Biographies
UK Travel Firm Collapses
A major travel company in the United Kingdom has collapsed, leaving thousands of people without their holidays and many travelers stuck abroad. The sudden closure shocked customers and the travel industry. This collapse has raised questions about how safe it is to book holidays with smaller travel firms and what protections travelers really have.
By Farhan Sayedabout a year ago in History
Oil price rise risks adverse shock to global economy business live
The global economy may be adversely affected by the rise in oil prices. Economists, policymakers, and financial markets have been concerned about the potential for economic disruptions as a result of energy cost inflation since the recent rise in global oil prices. The threat of a new negative shock to the global economy, which could derail the fragile recovery from the pandemic and exacerbate inflationary pressures in both developed and emerging markets, looms large as oil continues to trade above $90 per barrel. Oil prices are expected to rise in 2025 as a result of a number of factors. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions in nations such as Venezuela and Libya are key examples of geopolitical instability. Crude benchmarks have risen as a result of tightening global supply caused by these developments. Simultaneously, strong demand from growing Asian economies, particularly China and India, has placed additional upward pressure on prices, as industrial production and transportation fuel consumption rebound.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in History
Claudette Colvin: The Erased Pioneer of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
When most people hear about the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the first name that usually comes to mind is Rosa Parks. While Parks undeniably played a key role, there's another name that deserves just as much recognition: Claudette Colvin. Long before Rosa Parks made her famous stand, Claudette, a 15-year-old Black girl, did something bold, brave, and history-making. Yet for decades, her story remained largely in the shadows.
By Shekh Sakilabout a year ago in History
Oleg Belaj: Biography of the CEO of TRINFICO and His Success Story
Starting a business always comes with certain risks. They may become greater due to unstable economic conditions, crises, and management mistakes. Entrepreneur Oleg Belaj, however, managed to build a successful business in a highly challenging market environment.
By Pavlo Chairkaysabout a year ago in History
Galvarino: Eclipse of the soul
Galvarino: Eclipse of the Soul There was a peculiar calm in the air. Even the chattering sparrows had fallen silent. A deer crouched beneath a quiet brook, even the river seemed suddenly frozen. The three men hunting noticed the animal’s stillness, and then they too felt a sweeping blankness, a reverent silence pass over them. Mirroring the shadow that dimmed the light of the sun.
By Hollow Paradiceabout a year ago in History
Where the Sun Meets the Earth. Runner-Up in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge. Top Story - July 2025.
The red Nebraska sun had dipped down to kiss the tops of the corn stalk sentinels, silhouetting them against the burnt orange sky as they marched off to the horizon. Howard slowly meandered back to the farm house, a rivulet of sweat slipped down his neck under the collar of his work shirt and his muscles ached from a long day of working the fields with his brother. As he neared the rickety old porch he spotted his sister bent over a bucket shucking fresh picked ears of corn. A soft breeze floated past, carrying the sound of Lorna Belle’s gentle voice.
By A. J. Schoenfeldabout a year ago in History
Che Guevara
Introduction: Who Was Che Guevara? Che Guevara, born Ernesto Guevara, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, guerrilla leader, and global symbol of rebellion. His iconic image and legacy continue to inspire millions around the world. From a young boy reading Marx and Neruda to a fierce freedom fighter who died for his beliefs, Che’s story is one of courage, controversy, and conviction.
By Muhammad waqasabout a year ago in History
The Man Who Flew into History: Paul Tibbets’ Story
Ever wonder what it feels like to carry the weight of history on your shoulders? Picture this: it’s August 1945, and you’re a 30-year-old pilot stepping into the cockpit of a B-29 bomber named after your mother. The mission? Drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. That was Paul Tibbets’ reality. His life, a mix of courage, duty, and quiet reflection, pulls you in-not just because of that one flight, but because of the human behind it. What kind of person takes on a moment like that? Let’s dig into his story.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFREDabout a year ago in History
🌙 The Woman Who Built the Light of Knowledge
In a time when the voices of women were often silenced, one woman chose to let her actions speak louder than any words. Her name was Fatima al-Fihri — and her vision lit the world. Over a thousand years ago, in the ancient city of Kairouan, Tunisia, Fatima was born into a well-educated, devout Muslim family. Her father, Mohammad al-Fihri, was a respected merchant who believed deeply in the power of both faith and knowledge. From a young age, Fatima was taught the importance of education, religious devotion, and service to society. Later, her family migrated to Fez, Morocco, a thriving city of culture, trade, and scholarship. Fatima grew up in this rich atmosphere of learning, alongside her sister Mariam. Life seemed full of promise — but fate would soon test her strength. In a short period, Fatima’s world turned upside down. She lost her father, her husband, and her brother. The grief was overwhelming, but she bore it with patience and faith. When the time came to divide her family’s inheritance, Fatima found herself in possession of great wealth. But she also found herself facing a greater question: What will I do with this wealth? Do I mourn in silence, or do I rise in purpose? Most would have chosen comfort, or even despair. But Fatima chose vision. She looked around the growing city of Fez and saw something missing — a place where people could not only pray but learn. A place that would serve both the soul and the mind. So she made a decision that no woman — and very few men — had ever made before. She would build a mosque that was also a university. A place where seekers of knowledge from all corners of the world could come to study, reflect, and grow. A place that combined worship, wisdom, and wonder. And so, in the year 859 CE, Fatima al-Fihri laid the foundation of Al-Qarawiyyin University. She personally oversaw every part of the construction. She fasted every day during the entire building process as a spiritual act of devotion. Her heart was deeply attached to the mission — not just to create a structure, but to build a sanctuary of light, where the flame of knowledge would never fade. Al-Qarawiyyin wasn’t just another mosque. It quickly became a magnet for scholars, philosophers, jurists, and scientists. Subjects taught included Islamic law, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, grammar, and even music. It had classrooms, a vast library, and a structured curriculum. And perhaps most importantly — it granted formal degrees, making it the oldest degree-granting university in the world. Long before the rise of Oxford or Cambridge, long before Europe’s Renaissance, a Muslim woman had already sparked a revolution in learning. Today, UNESCO and the Guinness World Records recognize Al-Qarawiyyin as the oldest continuously operating university on Earth. It has stood for over 1,100 years — a living monument to the mind of a woman who refused to let her sorrow go to waste. Fatima al-Fihri never published a book. She never led a government. She never sat on a throne. But she did something far more powerful: she built a house of knowledge that would outlive empires, kings, and centuries. She reminds us that women in Islam were never meant to be silent — they were meant to build, lead, and uplift. She reminds us that real legacy doesn’t lie in gold or power, but in how many minds you light, how many hearts you awaken, and how many generations you serve. --- 🌟 Moral of the Story: Fatima al-Fihri teaches us that true greatness comes not from titles, but from intention. That one woman, armed with purpose and patience, can shape the destiny of a thousand years. She didn’t build her name — she built something far greater: a future. > "You don’t need a crown to leave a legacy. You need courage, faith, and a reason greater than yourself."
By Meer kalsoomabout a year ago in History
