Category Archives: Histories

Profession: Anti-apartheid activist and South African President Nationality: South African Why Famous: Often referred to as the father of the nation by South Africans, Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist and politician who served 27 years in prison. After being freed in 1990 he became the President of the African National Congress (1991-97) before being elected theContinue reading “Nelson Mandela”

In 1911, a deadly epidemic spread through China and threatened to become a pandemic. Its origins appeared to be related to the trade in wild animals, but at the time no one was sure.  Lockdowns, quarantine measures, the wearing of masks, travel restrictions, the mass cremation of victims, and border controls were deployed to tryContinue reading “In 1911, another epidemic swept through China. That time, the world came together”