History

We all love going back to the good old days, isn’t it? Rewinding The Historical Times does exactly this – It takes you on a journey to the days gone by. History

  • The Nightingale Floor: Japan’s Intruder Alarm System

    Being a ninja is all about being stealthy and quick on your feet. And being cool. So how did feudal lords and other vital persons protect themselves from ninja assassins? Enter the nightingale floor. As the name suggests, nightingale floor, also known as ‘uguisubari,’ was a type of flooring system designed to make a certain chirping sound when walked upon.…

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  • The Roller Coaster History of Dark Ages To Renaissance

    The Romans definitely knew how to party. Perhaps that is why the world got so sad when the Empire crumbled. The Dark Ages refers to the cultural, economic, and artistic decline that took place after the collapse of the Roman Empire. The period covers 5 to 10th century CE. Today, many historians refuse to use the term, calling it somewhat…

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  • These Bizarre Coincidences In World History Will Surely Blow Your Mind!

    It took me some time to complete the research on this article. Neither because it is lengthy nor because I was distracted by other worldly pleasures. Instead, I was too engrossed in my contemplation to begin writing this piece. I was so very excited with my findings that I actually doubted that my readers would ever believe me. I do…

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  • Why Did Democracy Fail When Adolf Hitler Entered?

    What do you need to rule the world? Think about it. An army? Money and influence? A nuclear arsenal? Or maybe, you just need a broken and defeated population scared of the future, a strong speaking voice, and the ability to project yourself as the solution. World War Treaty Exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Germany…

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  • The Funniest Sledging In Cricket: The Miandad-More Saga

    Kiran Shankar More is a former wicketkeeper of the Indian Cricket Team. His playing career spanned from 1984 to 1993. After his successful stint as a cricketer, he was the Chairman of the Selection Committee of the BCCI. He was not much involved in on-the-field spats, but one incident is etched in the minds of cricket-lovers – his ‘tu-tu, main-main’…

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