PinnedThe HistorianinILLUMINATIONSeptember 11, 2001: The Marking of a TragedyOn September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda carried out four well-planned terrorist attacks on the USA.Aug 29, 20221Aug 29, 20221
PinnedThe HistorianinILLUMINATIONThe Origins and Evolution of ChocolateWith its emergence in Mesoamerica as a spicy and fatty drink, chocolate has become the guilty pleasure of billions around the world.Aug 9, 20224Aug 9, 20224
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONThis is The Oldest City in New YorkNew York is old. This city in New York is even older.Dec 4, 20221Dec 4, 20221
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONThese Cities are Over 400 Years OldA look at the history and charm of our nation’s longest-standing settlements.Nov 29, 20222Nov 29, 20222
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONThe First Black Person to Win a Nobel PrizeRalph Bunche was the first black person in history to win a Nobel Prize. Here is a look at the life of an African-American Nobel Prize…Nov 28, 20222Nov 28, 20222
The HistorianEating other Humans for Health. Does It Still Exist?The practice of medicinal cannibalism has been around for centuries. In some cultures, it is even seen as a sacred act that allows the…Oct 4, 2022Oct 4, 2022
The HistorianThe Donning Of The Green: How The Color Became Associated With Ireland And St. Patrick’s DayFor the longest time, Ireland and St Patrick’s day were associated with blue; however, green became the color of revolution for the Irish.Oct 2, 20222Oct 2, 20222
The HistorianinILLUMINATION8 Of The Strangest Ancient Roman PracticesRomans are famous for their questionable practices that most likely will not be considered normal in today’s world.Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONA Female Popess: History or Myth?According to numerous historians and chroniclers, Ioannes Anglicus, a woman, pretended to be Pope John VIII.Sep 20, 20225Sep 20, 20225
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONA Day That Will Live in Infamy: The Attack on Pearl HarborPearl Harbor became the scene of a horrendous surprise Japanese attack on 7 December 1941, causing the United States to enter World War II.Sep 10, 20221Sep 10, 20221