The Eruption of Krakatoa
On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa, situated in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, erupted in one of the most violent volcanic events ever recorded. The eruption was characterized by a series of colossal explosions that could be heard thousands of miles away, including as far as Australia and […]
The Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic feat of 19th-century engineering, officially opened to the public on May 24, 1883. Connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River, the bridge was celebrated as an engineering marvel of its time, featuring the longest suspension bridge span in the world at that point. Its construction, led by John A. […]