PinnedThe HistorianinILLUMINATIONSeptember 11, 2001: The Marking of a TragedyOn September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda carried out four well-planned terrorist attacks on the USA.·6 min read·Aug 29, 2022--1--1
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.·5 min read·Aug 9, 2022--4--4
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONThis is The Oldest City in New YorkNew York is old. This city in New York is even older.·3 min read·Dec 4, 2022--1--1
The HistorianinILLUMINATIONThese Cities are Over 400 Years OldA look at the history and charm of our nation’s longest-standing settlements.·4 min read·Nov 29, 2022--2--2
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…·6 min read·Nov 28, 2022--2--2
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…·5 min read·Oct 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.·5 min read·Oct 2, 2022--2--2
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.·5 min read·Sep 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.·5 min read·Sep 20, 2022--5--5
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.·5 min read·Sep 10, 2022--1--1