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The Significance and Celebrations of Independence Day in the United States
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This historic day marks the birth of the nation and its liberation from British rule. Independence Day is celebrated with a multitude of traditions and events that highlight the American spirit, patriotism, and unity.
By Mohammad Hamid khan about 5 hours ago in History
THE gods ARE NOT TO BLAME . AI-Generated.
The Gods Are Not to Blame is a powerful novel by Nigerian playwright Ola Rotimi, first published in 1968. It's an adaptation of Sophocles' Greek tragedy "Oedipus Rex" set in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. The story explores themes of fate, destiny, and the influence of the gods on human lives, encapsulated in a tragic tale of a prince who cannot escape his predetermined destiny.
By Victor Obanor Osagie about 22 hours ago in History
The Myth of the Lone Wolf
There's a tempting charm to the possibility of the solitary individual. The picture of a lone figure, depending entirely on their own solidarity and creativity to accomplish significance, has pervaded stories and societies for a really long time. This conviction - that achievement is ensured by going solo - is many times romanticized, yet as a general rule, it's a recipe for seclusion and, as a rule, stagnation.
By Iftikhar Akrama day ago in History
Discoveries That Could Change History Forever
Discoveries That Could Change History Forever All through the archives of mankind's set of experiences, certain disclosures have reformed how we might interpret the world and our place inside it. These leap forwards have modified the direction of history as well as prepared for future developments. As we stand on the cusp of new and possibly world-evolving revelations, how about we investigate a few late and expected discoveries that could reshape how we might interpret history and what's in store.
By robail shahzadia day ago in History
Lewis Carroll’s Illustrations for “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground” (1864)
W]hat is the use of a book”, asks Alice in the opening scene to Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, “without pictures or conversations?” This question from Alice is at once a critique of her sister’s pictureless tome, and a paving the way for the delight of words and images to follow. Indeed, John Tenniel’s famous illustrations — for both the first edition of Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass — have become integral to how we experience the story, in both books and film. Tenniel, however, was not the first to illustrate the tale. That honor belongs to Carroll himself, whose original manuscript of the story (then titled “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground”) is littered with thirty-seven of his own sepia-ink drawings. It seems this entwining of word and image — so important to the published version — was there from the beginning.
By Samiya khan 3 days ago in History
The Jewel of the Empire
The Jewel of the Empire In the heart of ancient India, where the sacred rivers Ganges and Yamuna entwined like the strands of a divine tapestry, lay the kingdom of Vaishali. It was a realm of splendor and serenity, where the palaces glittered like jewels under the sun and the temples echoed with the chants of a thousand monks. The air was rich with the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine, whispering tales of an age when gods walked the earth.
By yerukalva reddamma6 days ago in History
SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE
Early Life and Education: Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji, was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha, then part of the Bengal Presidency under British India. He was the ninth child among fourteen siblings in a well-to-do Bengali family. His father, Janakinath Bose, was a prominent lawyer, and his mother, Prabhavati Devi, was a pious and devout lady.
By writersteps production7 days ago in History