Newfoundland narrowly voted to join Canada in 1948 because it seemed like the only way to overcome the economic challenges facing the colony.
In Islam, Adam and Eve were created in Paradise. But after eating the forbidden fruit, God sent them to earth.
Explore the Roman origins of modern legal systems. Learn how the Twelve Tables, contract laws, and the Lex Aquilia established the foundations for justice and property rights.
Ancient Roman laws had a huge impact on Roman society. The Roman legal system was established following rising demand for written rights by commoners.
The Raid on Dieppe in 1942 was a military disaster, but the lessons learnt by the Allies paved the way for the success of D-Day.
The Bible does not contain a specific character called the “Angel of Death.” But in the Bible, angels and death often come together nonetheless.
The New Testament never says that Jesus wrote anything. But a Christian legend claimed that he once penned a letter to an Anatolian king named Abgar.
Brazil moved its capital to the newly built city of Brasilia in 1960 because Rio de Janeiro had become overpopulated and to highlight Brazil’s development.