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Paul Robeson: the Forgotten Victim of Political Hate
Paul Robeson was one of the greatest African American men of the 20th century, as historians and biographers would agree.Nevertheless most people today don't know who he was, and that includes many Af
The Indus Valley Civilization
A look at the assumptions made about the history of the ancient Indus Valley civilization that are based on the Aryan Invasion.
The Real King Midas?
King Midas was famous in myth for turning everything he touched to gold. But a real-life ancient Midas might have turned alliances and rebellions to gold!
Rise of Democracy
Solon's reforms of the class system and the assembly led to the beginning of democracy in Athens.
Union Raider: Major General Benjamin Grierson
Major General Benjamin Grierson was a Union cavalry commander during the American Civil War. Ascending to brigade commander, Benjamin Grierson led a daring raid through Mississippi during the Vicksbirg Campaign. Further rising through the ranks, Benjamin Grierson led cavalry formations until the end
The Paris Peace Accords and the Last Days of the Vietnam War
With the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in January 1973, the United States ended its direct involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1974, North Vietnam began offensive operations against South Vietnam. The Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon.
TRC Conclusions about the Sharpeville Massacre
From the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, Vol 3, Chapter 6.
Battlecruiser Admiral: Admiral Franz von Hipper
Admiral Franz von Hipper was a key German naval commander during World War I. During the conflict, Franz von Hipper led the German battlecruisers at the Battle of Jutland. Later in the war, Franz von Hipper assumed command of the High Seas Fleet.
Courage and Great Faith
Without education it is complete darkness and with education it is light. Your duty with the highest sense of integrity, honesty and loyalty. Scholars are the central part of any society. Muslims scho
The Best Books on World War I - The Great War
The literature about World War One is vast, but I feel these are the best books for a range of readers.
America Expanded Westward in the 19th Century
Inspired by the notion of Manifest Destiny, America expanded westward in the 19th century.
Tenzing Norgay
Biography of Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese Sherpa who conquered the summit of Mt. Everest, the world's tallest mountain, with Edmund Hillary in 1953.
Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles
Oedipus, the seemingly wise man, who vainly sought to contravene fate by controlling his destiny in the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.