Biographies

The "Demon Core": The two days in history when a sphere of plutonium "ticked" like a bomb.
The blue light didn’t flicker; it pulsed, a silent, electric scream that filled the room for a heartbeat before vanishing into the humid New Mexico night. Harry Daghlian didn’t scream. He didn’t even move at first. He just stood there in the heavy silence of the Omega Site, his hand hovering over a stack of tungsten carbide bricks, feeling a sudden, metallic tang on the back of his tongue. It tasted like pennies and ozone. It was the flavor of a death sentence.
By The Chaos Cabinetabout 5 hours ago in History
Diamonds Around the World: The Countries That Live and Breathe Baseball
There's something almost mystical about the crack of a bat connecting with a fastball. In certain corners of the globe, that sound carries the weight of history, identity, and dreams passed down through generations. While soccer may dominate the world's sporting consciousness, baseball has carved out its own sacred territories—places where the sport transcends mere entertainment and becomes woven into the very fabric of culture.
By Gianni Bertonia day ago in History
The Final Legacy of Alexander the Great: How One Man Changed the Ancient World
Alexander inherited a strong kingdom from his father, Philip II of Macedon, but he transformed it into something far larger. Within a little more than a decade, he conquered the Persian Empire, marched through Egypt, reached Central Asia, and entered parts of India. This rapid expansion created one of the largest empires of the ancient era. Yet Alexander’s vision went beyond military victory. He sought to create a world where Greek and Eastern cultures blended together. This cultural mixing became one of his most lasting achievements.
By Say the truth a day ago in History
Alexander the Great — Part 3: The Edge of the World and the Limits of Empire
After securing control of Bactria and Sogdiana, Alexander turned his attention eastward. He had long been fascinated by stories of India — a land of immense wealth, powerful kings, and exotic cultures. Greek historians described India as a place where rivers were vast, armies used elephants in battle, and philosophers lived in deep contemplation. For Alexander, it represented the next great frontier and perhaps the edge of the known world.
By Say the truth a day ago in History
Alexander the Great – Part 1: Birth, Childhood, and the Making of a Future Conqueror
Birth in a Kingdom on the Rise Alexander was born in 356 BCE in the ancient city of Pella, the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon. At the time, Macedon was not considered the dominant power in Greece. However, this situation was rapidly changing under the rule of Alexander’s father, King Philip II. Philip was a brilliant military reformer and strategist who transformed Macedonia into a formidable kingdom.
By Say the truth 2 days ago in History
George Moses Horton
In honor of Black History Month, I want to pay honor to George Moses Horton, a poet whose words survived slavery and whose life reminds us that African American history is also a history of intellect, creativity, and endurance.
By Tim Carmichael3 days ago in History
Who is Bashir Zeb, the head of the banned organization BLA?
Before the attacks carried out on several cities including Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, the banned separatist organization Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) had released a video. In this picture , armed men can be seen riding three motorcycles at an unidentified deserted location. Only one of the six individuals’ face is visible. According to the banned organization, this person was the head of the BLA, Bashir Zeb, and it was also claimed that Bashir Zeb personally took part in these attacks. The BLA did not clarify where the video was recorded; however, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti claimed that the video was filmed in Afghanistan. It should be noted that last Saturday armed militants targeted various installations in Quetta, Mastung, Kalat, Nushki, Kharan, Dalbandin, Turbat, Tump, Gwadar, Pasni and several other areas. According to the provincial chief minister, a total of 31 civilians and 17 security personnel were killed in these attacks, while the government claimed that 145 militants were also killed. The banned BLA has been active in Balochistan for more than a decade, but in recent years the scope and intensity of attacks by the organization and its subsidiary group Majeed Brigade have increased. The BLA has been declared a banned organization by both Pakistan and the United States. It is worth recalling that since the attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi in November 2018, Bashir Zeb has been wanted by the Government of Pakistan in numerous cases involving attacks carried out by the BLA. These include the planning of the 2020 attack on the Karachi Stock Exchange, the planning of the female suicide bombing targeting Chinese teachers at Karachi University, and the attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers near Karachi Airport. In the airport attack case, a court has already declared him an absconder. However, there was a time when Bashir Zeb was active in student politics on the streets of Quetta. We spoke to journalists and former and current security officials, and also reviewed Bashir Zeb’s own writings and interviews given as chairman of BSO Azad, in order to understand who Bashir Zeb is and how he became part of this organization.
By Hashim Khan 3 days ago in History
The Letter Einstein Wrote—and Spent the Rest of His Life Regretting
Albert Einstein is remembered as a genius, a pacifist, and a man who believed deeply in peace. But in 1939, he made one decision that haunted him for the rest of his life.
By The khan3 days ago in History
Alexander the Great: The Life, Conquests, Vision, and Legacy of History’s Greatest Warrior King
Part 1: Birth and Early Life Alexander was born in 356 BCE in Pella, the capital of Macedonia. He was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympias. From an early age, Alexander was surrounded by power, politics, and warfare. Olympias deeply influenced him, often telling him that he was descended from Achilles and even the god Zeus. These stories shaped Alexander’s belief that he was destined for greatness.
By Say the truth 4 days ago in History
AI, Nuclear Weapons, and Accidental War
AI, Nuclear Weapons, and Accidental War In the modern world, wars are no longer fought only with soldiers, tanks, and planes. A new and dangerous element has entered global security: artificial intelligence (AI). While AI brings speed, efficiency, and advanced decision-making, it also introduces a serious risk—especially when combined with nuclear weapons. The greatest danger of the future may not be a planned nuclear war, but an accidental one.
By Wings of Time 4 days ago in History
Future Wars in the Age of Artificial Intelli
Future Wars in the Age of Artificial Intelligence If the new battlefield is hidden inside a nation’s systems, then Artificial Intelligence is becoming the most powerful weapon within it. Future wars will not begin with tanks crossing borders or fighter jets in the sky. They will begin with algorithms, data, and decisions made at machine speed. AI is changing not only how wars are fought, but also who controls power and how quickly conflicts can spiral out of control.
By Wings of Time 4 days ago in History
Looking Again at Frances Farmer
I am always surprised by the fact that Frances Farmer (1913 — 1970) was a movie star in the 1930s. There is something modern, hard-edged and contemporary about her image, perhaps because Jessica Lange played her as such in Frances, released in 1982.
By A. L. Fletcher 4 days ago in History