Xerxes the Great (Depicted in the relief above) was the fourth king of the Achaemenid dynasty, ruling at the peak of the Persian empire between 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was an extremely ambitious ruler, famous for his military campaigns, but also a failed attempt to...
Today is the anniversary of V.E. Day – Victory in Europe Day. It marks the day during World War II when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. But it didn’t mark the end of the war… The Declaration After Adolf Hitler committed suicide on 30th April...
Writing an essay response can be a challenging task, especially for students who are new to academic writing. However, with some guidance and practice, it is possible to write effective essay responses that demonstrate your understanding of the topic. Let’s take a...
What are the 7 wonders of the world? The original list of 7 world wonders was compiled by ancient Greek historians and so only includes monuments of the ancient classical era. That list includes: The Colossus of Rhodes – Greece The Great Pyramid of Giza – Egypt The...
Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. He is often referred to as the “father of modern science” and is widely considered to be one of the most...
On 25 February 1841, the French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born. Renoir is now celebrated the world over for his development of the Impressionist style. Impressionists often painted everyday scenes of modern life, and they used small brushstrokes and emphasised...
