2003 European Heatwave
The 2003 European heatwave was an event of unprecedented intensity and duration, stretching from June to mid-August.
1918-1922 Russia Typhus Epidemic
Typhus fever, a disease spread by lice carrying the Rickettsia prowazekii bacterium, found the perfect breeding ground in war-torn Russia.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Ten 1960 East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
Cyclone Ten, which struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1960, is a largely forgotten disaster.
The Thamud – Prophet Saleh’s Nation
The Thamud are believed to have lived around the 2nd millennium BCE, during a period of significant cultural and technological development in…
Chinese Famine of 1906-1907
The famine impacted over 25 million people, with millions perishing due to starvation, malnutrition-related diseases, and a lack of medical care.
China 1925 Dali Earthquake
With around 6,000 deaths reported, entire villages were flattened, and thousands were left homeless.
1896 Sanriku Earthquake Japan
Roughly 35 minutes later, as people went about their evening completely unaware of the danger, the first gigantic wave came charging towards…
1980 Cameron Lake Nyos Disaster
Lake Nyos is a volcanic crater lake, formed within the collapsed caldera of an ancient volcano.
1996 Andhra Pradesh Cyclone India
The storm's winds toppled trees, power lines, and transportation systems, cutting off affected areas from assistance.
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Horrific event unfolded in the heart of Beijing, China, during the early hours of 4 June 1989.