Few historians would disagree that the 1960s was the most culturally significant decade in American history—particularly in terms of American Pop culture. From the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to Woodstock (the biggest music festival in history, held in 1969), the 60s were a veritable roller-coaster ride of cultural evolution and revolution. […] The post Paper Caper: The History of the Paper Dress first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
In 1962, Brendon Grimshaw, a 37-year-old British newspaper editor working in Kenya, decided to go on holiday in the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 (mostly uninhabited) islands in the Indian Ocean. More than just a change of scenery, Grimshaw was looking for a change of life. As editor of some of the largest newspapers […] The post Brendon Grimshaw: The Englishman Who Bought an Island at the End of the Earth and Created Paradise first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
Though the USA entered World War II later than its Allies, its military faced some of the fiercest battles in the entire war. Among the hundreds of brave young men who signed up were the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. Tragically, none of the five made it back alive, but their story serves as […] The post Brothers in Blood, Brothers in Arms: The Sullivans’ Sacrifice in World War II first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
The story of Jesus Christ’s life is one of the most well-known in history. From the holy books that make up the Bible to historical accounts written by non-Christians, we have many records detailing how the Messiah lived and died. While the latter years of Jesus’ life have been extremely well-documented, his early years are […] The post Exploring the Hidden Childhood of Jesus Not Found in Scripture first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
2020 was the first time most of us experienced a global outbreak. The entire world seemingly ground to a halt. Despite the devastating loss of life, it wasn’t the first time that a pandemic threatened our global order. Human history is full of examples of diseases that have run amok, claiming innumerable lives and affecting […] The post The Antonine Plague: The Illness That Conquered the Roman Empire first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
Think you know your favorite films inside and out? Think again. Tucked into the corners of iconic movies are clever nods, visual gags, and storytelling flourishes that most viewers will miss on the first (or fifth) watch. From bizarre props to background cameos linking entire cinematic universes, these brilliant hidden details prove that filmmakers sweat […] The post Brilliant Hidden Film Details That Will Blow Your Mind first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
Our understanding of modern psychology is founded on the research and experiments of the past. However, not all experiments have met their goal of furthering our knowledge of the human mind. In fact, some have done the opposite. They’ve highlighted how experimental methods can sometimes do more harm than good. Such experiments are best avoided […] The post The Shocking History of the “Forbidden Experiment” first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
Christianity, despite being a monotheistic religion, is made up of remarkably diverse sects and doctrines. The three largest sects of Christianity are Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodox. So if all the sects worship the same God, what sets them apart? An important distinction between the major sects of Christianity lies within the scriptures they consider […] The post The Apocrypha: Were Books Left Out of the Protestant Bible? first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
Our planet hasn’t always looked the way it does. For millions of years, Earth was so drastically different from the world we know that it might as well have been a different planet! In August 2024, paleontologists made an exciting find: matching sets of dinosaur footprints. Simply finding dinosaur footprints, hundreds of millions of years […] The post How Matching Dinosaur Footprints Ended Up on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic Ocean first appeared on History Defined.| History Defined
The dark streets of Whitechapel in 1888 loom large in our imaginations. Historians, authors, and true-crime enthusiasts have spent decades sifting through official documents and personal letters to figure out who committed the most infamous murders of Victorian London. The case seemed like a puzzle that refused to be solved. People threw around countless theories| History Defined -
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Do you know what angels are really like? Turns out, they're nothing like the cute little cherubs we see in paintings! They're actually pretty scary looking.| History Defined -