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Look up slur or epithet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The following is a list of ethnic slurs, ethnophaulisms, or ethnic epithets that are, or have...

In modern usage, hijab (Arabic: حجاب, romanized: ḥijāb, pronounced [ħɪˈdʒaːb]) generally refers to various head coverings conventionally worn by many Muslim...

The history of slavery spans many cultures, nationalities, and religions from ancient times to the present day. Likewise, its victims have come from many...

Social science is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The...

The 21st century is the current century in the Anno Domini or Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. It began on 1 January 2001 and will...

Jeanne Louise Calment (French: [ʒan lwiz kalmɑ̃] ; 21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and, with a documented lifespan of 122...

Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more humans as part of a ritual, which is usually intended to please or appease gods, a human ruler, public...

1964 January February March April May June July August September October November December Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1964. 1964 (MCMLXIV)...

1987 January February March April May June July August September October November December Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1987. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII)...

Christian Identity (also known as Identity Christianity) is an interpretation of Christianity which advocates the belief that only Celtic and Germanic...

Lifeboats played a crucial role during the sinking of the Titanic on 14–15 April 1912. The ship had 20 lifeboats that, in total, could accommodate 1,178...

There have been instances of antisemitism within the Labour Party of the United Kingdom (UK) since its establishment. Notable occurrences include canards...

The following is a list of national founders of sovereign states who were credited with establishing a state. National founders are typically those who...

Counsellors of State are senior members of the British royal family to whom the monarch can delegate royal functions through letters patent under the Great...

The colour blue has been important in culture, politics, art and fashion since ancient times. Blue was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament...

Co-Freemasonry is a form of Freemasonry which admits both men and women. It began in France in the 1890s with the forming of Le Droit Humain, and is now...

Gemellae was a Roman fort and associated camp on the fringe of the Sahara Desert in what is today part of Algeria. It is now an archaeological site, 25 km...

The potato was the first domesticated vegetable in the region of modern-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia between 8000 and 5000 BC. Cultivation...

A thrill killing is premeditated or random murder that is motivated by the sheer excitement of the act. While there have been attempts to categorize multiple...

The 600s decade ran from January 1, 600, to December 31, 609. King Chlothar II of Neustria is defeated by his nephews, Theudebert II and Theuderic II,...