History

History

Michele Vincenzo Malacarne's 1783 research showed that forced exercise increased the size and thickness of animal brains, suggesting exercise changes the brain.

The pocket chronometer was one of 22 that were carried on the HMS Beagle's second voyage of discovery and was used to calculate longitude, thereby determining their position on a map.

The creation of a special staff writer role for an Atlantic historian has been a goal of mine for many years. One reason this role took so long to fill is that we were inundated with interest and were forced to plough through an enormous number of candidates.

Hitler's appointment as chancellor signified a turning point as he launched a series of actions undermining civil liberties and state rights, particularly targeting the German central bank.

Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is celebrated not just for his military successes but also for his reforms, particularly in musical compositions and practices.

"Ultimately, this magazine [George] is going to stand or fall on whether or not it's a good magazine."

The institution of the crusade was constructed from the cultural narrative of Christian 'holy war' (bellum sacrum). This included the idea of warfare as a religious act.

The antimonial cup, originating from the late 17th century, was designed for those suffering from ailments, with the belief that purging rebalanced humours.

"The Mexican state's identity has largely been Mexica-centric as part of traditional nationalistic views," says Federico Navarrete, an historian at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

The Dudderhouse Hill long cairn, dating from about 3,400-2,400BC, serves as one of the oldest visible reminders of prehistoric communities in England.

The General estoria, commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile, is a monumental attempt to record the entire history of the world—from Biblical creation to Alfonso's own time.

Charles McKim recognized Stanford White's exceptional talent and urged his business partner to bring White into their architectural firm, valuing his artistic capabilities highly.

Vikings had a structured approach to resolving disputes, and early Scandinavian societies valued due process, indicating a legal system that was both organized and respected.

Rosebud, the iconic red sled from Citizen Kane, sold for $14.75 million, becoming the second most expensive movie memorabilia after the Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz.

In the Middle Ages, Christians believed in fallen angels, supernatural beings having sex with humans, supported by Church Fathers like Tertullian and Augustine.

St. Peter's Church, known locally as "the black church," stands in the heart of Thetford and dates to the 14th century, recognized as a Grade II listed site.

Before it found its home in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty's head was on display at the 1878 Paris World's Fair. The statue has a rich history and was gifted by France to symbolize friendship and freedom.

Often a new road - not an old one - deceives the traveller. So too a new comrade - not an old one - deceives a comrade. Stick with those who've stood the test of time.

"Luthuli reached the store by 9:30am and set off again to check on his sugar cane fields about half an hour later. This much is not in dispute."

Journalism proved again what a great competitor and super horse he is, rallying from next to last on the backstretch to win the $1-million Haskell Stakes.

Twenty-six sites have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List this year, showcasing cultural and natural importance, including a sacred mountain in Malawi and petroglyphs in South Korea.

The enmity between Catholics and Protestants, known as the two confessions, had been one of the organising principles of European life for over four centuries.

The destruction of the Hotel Oloffson symbolizes the despair of a capital city on the verge of collapse, overshadowed by the influence of violent armed gangs.

Comtesse Germaine de Renty recounted how typical days in Ravensbruck began with stepping over the corpses of deceased friends, highlighting the horrific conditions in the camp.

Ellsworth recognized historical parallels between the divided United States of today and the 1850s and 1860s, prompting him to explore Lincoln's assassination as a key story.

In the 1930s, Ulam, Banach, and Steinhaus gathered at the Scottish Cafe in Lviv, discussing and documenting their mathematical ideas on marble tabletops.

A team of archaeologists from Baylor University discovered a 7th century B.C. sealed Etruscan chamber tomb in the San Giuliano necropolis, revealing remarkable finds.

The film, A Huey P. Newton Story, based on his 1966 creation of the BPP's "A 10-Point Plan for Social Reform," went on to win multiple awards. Fredrika Newton realized that this invaluable cache of materials needed to be preserved and archived.

The Kedermister Library, founded around 1613, is a historical treasure located in St Mary's Church, featuring over 300 books, including an 11th-century manuscript on loan to the British Library.

Histories often lack the sensory experiences of our ancestors' worlds—sights, sounds, tastes, pains, and euphorias—that provided depth and vibrancy to their lives.

The excavation in Tuam, which has begun, will uncover the remains of about 800 unidentified infants and young children buried in mass graves for over 65 years.

The ancient Greeks constructed temples starting with mud brick and thatched roofs, evolving over time to more durable materials like stone starting in the seventh century BC.

The presence of the silvery-blue bus stirs various emotions as it transforms into a museum dedicated to the Great Migration, with exhibitions detailing the journeys of African Americans.

The drugstore beetle, also known as the bread beetle, is often found among dried foodstuffs like grains, flour and spices. But they also are attracted to the gelatin and starch-based adhesives found in books.