Dante Alighieri wrote the Divine Comedy, his epic poem completed in the early 14th century, for several intertwined reasons that reflect both personal and political motivations. At its core, the […]

D.B. Cooper, the infamous hijacker who commandeered a Boeing 727 in 1971 and later parachuted with a ransom of $200,000, requested four parachutes during the hijacking. This request puzzled authorities […]

Dove Cameron, the American actress and singer, did not change her name. She was born Chloe Celeste Hosterman on January 15, 1996, in Seattle, Washington. She later adopted the stage […]

Daft Punk, the iconic French electronic music duo comprising Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, announced their breakup in February 2021 after nearly three decades of influential music production. The […]

Dr. Phil, whose full name is Phillip C. McGraw, did not lose his license in 2006. He has never held a license to practice psychology or any other form of […]

Julius Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon River in 49 BC was a pivotal moment in Roman history that precipitated a civil war and ultimately led to the downfall of […]

The Chernobyl disaster of April 26, 1986, remains one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, prompting significant exploration and study due to its profound impact on the environment, public […]

Czechoslovakia split into two separate countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, on January 1, 1993, marking the peaceful dissolution of a union that had lasted for over 70 years. The […]

In Greek mythology, Cronus, the Titan ruler and father of the gods, is infamous for his act of devouring his children. This grim tale stems from a prophecy that foretold […]