The Dissolution of the Monasteries in England: A Turning Point in History
The dissolution of the monasteries in England, which occurred between 1536 and 1541, stands as one of the most dramatic and transformative e...
Showing posts with label Tragedies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tragedies. Show all posts
The Tragedy of the Belgian Congo
History is often a tale of triumphs and progress, but some chapters reveal a darker side of human ambition and cruelty. One of the most ha...
The 1814 London Beer Flood
Horse Shoe Brewery, London, c. 1800 In the history of strange and catastrophic events, the London Beer Flood of 1814 stands as one of the mo...
The Tragedy of the Titan: A Reflection on Exploration and Risk
In June 2023, the world was captivated by a tragic event that unfolded beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean: the implosion of the Titan ...
The Diary of Capt. Robert Scott: A Tragic Journey to the South Pole
Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s diary, written during his fateful Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole from 1910 to 1912, remains one of th...
The Unsung Heroes of the Titanic: The Story of Three Priests
Fr. Josef Peruschitz, O.S.B. / Fr. Juozas Montvila / Fr. Thomas Byles The sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912 is one of history's ...
The Titanic's Third-Class
RMS Titanic departing Southampton on April 10, 1912. When people think of the RMS Titanic, images of grandeur often come to mind: the sweep...
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