It is said that Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer is the one who led the first expedition which sailed around the Earth and that happened from 1519 to 1522. But here some some key points that critiques have made.
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What Event Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write the Star-Spangled Banner
In 1814, on Sept 14, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem inspired by the Battle of Fort McHenry, which becomes national song of United States, The Star-Spangled Banner. He watched a battle between Britain and America which happened in Baltimore at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Continue reading What Event Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write the Star-Spangled BannerVikings Facts
Viking was the tribe in history. They were the traders and attackers. They were use to travel in long very low boast and were use to attack the people on the shores, silently. They are very important part of history and many cultures are influenced by them. Continue reading Vikings Facts
Jamestown Facts
In the past England had many colonies and James town was one of them, most probably the first of them. It was established by the King James I, so it is called as James town. It was established in 1607. Continue reading Jamestown Facts
Pocahontas Facts
Pocahontas is a historic character. She was a Virginia Indian, who was born in 1595. She had strong association with colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She was the daughter of the chief of tribal nations. She is known for saving the life of an Englishman, John Smith. Continue reading Pocahontas Facts
Mummies Facts
The mystery of mummies is not new for everyone. The ancient Egyptian mummies are very famous all over the world and people are still confusing about the preserved bodies of human beings and animals in the form of mummies. Continue reading Mummies Facts
Woodrow Wilson Facts
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of United States of America and a well-known personality as well. During his career as president of United States, he did many remarkable and revolutionary works. Continue reading Woodrow Wilson Facts
Berlin Wall Facts
Berlin Wall also called “Iron Curtain” was a construction in the form of combination of walls, watch towers and trenches. This Wall was constructed to divide Eastern Berlin from Western Berlin and remained a questionable mark till the time of its demolition. Continue reading Berlin Wall Facts
Mozart Facts
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or simply Mozart was the name of truly great composer and musician of classical era. Anybody who has a little bit interest in classical music, cannot deny the remarkable work of Mozart. Continue reading Mozart Facts
Coral Castle Facts
Coral Castle, one of the most astonishing and incredible structures of the world, is situated in small city of Florida. In fact, it is a love memorial that Edward Leedskalnin made after jilted from his girlfriend. The building material of this splendid structure is coral limestone. Continue reading Coral Castle Facts