in History
The Battler wrests a jewel from the Moors
King Alfonso I of Aragon, known as 'the Battler,' conquered the city of Zaragoza from the Almoravid dynasty, adding one of the Iberian Peninsula's most strategic cities to his kingdom. Located on the Ebro River, Zaragoza had been under Muslim control for centuries. Its capture marked a major advance in the Christian Reconquista and made Aragon a regional power.
Hollywood's perfectionist with a camera
In Oakland, California, George Stevens was born with an eye for cinematic storytelling that would earn him two Academy Awards for Best Director. From the romantic tragedy of A Place in the Sun to the sweeping grandeur of Giant, his meticulous craftsmanship and visual artistry placed him among the greatest filmmakers of Hollywood's golden age.
Ghanaian and other African students organized a protest in Moscow's Red Square in response to the alleged murder of.
Ghanaian and other African students organized a protest in Moscow's Red Square in response to the alleged murder of medical student Edmund Assare-Addo.