Queen Zenobia was a third-century ruler of the Palmyrene Empire, which was centered in present-day Syria. She rose to power after the death of her husband, King Odaenathus, who had established Palmyra as a regional power. Zenobia expanded the empire during her reign from 267 to 272 AD, conquering Egypt and parts of the Eastern …
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a prominent figure of the Middle Ages, holds a revered place in history as one of the most influential women of her time. Born in the 12th century, Eleanor’s remarkable life was defined by her powerful positions, strategic alliances, and indomitable spirit. As the Duchess of Aquitaine, Queen Consort of France, and …
History can be changed by simple moments, by sometimes surprisingly small events of the sort that happen every day. But when those events happen at just the time, in just the right place, the world can be forever altered. It was one such event in Mexico that redirected a young woman’s life and gave the …
What is the biggest state in the United States (US)? With a total of 50 states, there is plenty to pick from. Off the top of one’s head, one might say Texas, or maybe California. However, the actual biggest state is one that doesn’t border any of the other states. Indeed, it’s the 49th state …
Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacksWhen she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one… Your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth and your shirt is damp with sweat. Outside, the late forenoon sun is burning hot. There is a group of people — officers, the …
“What’s resulted in the decades since is supposed to be an opportunity for White people and their institutions to redress their perpetual erasure of the roles of Black folks in building this country on our backs… What we’ve been given, however, is a rote acknowledgment of the same five people — Rosa Parks, Martin Luther …