World History
History of the Hamburger
Who Invented Hamburger? The exact inventor of the hamburger is a subject of debate. While various claims have been made, it is widely acknowledged that the modern hamburger, as we know it today, emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. Individuals such as Louis Lassen of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, and Charlie Nagreen from Seymour, Wisconsin, have been credited with its creation. However, the true origin of the hamburger remains somewhat uncertain, and it is likely that its development involved multiple individuals and variations over time.
By Louis Hildebrandt3 years ago in History
Unveiling Operation Legacy: Rewriting Kenya's Hidden History
In 2009, a group of five Kenyan individuals embarked on a petition to the British Prime Minister's office, seeking reparation for human rights abuses endured during the 1950s, when Kenya was under British colonial rule. Despite their vivid accounts and physical scars, their testimonies were initially undermined due to the lack of documentary evidence. However, the subsequent discovery of thousands of secret files shed light on a widespread colonial British policy known as Operation Legacy. This policy involved the destruction or removal of incriminating documentation by British colonial officers in the years leading up to former colonies' independence.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli3 years ago in History
The Dark Legacy
The history of slave trade in Africa is a harrowing chapter that spans several centuries, leaving behind a profound impact on the continent and its people. From the 15th to the 19th century, millions of Africans were forcibly uprooted from their homelands, transported across treacherous seas, and subjected to a life of bondage and suffering in faraway lands. This article explores the origins, extent, and consequences of the transatlantic slave trade in Africa
By Yayoonedmund3 years ago in History
The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire: From Conquests to Colonial Rule
In 1526, Northern India witnessed a historic clash between Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi and the Central Asian prince, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. As the battle ensued, the Sultan deployed war elephants to quash the threat, but the startling explosions of Babur's cannons and muskets frightened the elephants, leading to the trampling of the Sultan's own army. This pivotal event marked the beginning of Babur's journey to establish the Mughal Empire—a prosperous and influential state that would shape the early modern world and house a significant portion of the global population.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli3 years ago in History
The Great Schism: The Papal Predicament and the Struggle for Supremacy
For nearly two thousand years, the Pope has held a position of paramount spiritual authority for Catholics worldwide. However, in the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves confronted with an unprecedented situation: the presence of not one, not two, but three popes. The origins of this perplexing predicament can be traced back to 1296 when King Philip IV of France decided to impose taxes on the Church, which greatly offended Pope Boniface VIII. In response, Boniface penned the "Unam Sanctam," a radical decree asserting the Pope's complete supremacy over secular rulers.
By Henrik Leandro Laukholm Solli3 years ago in History
The origin of Halloween
Halloween has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in major cities like Tokyo. Influenced by Western culture, Halloween festivities have become more prevalent, with themed parties, parades, and even costume contests taking place
By Yayoonedmund3 years ago in History
The origin of the Egyptian pyramids
In the ancient realm of Egypt, where golden sands stretched far and wide, a captivating tale of mystery and wonder unfolded. It is a story that reveals a hidden truth—how the Israelites, a people bound in oppression, became the architects of the magnificent pyramids that still stand as timeless marvels today.
By Yayoonedmund3 years ago in History
My occupation in historical period
In the core of Victorian London, in the midst of the clamoring roads and gas-lit rear entryways, I wound up naturally introduced to a world boundlessly not quite the same as my own. It was 1850, and I was bound to explore a general public saturated with custom and unbending social orders. Be that as it may, what might my occupation be in this other verifiable period?
By LILADHAR JADHAV3 years ago in History
