1) The Renaissance period, which began in Italy in the 14th century, marked a renewed interest in art, literature, science, and philosophy.

2) Egyptian mythology centers around deities such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Anubis. It explores concepts of creation, death, and the afterlife, with elaborate rituals and beliefs shaping ancient Egyptian society. The mythology is richly depicted in temple reliefs, burial sites, and hieroglyphic texts.

3) The world's first credit card was introduced in 1950 by Diners Club.

4) The United States recently held its presidential election in 2020, resulting in Joe Biden being elected as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris as the Vice President, making history as the first female Vice President.