Which event does this 1297 photograph show?

A Scottish army destroys an English force at a river crossing (1297). William Wallace and Andrew Moray let half the English army cross the narrow bridge before attacking, trapping and destroying it. Moray died of his wounds; Wallace was knighted and made Guardian of Scotland.

Which event does this 1893 photograph show?

A young monk introduces Hinduism to America in a single speech (1893). Swami Vivekananda addressed the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago, opening with 'Sisters and brothers of America' to a standing ovation. He became the first major figure to bring Vedanta to the West.

Which event does this 1609 photograph show?

A Dutch ship enters the harbour of what will become New York (1609). Henry Hudson, an Englishman sailing for the Dutch East India Company, brought the Halve Maen into the bay and up the river looking for a passage to Asia. He found none, but the Dutch claim followed.

Which event does this 1922 photograph show?

The League of Nations confirms British rule over Palestine (1922). The Council of the League of Nations formally approved the British Mandate for Palestine, incorporating the Balfour Declaration. It shaped the conflict over the territory for decades afterwards.

Which event does this 1541 photograph show?

Santiago is attacked and burned months after Valdivia founds it (1541). Months after Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago, Mapuche forces under Michimalonco destroyed almost all of it while he was away. The settlers rebuilt and the city survived.

What happened on September 11? Stirling Bridge, Vivekananda in Chicago and 3 more

What happened on September 11

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Conflict · 1297

A Scottish army destroys an English force at a river crossing

William Wallace and Andrew Moray let half the English army cross the narrow bridge before attacking, trapping and destroying it. Moray died of his wounds; Wallace was knighted and made Guardian of Scotland.
Culture · 1893

A young monk introduces Hinduism to America in a single speech

Swami Vivekananda addressed the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago, opening with 'Sisters and brothers of America' to a standing ovation. He became the first major figure to bring Vedanta to the West.
Exploration · 1609

A Dutch ship enters the harbour of what will become New York

Henry Hudson, an Englishman sailing for the Dutch East India Company, brought the Halve Maen into the bay and up the river looking for a passage to Asia. He found none, but the Dutch claim followed.
History · 1922

The League of Nations confirms British rule over Palestine

The Council of the League of Nations formally approved the British Mandate for Palestine, incorporating the Balfour Declaration. It shaped the conflict over the territory for decades afterwards.
History · 1541

Santiago is attacked and burned months after Valdivia founds it

Months after Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago, Mapuche forces under Michimalonco destroyed almost all of it while he was away. The settlers rebuilt and the city survived.