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History is Now Magazine
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The Roaring Twenties were a time period filled with tales of adventure and glamour. Prohibition fueled a party lifestyle - and made available a dangerous but adrenaline fueled life to some of the more enterprising members of the underworld. In Chicago, Illinois, the Twenties have become a time of legend and usually call to mind one man, Al Capone. But Capone, for all intents and purposes, was only a figure head during the Beer Wars. He ran his gang and racket, but he delegated the dirty work.
To the north of him was a group that was, as one newspaper of the time called them, Modern Day Pirates ..read more
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3d ago
Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898) was a German statesman whose name is synonymous with the unification of Germany and the realpolitik approach to diplomacy. Born into a noble family in the Kingdom of Prussia, Bismarck was well-educated and initially embarked on a career in law. However, he was soon drawn into politics, where his career would have a monumental impact on the future of Europe.
Terry Bailey explains.
A portrait of Otto von Bismarck by Franz von Lenbach.
Early life and entry into politics
Bismarck was born in Schönhausen, a small town near Berlin, into a family of Junker nobility. Hi ..read more
History is Now Magazine
1w ago
Major John Howard (December 8, 1912 - May 5, 1999) served as an Officer in the British Airbourne Division during the Second World War. His military career and his reputation were made famous during the early hours of D-Day at the Orne River and Cean Canal Bridge, more famously referred to as Pegasus Bridge. The operation to seize these Bridges from the Germans was of vital importance to the whole of the D-Day invasion. His wartime exploits featured in the iconic war film the Longest Day. In that film Howard was played by actor Richard Todd who in fact served under Howard himself and was presen ..read more
History is Now Magazine
1w ago
The Roaring Twenties were a time period filled with tales of adventure and glamour. Prohibition fueled a party lifestyle - and made available a dangerous but adrenaline fueled life to some of the more enterprising members of the underworld. In Chicago, Illinois, the Twenties have become a time of legend and usually call to mind one man, Al Capone. But Capone, for all intents and purposes, was only a figure head during the Beer Wars. He ran his gang and racket, but he delegated the dirty work.
To the north of him was a group that was, as one newspaper of the time called them, Modern Day Pirates ..read more
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1w ago
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great (748–814), looms large in history as a warrior king, a unifier of Europe, and a patron of culture and education. Ruling as King of the Franks, and later crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor, his reign marked a pivotal chapter in European history. Known as the "Father of Europe," his influence transcended his lifetime, laying the foundations for modern Western civilization.
Terry Bailey explains.
A depiction of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne.
Major campaigns and victories
Charlemagne's military conquests were central to his legacy. Over his reign, he ex ..read more
History is Now Magazine
2w ago
What would a society without women look like? Any conjecture is fanciful and contrived, but there has been a period in American history where an analogous situation prevailed for a sufficient period to provide thoughtful grist – the settlement of the American West. Fewer than one in twenty pioneers to California during the early Gold Rush is female. Even in 1853, only some 8,000 of San Francisco’s 50,000 residents were women. Well into the 1880s, men made up almost two-thirds of California’s pioneer population.
Terry Hamburg explains.
Emigrants Crossing the Plains. Drawn by F.O.C. Darley, eng ..read more
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2w ago
Coca-Cola is undoubtedly the most famous soft-drink beverage in the world, and we are all intimately familiar with the iconic red, white, and black color combination. But did you know that Coca-Cola at one point shed its iconic color scheme to sneak its way into the Soviet Union?
It is honestly difficult to imagine Coca-Cola being any other color; it's hardly recognizable, and yet that was precisely the point. All the effort that went into creating what we know today as “Coca-Cola Clear” was done to quench the thirst of a prominent Red Russian.
Here is the story of how the iconic beverage beca ..read more
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2w ago
Few figures in history have reshaped the world map as profoundly as Genghis Khan, (Chinggis Khan), the legendary founder of the Mongol Empire. Born as Temüjin in 1162 near the Onon River in modern-day Mongolia, Genghis Khan forged a legacy through unyielding ambition, military genius, and unparalleled leadership. His rise from obscurity to becoming the "Universal Ruler" of a vast empire spanning from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe remains one of history's most remarkable stories.
Terry Bailey explains.
A depiction of Temüjin being proclaimed as Genghis Khan.
Early life and rise to power ..read more
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2w ago
Today, where quiet streets line a suburban Florida neighborhood, a small, bustling town of sorts once stood. When the Everglades were drained in the early 1900s, it created dry land that eventually became host to several Florida cities that were formed in the mid-twentieth century. For many of those new municipalities, agriculture was an interim stage in the history of the area before incorporation took place. One such city, Coral Springs, was the site of a vast farming and ranching enterprise which included a now-forgotten settlement that existed decades before the city was established.
Karl ..read more
History is Now Magazine
3w ago
George Armstrong Custer is well-known to every American as a Native American fighter following the U.S. Civil War, particularly highlighted by the events of the Last Stand at the Little Bighorn River, which has become a significant part of American folklore. The leadership he exhibited while commanding the 7th Cavalry, often accompanied by the tune of Garryowen, is familiar to many.
Custer's legacy is marked by deep controversy and division, as he has faced severe criticism for his actions against Native Americans, which many view as genocidal. Conversely, he is also regarded by some as a mart ..read more