Hurricane Matthew was a powerful and destructive Category 5 hurricane that caused widespread devastation in the Caribbean and southeastern United States in 2016.
Siege of Grave Explained
The Siege of Grave was a military conflict during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Dutch Republic successfully defended the town of Grave against Spanish forces.
Proclamation of the Republic Explained
The Proclamation of the Republic was the declaration that established Brazil as a republic and ended the monarchy in 1889.
Italian front Explained
The Italian front was a series of battles fought between Italy and Austria-Hungary during World War I.
Action of 18 February 1639 Explained
The Action of 18 February 1639 was a naval battle between the Dutch Republic and Spain during the Eighty Years’ War.
Hurricane Florence Explained
Hurricane Florence was a powerful and destructive Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in the Carolinas in September 2018, causing widespread flooding and significant damage.
Genpei War Explained
The Genpei War was a 5-year conflict in 12th century Japan between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control over the imperial throne.
Siege of Nijmegen Explained
The Siege of Nijmegen was a military conflict during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Dutch successfully defended the city against Spanish forces.
Brown v. Board of Education Explained
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Dunkirk evacuation Explained
The Dunkirk evacuation was a crucial World War II operation in which Allied forces successfully evacuated over 300,000 troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, in 1940.
Operation Plunder Explained
Operation Plunder was a major Allied military operation during World War II that successfully crossed the Rhine River and led to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.
1981 warning strike in Poland Explained
The 1981 warning strike in Poland marked a significant turning point in the country’s history, foreshadowing the eventual formation of the Solidarity movement and challenging the communist regime’s authority.