The 1985 European Cup Final at Heysel Stadium in Brussels saw 39 deaths after Liverpool and Juventus fans clashed. English clubs were banned from UEFA competitions for six years. The Heysel Stadium disaster was an event that took place during the 1985 European Cup Final at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium. On 29 May […]
The Heysel Stadium disaster occurred during the 1985 European Cup Final between Liverpool and Juventus in Brussels. A flimsy fence was breached by Liverpool fans after Italian fans threw missiles. 39 people died and English clubs were banned from UEFA competitions for six years. The Heysel Stadium disaster was an event that took place during […]
The Russian submarine Kursk sank in 2000 with all 118 sailors and officers aboard dying. The cause was an accidental explosion during an exercise. Conspiracy theories have circulated, but investigations confirmed the explosion as the cause. Some sailors survived but died before rescue arrived. The Russian government’s preference for secrecy and refusal of international assistance […]
Religious leaders and philosophers have attempted to make sense of personal tragedy throughout history. Different beliefs include the idea of a grand plan or order to the universe, eternal life and heaven, detachment from earthly possessions, acceptance of the randomness of life, and the opportunity for personal transformation. While some find solace in their beliefs, […]
