Born in 1875 in Arles, France, Jeanne Calment lived through remarkable moments in history. She saw…
Category: History
Hitler’s Bond with Blondi: A Tragic Loyalty
Adolf Hitler’s relationship with his German Shepherd, Blondi, offers a haunting glimpse into the complexities of…
Sarah Baartman Objectified in Europe for Her Long Butt0cks
Sarah Baartman, a Xhosa woman born in South Africa in late 1789, became infamous in Europe…
Moonshiners Used Cow Shoes to Evade Police During Prohibition
During the Prohibition era (1920-1933), American moonshiners developed clever tactics to avoid getting caught by law…
The 191-Year-Old Tortoise Who Outlived 31 Governors
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), was born around 1832. He arrived on the…
Abebe Bikila: Barefoot Legend Who Redefined Olympic Marathons
Abebe Bikila, born on August 7, 1932, in Jato, Ethiopia, rose to fame as a marathon…
1912: The Last True Gold Olympic Medals Before the Shift
The 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, were significant as the last Games where gold medals…
Mr. Rogers Breaks Racial Barriers with Pool Invitation
In 1969, at a time when racial segregation still prevented black Americans from swimming alongside whites,…
Brother’s Last Journey: Nagasaki’s Heartbreaking Legacy
75 years ago, in August 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Amid the devastation…
POWs Dig Own Graves
The autumn of 1941, Red Army prisoners of war faced unimaginable cruelty on the Eastern Front.…
Onyeka Onwenu Shines in 1984 Lagos Performance
Onyeka Onwenu, often referred to as the “Elegant Stallion,” was a prominent Nigerian singer, actress, and…
Nigeria Police Force Founded on April 1, 1930
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was established on April 1, 1930. This historical photo showcases the…
Falana, Fela, and Beko at Court in 1993
A photo of Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) with his client, Fela Kuti…
One of The Most Jailed Human Right Activist From Nigeria
Gani Fawehinmi‘s 14-year-old son once asked for his father’s support to join the Nigeria Defence Academy.…