WWI

1,000-year-old Bible returns to Greece after being looted during WWI

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 11:00 GMT

The Bible was looted from a Greek monastery in World War I and was acquired by the museum via a Christie's auction in 2011.

The 8 reasons that led to WWI

Tue, 31 May 2022 - 11:25 GMT

World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, plunged the world into the horrors of trench warfare and deadly new technologies.

The story of Poland’s Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wed, 11 May 2022 - 10:14 GMT

The history of salt work in Wieliczka dates back to the Neolithic period.

Memory of the day: 1st issue of Al-Mokattam newspaper published in 1888

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - 01:50 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on April 18.

The rise & fall of Benito Mussolini

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 10:43 GMT

Benito Mussolini, an Italian warrior of World War I and publisher of socialist newspapers, founded the National Party on March 23, 1919.

How were aircrafts used in WWI?

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 12:06 GMT

Although warplanes were a relatively new invention, the race for air supremacy began during World War I.

Post-World War I peace conference kicks off in Paris on Jan. of 1919

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 - 11:52 GMT

On January 18, 1919, heads of state met to begin long and complex negotiations that officially declared the end of World War I, in Paris, France.

Memory of the day: United Nations holds its first General Assembly in London in 1946

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 09:46 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on January 10.

Memory of the day: King Fouad I of Egypt issues a royal order to abolish the 1930 constitution in 1935

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 12:05 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on December 19.

Statue of Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov in Alexandria unveiled

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 - 12:52 GMT

The statue was placed in front of the Alexandria Stadium.

Memory of the day: Sabra & Shatila massacre takes place in Lebanon in 1982

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 11:53 GMT

On September 16, many important events took place.

Today In History: German artist reveals WWI Memorial

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 - 02:47 GMT

On August 20, 1932, an artistic work called “The Grieving Parents” was revealed as a memorial for soldiers killed during WWI.

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