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The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in common: they challenged the status quo. By and large, they were rebels who were willing to take on established norms and traditions. Keep reading to learn about some of the…
Mental health has been something of an enigma for most of human history. Before the age of science, people suffering from mental health problems utterly flummoxed the doctors of the day. Generally speaking, such misfortune was seen as the work of the devil or a sign of the patient’s sinful nature.
The pages of the diary, written by a free black woman, feature some of the most important events in American history. Plus, they also give a unique insight into American society at the time, including the underlying threat of violence and the prevalence of racism.
Treason can sometimes be noble, depending on the cause and who it is being perpetrated against – think courageous Germans in WWII working from within to bring down the monstrous Nazi regime, or those risking their lives behind the Iron Curtain to free their countries and people from the Soviet yoke.
1. “The Kiss” taken directly after Japan’s surrender is one of the world’s most recognized photos… But these days there is a different message. One of the most famous images of the 20th century captures a jubilant scene following Japan’s surrender which brought an end to the Second World War.
History’s badasses earned their badass “cred” in literal life and death situations, in which their toughness and courage, physical as well as moral, earned them their place in history. George Washington was badass, even if he did not actually have a hand held Gatling gun and a trained bald eagle that shot lasers out of its eyes.
Ancient Athens is often referred to as “The Cradle of Western Civilization” because of the impact and influence of its political and cultural achievements, particularly during the Classical period (508 – 322 BC), on subsequent European development. Following are ten prominent figures from Ancient Athens.
Here are just seventeen remarkable figures from history whose sexual identity defined them as transgender. 16. Elagabalus: The Unsuccessful Roman Emperor who wanted to become an Empress.
History gives us plenty of examples of individuals sacrificing themselves so that others – even strangers – might live. But whole villages? Such cases of collective selflessness are rare indeed.
Whatever their reasons for giving, the biggest philanthropists have made genuine contributions to history. And in many cases, their legacies are still felt today. So, here we have some of the most wealthy and selfless generous men – and women – of all time: