History

White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

Behavior & Habitats: The white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), which is a large, huge taloned sea eagle with a graceful flight and attractive grey-white tones, belies the aggressiveness of...

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)

Wilson's Storm-Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is a remarkable wanderer this dainty tiny petrel with its dark plumage, square-tipped tail,...

The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)

Identification The common sandpiper, "Actitis hypoleucos" is about 19–22 cm in length. Upper parts are brown olive, including...

Black Honeyeater (Certhionyx niger)

There are several species of honeyeaters in the meliphagid family, including the black honeyeater (Certhionyx niger). Black honeyeaters measure...

The Tree of Life, Bahrain

In the desert of Bahrain, a tree of life situated, where there’s no groundwater source, quite inexplicably has...

Bohdan Winiarski – Former Polish Politician and Jurist

On April 5, 1961, Bohdan Winiarski was elected president of the International Court of Justice by his fourteen fellow judges. Bohdan Winiarski of Poland...

The First Ever Airmail Must Get Through?

The success of the airplane led quickly to the introduction of airmail. The United States was in the vanguard, and on February 17, 1911,...

Mowrer Edgar Ansel – Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

Mowrer Edgar Ansel is regarded as the dean of American foreign correspondents. Mowrer was an author, journalist, and lecturer. He was an outspoken proponent...

Ted Bundy – The Worst Serial Killer in American History

Ted Bundy was a handsome, elegant, romantic, and tender man who was defined by his friends, but actually, he was the worst serial killer...

Ted Bundy – Notorious Serial Killer in American History

Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who committed acts of murder, kidnapping, rape, and necrophilia against many young women and girls during the...

John Paul Jones – First Captain in the History of American Navy

History of John Paul Jones Once upon a time, there lived in Scotland a poor gardener who had a little son. The old gardener's name...

George Washington – First President of the United States

George Washington, First President of the United States Why do people call him that? Let me tell you how he got this name. Many years...

Titanic History – A Miserable Night to Remember

Titanic History In the early part of the 19th century, the only means of transportation for travelers and mail between Europe and North America was...

Architecture and Applied Arts in Old Spain

The rich history of old Spain includes significant architectural monuments in characterful and characteristic old town sites as well as conspicuous products of the...

Noor-ud-Din Zangi – Most Shrewd and Courageous Ruler

Sultan Noor-ud-Din Zangi also in Turkish known as Nûreddin Mahmud Zengi was one of the most courageous, shrewd, and belligerent rulers in Islamic history....