Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday, is celebrated before the Christian season of Lent. The Mardi Gras itself falls on the Shrove Tuesday, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday but actually begins on the Feast of the Epiphany or the Twelfth… Read More

Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian politician who played an important role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. During his time, Kossuth became involved in politics and eventually led the rebellion against the Austrian Empire. Map of Austrian Empire | Source:… Read More

The battery is one of the most useful and ubiquitous items we have on hand. It powers many things in our lives, including our smartphones and also our cars. It was even the primary source of electricity before power grids… Read More

President’s Day is a federal holiday that honors the birth and lives of US presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It is celebrated every third Monday in February.   Crowd of People Holding American Flags | Source: AS President’s Day… Read More

The Czech Republic has historically been one of Europe’s most prosperous countries as well as culturally significant; it was once home to many influential artists such as composer Bedrich Smetana and novelist Franz Kafka. Since independence from being part of… Read More