Jack Hawkins articles

The Geneva Conventions are one of the most important pieces of internationally-ratified legislation of the 20th century, but where did it begin? Let's take a deep dive into the history of the establishment of international humanitarian law, which formed the basis for the Conventions and the Red Cross.

At the conclusion of The Great War (1914-1918), there appeared to be a collective agreement that never again would the nations of the world engage in conflict on such a scale. "The war to end wars." was the phrase used at the time. Unfortunately, that wasn't to be. In 1939, WWII began. Let's examine the most important events of one of history's most brutal armed conflicts.

The First World War, otherwise known as the Great War was one of history's most memorable wars and one of the first large-scale, international conflicts of the 20th century. Let's take a look at some of the most important events of WWI.

What's in a name? Let's explore the origins of each state's name, while many are derived from names given to them by the Indigenous Peoples, some state names may surprise you.

Some of history's most unusual deaths include: the first man to drown, being hit on the head by falling coconuts and being killed a falling tortoise shell, dropped from a soaring eagle.

We've all heard of the Titanic, but what about other noteworthy sea disasters? In the wake of the Sicilian yacht sinking in a freak tornado, let's examine 40 of the worst sea disasters in history.

Highly-educated leaders are critical to a well-functioning government. Here are 40 of the world's most well-educated leaders, many in the fields of medicine, science, politics and law.

The Tudor Dynasty was a time of change in England in it's nearly two-century reign, learn about the 15 Rulers Who Defined the Tudor Dynasty

Leaders of armies, leaders of people, leaders of nations—all have their places in the history books, whether they’re remembered for their courage and tenacity, or their brutality and...questionable mental health.