Lessons

Napoleon Bonaparte
History remembers few figures as complex and controversial as Napoleon Bonaparte. He was a military genius to some, a tyrant to others, and a symbol of unstoppable ambition to all. Rising from modest beginnings to become Emperor of France, Napoleon reshaped Europe through war, law, and leadership. His life is a powerful reminder of how brilliance and ambition can build empires—and how the same forces can also bring them down.
By The khan2 months ago in History
When the Sky Fell Back to Earth
On a bright September morning in 1986, downtown Cleveland looked like it was preparing for a celebration that would be remembered forever. Volunteers filled Public Square with nets, smiles, and helium tanks. Children laughed. Cameras rolled. The plan was simple and beautiful: release an ocean of colorful balloons into the sky, break a world record, and raise money for a good cause. What could possibly go wrong?
By Izhar Ullah2 months ago in History
When AI Listens Too Closely: The Hidden Human Cost of Digital Companionship. AI-Generated.
The Rise of AI in Everyday Life — and the Cost We Didn’t See Coming Artificial intelligence didn’t arrive with a bang. It slipped in quietly. First as a homework helper. Then a writing assistant. Then something people talked to late at night when no one else was awake. Today, AI answers questions, cracks jokes, offers advice, and sometimes pretends to listen. For most users, that’s harmless. Useful, even.
By David John2 months ago in History
Marcus Aurelius
History often celebrates conquerors, kings, and warriors for the lands they claimed and the enemies they defeated. Yet among all Roman emperors, one man stands apart—not because of how much power he held, but because of how carefully he examined himself. His name was Marcus Aurelius, and he is remembered not only as a ruler of an empire, but as a ruler of his own mind.
By The khan2 months ago in History
First Fruit Giving is not required today
Biblical context of First Fruits A growing number of Christian pastors in recent decades have been implementing first fruit giving from their congregants. Compelling Truth reveals that in the Old Testament, the first fruits offering was required by our Creator of the children of Israel. Here are scripture references.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
She taught me to build the inside
A few years ago while I still at the University, I had a conversation with a friend that shifted everything inside of me. We were in class chatting about money, dreams and our future goals. She was someone admired, hardworking, determined and smart. She always found ways to found her own money, and I remember joking with her about how focused she was. I said something like "you're a bit obsessed", aren't you?
By CIM2 months ago in History
The Unsettling Disappearance of Boy Scout, Jared Negrete
In the summer of 1991, 12-year-old Jared Michael Negrete, a resident of San Bernardino County, California, set out on an adventure that would change his life forever.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”?
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”? When people say they love the retro spirit, they’re not just talking about old clothes, vinyl records, or vintage furniture. They’re pointing at something deeper and harder to pin down: a mood, a feeling, a way of looking at life through a softer, warmer lens. Retro isn’t only about the past. Retro spirit is about how we use the past to make the present feel more human.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in History
The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire
History has seen many empires rise and fall, but few stories are as dramatic and powerful as that of the Ottoman Empire. What began as a small group of nomadic warriors eventually became one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. For more than six centuries, the Ottomans ruled vast lands across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Their journey is a story of ambition, faith, military genius, cultural brilliance, and, eventually, decline.
By shahid khan2 months ago in History
The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire
History has seen many empires rise and fall, but few stories are as dramatic and powerful as that of the Ottoman Empire. What began as a small group of nomadic warriors eventually became one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. For more than six centuries, the Ottomans ruled vast lands across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Their journey is a story of ambition, faith, military genius, cultural brilliance, and, eventually, decline.
By shahid khan2 months ago in History
Adolf Hitler
Few figures in modern history have left a darker or more devastating mark than Adolf Hitler. His rise from obscurity to absolute power reshaped Europe, triggered the deadliest conflict in human history, and resulted in unimaginable suffering. Understanding Hitler is not about admiration—it is about learning how destructive ideologies gain power, how societies fail, and how history warns us against repeating the same mistakes.
By The khan2 months ago in History
One Word I Am Careful Never To Use Unless It Is Biblically Correct
There is a biblical word I am careful never to use unless it is in reference to God. I learned a long time ago in my Hebrew class in seminary that anyone who uses that word is biblically incorrect. Once I learned that the word should be used only about God, I discovered that there are dozens of synonyms that can be used instead.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in History