The American Revolution may have guaranteed our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But for better or worse,…
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History
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A common motif in art of the Middle Ages is that of the Wheel of Fate. A spoked wheel is shown with…
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According to the idea of the “butterfly effect,” even the smallest causes can have large, unforeseen consequences. The term itself came courtesy…
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When people think of Adolf Hitler, the first thing that usually comes to mind is that he was one of the most…
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The effect of war on the world is devastating. It destroys families, cities, and countries. It also causes PTSD among many other…
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Thanks mostly to Hollywood, many Wild West outlaws have reached folk hero status. Even today, people know gangs like the Wild Bunch,…
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Few buildings are more recognizable than the White House. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has epitomized US democracy since 1800, when President John Adams…
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It’s inevitable that we will always want to commemorate our renowned men and women by building monuments to them. The monument is…
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For most of the history of warfare, defensive technology was far in advance of offensive weapons. A stout wall was enough to…
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The world’s oldest profession (or so they say), prostitution is as old as it is provocative. It’s safe to say that prostitution…