The United Nations Organization is the largest intergovernmental organization to promote co-operation between countries and maintain peace. It was formed after the Second World War, which happened due to the inefficiency of another organization. This predecessor of the UN was the League of Nations. The League of Nations was formed after the … Read more
The Velvet Revolution, unlike most revolutionary movements, did not turn into bloody battle. The event was a peaceful movement that resulted in the liberation of a country called Czechoslovakia, which does not exist anymore. The land that this country once occupied is split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the two countries … Read more
A novel is an extended version of narrative fiction, usually published in the form of a book. The present term we use in English is basically derived from the Italian word ‘novella,’ meaning ‘new,’ ‘news,’ or ‘short story of something new.’ With time, as more and more writers stepped into the world … Read more
Everyone has heard the name of Nobel Prize at least once in their lives. Whoever wins this title makes it into the list of the best-known people in the entire world. This award has been around for decades. Sometimes, deserving people get crowned with the title, while at other times, the winning … Read more
Throughout our history, several inventions were made by various creators due to different reasons. It is either by accident or could sometimes be a result of necessity. Some of these inventions would benefit society, while some are merely a product of interest. Several brilliant inventors contribute to the creation of these inventions, … Read more
You might have commonly heard the word “chloroform” associated with people fainting or police investigations. In cinemas, we sometimes see an unfortunate victim forced to smell a cloth moistened by chloroform, leading the victim to fall unconscious suddenly. So, is it advisable to avoid smelling or touching chloroform? Is there any truth … Read more
This year 2020 marks the 805th anniversary of the Magna Carta. Magna Carta meaning Great Charter is initially written in Latin. It is the first constitution in the European history. It has 63 clauses that much of it concern about various property rights of barons and other influential citizens signifying the framers’ … Read more
The Boston Tea Party is arguably one of the most critical events in the history of the United States of America. It was a protest conceived by the Americans against the unfair tax imposed on them by the British government, specifically on tea. “No taxation without representation” was the slogan that echoed … Read more