August 4, 1914: The Great War Truly Begins

On August 4, 1914, the contours of what would become the First World War changed dramatically as three pivotal nations made their positions unmistakably clear. In response to Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium, both Belgium and the British Empire formally declared war on the…

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May 25, 1521: Luther Receives His Sentence

The Diet of Worms, convened in 1521, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the Reformation and European religious politics. This imperial council, held in the German city of Worms, was summoned by Emperor Charles V to address the burgeoning theological controversy stirred by Martin Luther. Luther, a German…

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March 24, 1944: The Great Escape

In the final months of World War II in Europe—when Nazi forces, though weakening, still held dangerous power—March 24, 1944, marked a bold act of resistance. On that night, seventy-six Allied prisoners escaped from Stalag Luft III, a German-run prisoner-of-war camp in Sagan, Lower…

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March 6, 1899: A Miracle Drug Gets Its Name

The history of Bayer’s aspirin is a tale of scientific innovation, medical breakthroughs, and the evolution of a globally recognized brand. Aspirin, originally known as acetylsalicylic acid, has its roots in the late 19th century, and its journey is closely tied to the German…

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