Historical Facts

Relive the tense days of October 1962 as the world stood on the brink of nuclear …

Relive the critical hours of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Discover the timeline that changed nuclear history …

Meet the Z3: the world’s first programmable computer, built in 1941 by Konrad Zuse. Discover the …

Uncover the origins of the Inquisition and why the Catholic Church took drastic steps in 1231. …

Discover why the United Nations chose NYC for its headquarters and how this decision shaped global …

Discover how the Renaissance earned its name and transformed Europe forever.

Discover the dramatic origins of the Magna Carta and why it changed history forever.

Discover the powerful origins of the Geneva Conventions and why they changed the face of wartime …

Discover why the Euro became the EU’s official currency in 1999 and how it transformed Europe’s …

Discover why the U.S. became a founding member of NATO in 1949 and how it shaped …