Diseas and catastrophes

Armenian genocide

refers to the systematic mass extermination of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during and after World War I, characterized by forced deportations, mass killings, and ethnic cleansing.

Nanjing Massacre

known as the Rape of Nanking, was a period of horrific violence against Chinese civilians by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and widespread atrocities.

rwandan genocide

a mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu majority government in Rwanda in 1994, leading to the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people over a span of just 100 days.

1918 influenza epidemic

known as the Spanish flu, was a deadly global pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 50 million people worldwide.

Ebola

a viral disease caused by the Ebola virus, characterized by high mortality rates and severe hemorrhagic fever symptoms, first identified in 1976.

HIV

a viral infection that attacks the immune system, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). First identified in the early 1980s, it is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child.

Chloera

a bacterial infection leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration, primarily caused by contaminated water and food. First identified in the 19th century, it has caused several pandemics.

Iranian Revolution 1979

a series of events involving the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy, leading to the establishment of an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.