I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • The Signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776)

    Ordinary people risked everything to declare freedom. It’s a reminder that conviction, not comfort, drives real change.

  • The Building of the Great Pyramids

    Human hands moved mountains without machines. The pyramids stand as proof that teamwork and vision can outlast time itself.

  • The Discovery of Fire

    My dad and I used to spend hours pondering this very topic. It made me feel curious and smart. What historical event fascinates you the most? Comment to let me…

  • The Formation of the Internet

    What started as a military experiment became the digital heartbeat of civilization. We’re still living through its ripple effects every day.

  • The Women’s Suffrage Movement

    Generations of women fought tirelessly just to be heard. It’s a testament to persistence and the belief that equality is non-negotiable.

  • The Space Race

    Competition turned into discovery — a combination of politics, science, and human ambition. To me, it’s the most thrilling chapter of modern history.

  • The Great Chicago Fire (1871)

    From ashes to innovation. Chicago’s rebuild showed what resilience looks like on a massive scale.

  • The Salem Witch Trials (1692)

    Dark, tragic, and deeply human — they revealed how fear can warp reason. It fascinates me because it shows how collective panic spreads. Also, it exemplifies how women are demonized.

  • The Printing Press Revolution (1440s)

    Before the internet, Gutenberg gave humanity the power to share ideas freely. It’s the root of our modern information age.

  • The American Civil Rights Movement

    Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Every protest, speech, and act of courage built the foundation for the freedoms we have today.