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History
7 Jun
27 Great Facts About Guglielmo Marconi
When it comes to the most important inventors and engineers of the past few centuries, it’s difficult to go anywhere without mentioning the marvellous Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian genius who effectively invented the radio as we know it today. Without Marconi, we wouldn’t have been able to speak to each other through radio waves over …
5 Jun
25 Sassy Facts About The Suffragettes
When we think of the Suffragettes, many of us tend to think of large groups of women striking, burning bras, and protesting in the streets. And, to be fair, we wouldn’t be wrong! Suffragettes were bold, empowered, and determined women who played a pivotal role in ensuring that women in the UK received their basic …
27 May
24 Bright Facts About Boris Yeltsin
Anyone familiar with Russian political and social history will recognise Boris Yeltsin. He served as leader of the country between 1991 and 2000, meaning he was the figurehead for the country not only after the fall of the Soviet Union but also for the vast majority of the 1990s. Yeltsin helped to move Russia in …
13 May
30 Legendary Facts About LeBron James
It’s pretty safe to say that if you’re a fan of basketball or the NBA, you’ve heard of “King” James! LeBron James has fast become one of the most influential and successful basketball players of his generation – and, like most of the NBA’s brightest and best, it’s taken him incredible effort to reach the …
8 May
29 Super Facts About Steph Curry
If you’re any kind of basketball fan, then there’s a good chance you will already know who Steph Curry is. Dubbed one of the best basketball players of our time, this modern legend continues to be one of the most interesting players to watch on the court – but what is it about Curry that …
29 Apr
What Happened in 1979?
As the last official year of the 70s, 1979 had a lot of pressure on it! Disco was still well and thriving, but music trends such as ska and hip hop were just starting out. It was a great time for bell bottoms, big hair, bright colours, and disco moves. It was also a time …
26 Apr
16 Ultimate Facts About the 1900s
The early 1900s, otherwise known as the turn of the century, was an incredible time for progression. Coming out of industrial evolution, this was a decade that saw huge steps forward in communication, travel, and entertainment. It was a decade of great experimentation – and one of idealism, as first-wave feminism took major strides in …
22 Apr
What Happened in 1975?
Let’s take a look back at 1975. Jaws had us all terrified to go into the water. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was making us all do the Time Warp Again, and Monty Python had us all cackling like crazy people! But it was also a year of extraordinary political changes and even some earth-shattering …
26 Mar
17 Ultimate Facts About the 1910s
Following on from a barnstorming decade of transportation and social revolution, the 1910s is a decade that, regrettably, was marred by war. In many ways, it’s hard to talk about the period between 1910-1919 without mentioning World War I, but we won’t be shying away – for the sheer fact that people who lost their …
22 Mar
37 Ultimate Facts About The 1920s
What do you know about the 1920s? You’re probably familiar with the nicknames ‘Roaring 20s’ and ‘Jazz Age’. The term Jazz Age was popularized by Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, who was best known for his novels portraying the flashiness and sensibility of the 1920s. But did you know that Agatha Christie’s mega-famous creation Hercule Poirot …
20 Mar
56 Ultimate Facts About The 1930s
The 1930s is a complex decade – marked by war and financial downturn, there were still some positives to be found! However, the decade is probably most famous for the Great Depression, which was triggered by the Wall Street crash in late 1929. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn in modern history …
18 Mar
36 Ultimate Facts About the 1940s
The 1940s were mostly marked with war and suffering but luckily there was light at the end of the tunnel in the form of heroism and endurance. Even though these years were dominated by World War II, many other happenings left a significant trace on this decade of transformation. Technology advancements, rhythm and blues music, …
15 Mar
22 Fierce Facts About the 1950s
We have a lot to thank the 1950s for. It was the first decade to emerge post-war, creating cultural revolutions all over the world. Popular music was on the rise, as was home entertainment via television. It was also a huge revolution for fashion, as well as one for strides in racial equality. It’s a …
13 Mar