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The Tragic History of the Sinking of the Titanic
Introduction The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. This tragic event, which occurred on the night of April 14–15, 1912, has captured the imagination of generations and continues to be studied and memorialized worldwide. The Titanic’s story is not just about a shipwreck; it is a poignant
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: The Beginning of the End
By the late 1980s, the geopolitical landscape was changing dramatically. Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev introduced reforms like glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), encouraging more freedom and dialogue in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, economic stagnation, political unrest, and growing public dissatisfaction in East Germany put imm
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Despite the Wall's deadly security, thousands of East Germans risked their lives attempting to escape to West Berlin. Some dug tunnels under the Wall; others climbed over or jumped from buildings near the border; some even used hot air balloons, hijacked vehicles, or hidden compartments in cars. It is estimated that between 136 and 200 people di