The 10 Worst Natural Disasters in History

The 10 Worst Natural Disasters in History

The 10 Worst Natural Disasters in History Natural disasters are something we will never be able to control as a species, and even though detection and rescue technologies are constantly advancing, we will forever be at the mercy of Mother Nature. The following are ten...
Surviving the Vietnamese tunnels

Surviving the Vietnamese tunnels

Surviving the Vietnamese tunnels During the 1950s, Vietnam was a very politically unstable country and was divided into two major factions, the communist north and the democratic south. On 1 November 1955, a conflict broke out between the two sides and this led to a...
What was life like in the trenches

What was life like in the trenches

What was life like in the trenches In 1914, a war broke out that at the time was the biggest conflict ever seen by the human race. An unfortunate series of events unraveled and this led to over 30 countries taking up arms and joining either the Allied forces or the...
The Darien Scheme

The Darien Scheme

The Darien Scheme Scotland’s disaster in the Americas Many countries across Europe could have done better during the late 1600s. Between 1695 and 1697, several northern countries experienced a huge famine, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths. France and...
The Nazino Island tragedy

The Nazino Island tragedy

The Nazino Island tragedy (The only map showing the location of the Nazino island tragedy, though the exact island used seems to remain unknown)   After the Soviet Union was formed in 1922, the early years of its rule were filled with problems. There was a...
What was life like during the Blitz?

What was life like during the Blitz?

What was life like during the Blitz One of the biggest advancements in military technology during the First World War was airplanes. These new flying machines were able to quickly travel across difficult terrain and survey the battlefield like never before, but they...