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Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014) Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014) was a Nigerian-born British high jumper and long jumper who made history as the first Nigerian to compete in an Olympic final in 1948. Personal LifeBorn in Shagamu, Ogun State, AdedoyinContinue reading “Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014)”

1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry. 1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry. Contributor:Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer). Now you knowGreg Nwoko Added historical details; Badagry was a major port city in colonial Nigeria that was involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and ChristianContinue reading “1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry.”

PAMUNKEY FAMILY: PAMUNKEY FAMILY: The Pamunkey nation are one of eleven Virginia Indian Tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The historical tribe was part of the Powhatan paramountcy. A turn-of-the-century Powhatan family from Virginia poses for a portrait in non-Indian dress. Prior to World War II, Powhatans began a community in the Philadelphia-Camden area,Continue reading “PAMUNKEY FAMILY:”

Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees. Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees.And about 85% of the world’s photography was done with Kodak cameras. With the rise of mobile cameras over the past few years, Kodak Camera Company is out of the market. Even Kodak wentContinue reading “Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees.”

Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late. Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late. The world is out to weaken and emasculate your children. Society, schools, and even social media are programming them to beContinue reading “Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late.”

The Acropolis of Athens, The Acropolis of Athens, towering above the modern city, remains a powerful symbol of ancient Greek civilization and its lasting influence. Built during the 5th century BCE, it is home to some of the most iconic structures in Western history, including the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. ThisContinue reading “The Acropolis of Athens,”

Many people wonder why the Great Pyramid in particularOne of the seven wonders of the world Many people wonder why the Great Pyramid in particularOne of the seven wonders of the world“It is not only the shape of the pyramid, its length or its dimensions that confuses and puzzles, but the secrets it holds, andContinue reading “Many people wonder why the Great Pyramid in particularOne of the seven wonders of the world”

THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well The Tuareg of Tenere were known for herding cattles and caravan trade, as caravan masters. They were reputed, in ancient times, according to Strabo, to be a people who ‘pillaging on the fringes of of the desert’ was common among them.DuringContinue reading “THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well”

Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia, Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, isn’t just another pile of rocks; it’s the jaw-dropping tomb of Antiochus I, the ruler who controlled Commagene in the 1st century BC. If you think you’ve seen it all, think again!Continue reading “Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia,”

A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930 A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930In a photograph taken around 1930, a powerful image captures a family of sharecroppers standing outside their one-room, cabin-style home in Troup County, Georgia. This evocative picture, now preserved in the National Archives, offersContinue reading “A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930”