作者: Kelly Mass

Biafra, known officially as the Republic of Biafra, emerged as a separatist state in West Africa, enduring from May 1967 to January 1970 when it seceded from Nigeria. Its territory encompassed the fo …

Ethiopian civilization, one of Africa’s most ancient, boasts a history spanning millennia. The Kingdom of Aksum, a dominant force from the early first century, played a pivotal role in shaping Ethiop …

From 1930 until 1974, Ethiopia was under the rule of Haile Selassie, who had served as the Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia since the year 1916. A key figure in Ethiopian history, he also played a …

Born in Austria, Hedy Lamarr, an American actress and inventor, led a remarkable life that saw her transitioning from an early cinema career in Czechoslovakia to becoming a Hollywood movie star. Her …

In the enchanting realm of Hollywood, where dreams are captured on celluloid and stars are born under the glittering lights, there lies a captivating story that transcends the silver screen. This boo …

In the heart of the Republic of Florence, during the initial decades of the 15th century, emerged the House of Medici—a formidable Italian financial and political dynasty. Cosimo de’ Medici, the infl …

The art movement known as Impressionism unfolded in the 19th century, showcasing distinctive characteristics such as delicate yet visible brushstrokes, open compositions, and an emphasis on portrayin …

In the realm of American cinema, Joan Crawford carved a significant legacy as a versatile actress. Her journey commenced in the world of dance within traveling theatrical troupes, eventually leading …

Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter renowned for his nuanced portrayals of intimate interior scenes depicting middle-class life, left an indelible mark during the Baroque Period. Despite being a modera …

Josephine Baker, a multifaceted French entertainer, emerged not only as a captivating performer but also as a courageous figure in the French Resistance and a fervent advocate for civil rights. Born …

Hailing from the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci stands as a multifaceted genius, embodying the essence of a polymath. Renowned for his prowess as a painter, draughtsman, engineer …

The legendary American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Joseph Jackson revolutionized popular music and culture over his 40-year career. Dubbed the ‘King of Pop, ‘ Jackson was one of the most i …

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, an illustrious Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, stands among the distinguished triumvirate of great masters from that period, alongside Michelangelo …

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a distinguished painter, printmaker, and draughtsman, left an indelible mark on the canvas of the Dutch Golden Age. Renowned as a paramount figure in the annals of vis …

During the span from the early 17th century until the 1740s, Europe witnessed the flourishing of the Baroque style across various artistic realms such as architecture, music, dance, painting, and scu …

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an acclaimed Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Catholic priest during the Baroque musical era. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Repub …

The celebrated American painter James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler found inspiration from diverse sources like Rembrandt, Velázquez, and ancient Greek sculpture to cultivate his own highly influential an …

During the course of history, conflicts known as the American Indian Wars, Frontier Wars, First Nations Wars, or the Indian Wars took place when European governments, colonies, American and Canadian …

The Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) from 1899 to 1902. The discovery of diamond and gold mines in the …

Between 1947 and 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an escalating geopolitical confrontation known as the Cold War. Historians differ on the exact start and end dates of this per …

The Korean War, which lasted from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953, was a conflict between North and South Korea. It began when North Korea invaded South Korea after a series of border battles and upr …

During the 18th century, a series of military conflicts known as the Opium War or the Anglo-Chinese War took place between Britain and the Qing Empire. The immediate issue leading to the war was Chin …

The Spanish Civil War spanned from 1936 to 1939 and was a domestic conflict in Spain. The Nationalists, comprising Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists, rallied around General …

The Gallic Wars took place between 58 and 50 BC, and they were led by Julius Caesar, a Roman general, against the Gallic people residing in present-day France, Belgium, and parts of Germany. The Gall …

The War of 1812 pitted the United States and its indigenous allies against the United Kingdom, its dependent colonies in North America, indigenous allies, and Spain. The conflict officially commenced …

The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, spanned from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975, and took place in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The conflict was officially between North and …

George Gordon Byron, the 6th Lord Byron, graced the literary landscape as an eminent English poet and esteemed peer, bearing the title of Baron Byron. Within the realm of Romanticism, he stands as a …

Adeline Virginia Woolf, an esteemed English writer, stands as a luminary among the influential modernist authors of the twentieth century, recognized as a trailblazer in employing the stream of consc …

The English Civil War (1642–1651) was a series of conflicts and political struggles between Parliamentarians (‘Roundheads’) and Royalists (‘Cavaliers’) in England, with wider ramifications across Sco …

The following wars will be discussed in this great combo of titles: American Indian Wars: History of the American Frontier Wars in Canada and the United States Boer War: The South African War and the …

The Conflicts of the Roses, also known as the Civil Wars, were a series of civil wars that took place in the mid-to-late fifteenth century in England. These wars were fought between supporters of two …

The First World War, also known as WW1, was a global conflict that erupted in Europe and lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Often referred to as ‘the war to end all wars, ‘ it involved ove …

This bundle of books consists of several biographies, which are about the following actresses: - Betty Davis - Grace Kelly - Hedy Lamarr - Joan Crawford – Josephine Baker After th …

This box set consists of the personal history of several authors, journalists, and writers, which are: – Agatha Christie – Dante Alighieri - Ernest Hemingway - George Orwell - Lord Byr …

This bundle consists of biographies of several composers and musicians, which are the following: – Bach - Bob Marley - Frank Sinatra - Michael Jackson - Vivaldi …

This book bundle includes biographies of the following famous artists: – Botticelli - Bruegel - Francisco Goya - Giotto - Johannes Vermeer - Leonardo Da Vinci - Raphael …

The tumultuous period known as the Boxer Rebellion, alternatively termed the Boxer Uprising, Boxer Insurgency, or Yihetuan Movement, unfolded in China between 1899 and 1901. It marked a fervent anti- …