When the US conducted its first airstrike, fighter planes entered Mexico
The article discusses the first air mission by the United States into Mexico on March 19, 1916, which marked a significant moment in U.S. military history.
March 16, 1916: The Day Greeks of Sourmen Believed Russian Troops Would Save Them
On March 16, 1916, the Greeks of Sourmen, believing they would be liberated by Russian troops, welcomed them joyfully after suffering hardships under Turkish rule.
This Day in History: The US Army Captures General Pancho Villa in Mexico
The article discusses the US military intervention in Mexico in March 1916 to capture the revolutionary leader Pancho Villa.
France returns 'talking drum' looted in 1916 in Ivory Coast
France has officially returned a sacred drum, known as the 'talking drum,' to Ivory Coast, marking a historic restitution of a cultural artifact from its colonial past.
The talking drum returns this Friday to Côte d'Ivoire following its restitution by France
The Djidji Ayokwé, a cultural artifact of Côte d'Ivoire taken by French colonizers in 1916, will return to Abidjan after being officially restituted by France.
The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I
The podcast discusses the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I, which lasted from February 21 to December 18, 1916.
When the mind is awake, but the body sleeps. The frightening sleep disease
The article discusses the mysterious sleeping sickness, known as encephalitis lethargica, which affected at least half a million Europeans between 1916 and 1930 and later spread globally, with its cause remaining unclear even today.
The speaking drum Djidji Ayôkwé has been returned by France to Côte d'Ivoire
The Djidji Ayôkwé speaking drum, taken by French colonizers in 1916, has officially been returned to Côte d'Ivoire during a ceremony in Paris.
France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast
France has returned a colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast, looted in 1916 by colonial troops, as part of broader efforts to repatriate stolen artefacts.
France will return the speaking drum looted in 1916 to Côte d'Ivoire
France is set to return a sacred speaking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Côte d'Ivoire, which was looted during colonial times and has been housed in France since 1929.
Juozas Skirius. 1916 – The Lithuanians' Decision to Strive for the Independence of Lithuania
The article discusses the significant developments in Lithuania's political consciousness leading to its independence in 1918, highlighting the critical role of 1916 as a pivotal year in this journey.
What... extreme hairstyles people have shown from 1916 to today
The article explores the evolution of extreme hairstyles from 1916 to the present day, showcasing various styles and trends over the century.
Bani Volta: A Dance Performance Revisiting a Little-Known Colonial History of Burkina Faso
The contemporary dance piece 'Bani Volta' by choreographer Bienvenue Bazié reinterprets the violent 1915-1916 conflict between French colonizers and the inhabitants of Burkina Faso, showcased at Théâtre Chaillot in Paris.
The Duty to Do Good
The article discusses the emergence of Jewish traveling theater groups in Biłgoraj starting in 1916, highlighting the role of theater in raising cultural awareness among the local Jewish community through performances primarily in Yiddish.
Pay Putin for the Tsar's Debts. Americans Sue Russia
A U.S. investment fund, Noble Capital RSD, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Russian government, claiming that Russia is liable for Imperial Russian bonds issued in 1916, amounting to $225.8 billion.
8 Months of Death: This Is What One of the Bloodiest Episodes of World War I Looked Like
The Gallipoli Campaign, which ended on this date in 1916, was one of the bloodiest engagements of World War I, lasting 8 months and resulting in over 100,000 deaths.
The First World War: The Allies' Defeat at Gallipoli
Today marks the ninety years since January 9, 1916, the day when the Allies suffered defeat and the Turks, allies of the Germans, triumphed in a critical campaign of World War I.
Forgotten History: Greenland, Denmark, and the American Agreement of 1916
The article discusses a historical fact about Greenland and Denmark, highlighting the U.S. recognition of Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland through a declaration on August 4, 1916, despite its contradiction to the Monroe Doctrine.
Russia was falling apart, and a strange man was in power. He was barely killed.
The article discusses Grigori Rasputin, a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed healer, who became a significant figure in the early 20th century after befriending the royal family, ultimately leading to his controversial influence and assassination in December 1916.
He enjoyed the reputation of a saint at court, yet everyone spoke of his orgies, wild parties, and intimate relationship with the empress
The article discusses the controversial life and influence of Grigori Rasputin in imperial Russia, leading up to his assassination in 1916, which marked the decline of the Romanov dynasty.