Samora Machel’s was one of the most important figures in the fight for independence of Mozambique. He also aided neighboring countries in their fight against colonialism and inequality. For this reason, he is highly regarded in Mozambique’s history as well… Read More

Politician and revolutionary Saddam Hussein was Iraq’s fifth president, serving from 1979 until 2003. He also served as the country’s Prime Minister and was a leading member of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party. Before he formally became the president of… Read More

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer. It is celebrated on the first Friday of August every year. The celebration was founded by Jesse Avshalomov in Santa Cruz, California in 2007 and grew worldwide with 207 cities, 80… Read More

Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany to parents Hermann Einstein and Pauline Koch. His father worked as a salesman and semi successful entrepreneur. At age 5 he was introduced to a compass which sparked his… Read More

Every 6th of August, Jamaica commemorates its independence from the United Kingdom. The country was under the British rule for more than 3 centuries and finally gained its freedom on August 6, 1962. Read along to learn about banknotes with relation… Read More