The Legend of the Clipper Ship Hera: A Maritime Disaster
On November 19th, 1911, the clipper ship Hera met a tragic fate when it ran aground on the Doom Bar sandbank off the coast of Cornwall, England. This maritime disaster not only marked a significant event in the history of maritime navigation but also left a lasting legacy that continues to captivate the imagination of […]
American Archaeologist Encounters Machu Picchu Ruins
On July 24, 1911, American archaeologist Hiram Bingham III re-discovered the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. Though known to local farmers, these ruins had been largely forgotten by the outside world until Bingham brought them to international attention. Machu Picchu, believed to have been a royal estate or religious retreat for Incan leaders, has […]
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire erupts in New York City, claiming the lives of 146 garment workers, most of whom were young immigrant women. This catastrophic event shed light on the appalling working conditions in factories and spurred significant reforms in labor laws and workplace safety standards.