The Irish Potato Famine was a devastating period of mass starvation and emigration in Ireland caused by the failure of the potato crop.
Siege of Mafeking Explained
The Siege of Mafeking was a significant event during the Second Boer War, where British forces successfully defended the town against a prolonged siege by Boer forces.
Siege of Leiden Explained
The Siege of Leiden was a pivotal event during the Dutch Revolt in which the city of Leiden withstood a lengthy Spanish siege, leading to the eventual liberation of the Netherlands from Spanish rule.