A Peaceful Protest Mahatma (meaning great soul) Gandhi, born in India 1869, was an inspirational leader who fought against the British rule of India. He had a strong belief in the use of non-violent protest, or satyagraha as he called it, for social and political...
The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a short-lived confrontation between the USA and the USSR, lasting just 13 days. It was the response to USA Jupiter missiles being stationed in Italy and Turkey, when the USSR levelled the playing field by surreptitiously...
Many famous works of art have the ability to capture our attention, create an emotional response and influence popular culture. Through revolutionary techniques, innovative compositions and personal expression, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and...
The Olympics, to be hosted in Paris, are almost upon us, but did you know that this city has special significance in the event’s history? It was Paris where the idea of the modern-day Olympic games were discussed and a decision made to bring them back for the...
The ancient Americas were home to some of the most sophisticated and innovative societies who had a profound influence on us with their mathematical and astronomical discoveries. We have learnt a lot about their cultures and way of life through their wealth of...
