History Religion12 Min Read gutenblogonNovember 4, 2019 Sodom and Gomorrah Beyond religious interpretations, some scholars argue that Sodom and Gomorrah represent something far more universal—unchecked power leading…
Disasters History20 Min Read gutenblogonFebruary 19, 2019 Great Bengal Famine of 1770 incl. Bihar and Orissa British officials, including Governor Warren Hastings, remained indifferent, enforcing taxation even as death loomed over the land.
History5 Min Read gutenblogonOctober 6, 2018 The Aztec Human Sacrifices They believed the universe depended on human blood to keep the sun moving and the gods satisfied.
Disasters History5 Min Read gutenblogonMarch 20, 2018 Antonine Plague 165 Roman Empire As it spread, it decimated entire communities, crippling both economic productivity and military strength.
Disasters History6 Min Read gutenblogonDecember 16, 2016 North Sea Flood Storm Surge 1212 Holy Roman Empire Torrential rains, brutal winds, and an unstoppable wall of water struck the coasts of the Holy Roman Empire with terrifying speed.
Disasters History18 Min Read gutenblogonJune 14, 2016 Ganja Earthquake 1139 As the city crumbled, neighboring regions, especially Georgia, seized the opportunity to expand their influence.
Disasters History7 Min Read gutenblogonMarch 13, 2016 Holocaust The Nazis quickly began to enact laws aimed at dehumanizing and marginalizing Jewish citizens.
History Religion10 Min Read gutenblogonOctober 28, 2015 Karbala – Massacre of Hussain Ibn Ali and His Family In 632 AD, the conflict started as a fight over leadership, legitimacy, and Islam's essential values.
History27 Min Read gutenblogonFebruary 18, 2015 Sakoot-e-Dhaka – The Separation of East and West Pakistan The central government in West Pakistan, particularly under the influence of Punjab’s military and political elite, controlled the bulk of the…
Disasters History8 Min Read gutenblogonJanuary 8, 2015 Schoolhouse Blizzard USA Many children who were on their way home from school found themselves trapped by the storm, unable to reach safety.