-
World History
Petrona Eyle: Argentine Feminist Pioneer and Advocate for Women’s Rights
Petrona Eyle (18 January 1866 – 12 April 1945) was an Argentine physician and feminist who campaigned for Latin American…
Read More » -
World History
Rubén Darío: Father of Modernismo and Iconic Nicaraguan Poet
Rubén Darío (18 January 1867 – 6 February 1916) was a Nicaraguan poet who initiated the Spanish-language literary movement known as modernismo (modernism) that…
Read More » -
Today in History
18 January in Indian and World History
18 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 January is the birth…
Read More » -
Featured
Adolf Butenandt: Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist and Pioneer in Hormone Research
Adolf Butenandt (24 March 1903 – 18 January 1995) was a German biochemist. In 1939, he received the Nobel Prize…
Read More » -
January 18 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
The German Empire: A Comprehensive Historical Analysis
The German Empire, also known as Deutsches Kaiserreich, marked a pivotal period in European history, spanning from its establishment in…
Read More » -
Quotes
Abdus Salam Quotes
Abdus Salam (29 January 1926 – 21 November 1996) was a Pakistani theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the…
Read More » -
January 2 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Brushstrokes of Revolution: The John Berger Story
John Berger (5 November 1926 – 2 January 2017) was an English art critic, novelist, painter and poet. Life and…
Read More » -
26 July
In the Shadow of Story: The Life and Legacy of Bernice Rubens
Bernice Rubens (26 July 1923 – 13 October 2004) was a British author. He received the Booker Prize in 1970.…
Read More » -
25 June
Exploring the Life and Works of P. H. Newby
P.H. Newby (25 June 1918 – 6 September 1997) was an English novelist and broadcasting administrator. Early Life And Education…
Read More » -
Quotes
Alexander Pushkin Quote
Alexander Pushkin (6 June 1799– 10 February 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He…
Read More » -
World History
Dian Fossey: The Champion of Mountain Gorillas
Dian Fossey (16 January 1932 – 26 December 1985) was an American zoologist and conservationist who is best known for…
Read More » -
Featured
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay: Master Storyteller of Bengali Literature
Portrait of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay||Source: wikimedia.org The movie Devdas which was brought to the cinema in 16 versions and brought…
Read More » -
World History
Karima Mokhtar: The Beloved Matriarch of Egyptian Cinema
Today’s Doodle celebrates the 89th birthday of Egyptian actress Karima Mokhtar (16 January 1934 – 12 January 2017). The “Mother…
Read More » -
Today in History
Benjamin Franklin Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Benjamin Franklin Day takes place on 17 January each year as a way of honoring the birthday of one of…
Read More » -
Featured
George Joseph Stigler: Architect of Economic Theory and Nobel Laureate
George Joseph Stigler (17 January 1911 – 1 December 1991) was an American economist. He won the 1984 Noble Memorial…
Read More »
