer and soldier. He was born in 1883 in Upstate New York and grew up in a politically active family. He is mainly known as the “father of American intelligence.” Donovan e attended Columbia University, where he excelled in academics and…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 17Member-onlyThe Screaming Mummy’s Terrifying but Interesting StoryAlso known as Unknown Man E, the Screaming Mummy has been the center of curiosity for a long time! — The Screaming Mummy, like all ancient artefacts, has a story to tell. The Mummy was discovered in 1886 by Antonio Lebolo, an Italian Egyptologist and antiquities dealer, who was in charge of excavating the area in Deir el-Bahari, a famous temple complex in Egypt. With a rich and tragic history…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 15Member-onlyModern Day Discoveries That could Verify The Accuracy of The BibleDiscoveries verifying the Bible — There are many things in life that we don’t know, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t true. The Bible is full of stories and accounts that have been passed down through generations. Some people do not believe these stories because they cannot verify them, but there are scientific discoveries which…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 12Member-onlySeven Extreme Historical Hobbies that Sound Made upHave you ever wondered what did people do before social media was a thing? Well, here are a few examples… — When people didn’t have access to the internet, they had to find ways to entertain themselves. Most of these pastime hobbies were insane by today’s standards. In this article, we will look into some of the extreme hobbies from the past that sound entirely made up but are real! 1. The Morgue — a Popular Attraction for Parisians in the 19th CenturyHistory5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 10Member-onlyHitler’s Sleep Cost Him the Battle of NormandyWhat was Hitler doing when the Allies landed and how did it lead to defeat? — It seems hard to believe that one of the biggest battles of the last century turned in the favor of the Allies because the dictator of Nazi Germany was getting some shut eye. …History4 min readHistory4 min read
Jan 8Member-onlyThe Deadliest Tank Battle During Arab-Israel ConflictIn 1973, the rocky terrain suffered significant damage as it became a killing ground for Israel and its rivalries. — Following the stunning victory of Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War against the Arab States, the Jewish state occupied many Arab territories. Years later, Golan Heights, a Syrian region occupied by Israel, flared into an all-out, bloody war. Both sides received massive support from their respective allies, the United States…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jan 6Member-onlyJesus’s Miracle of Healing a Blind Man Site is Now Finally Open to PublicWhere is this site located and what miracle did Jesus perform here? — The ancient city of Bethsaida, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in modern-day Israel, has long been considered a biblical site of significance. It is one of the villages that Jesus criticized for not having faith. …Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
