On October 31, 1517, the German priest Martin Luther (1483-1546) sent an angry letter to his Bishop, Albrecht von Brandenburg. The letter, known as the Ninety-Five Theses, was a stark criticism of Continue Reading
Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1469) was a German inventor who revolutionized the distribution of information by inventing the printing press. It is a mechanical device for quickly and cheaply making copies of books and Continue Reading
Leonardo Fibonacci (1170-1240) was perhaps the most talented Western mathematician of the Middle Ages. He was born and raised in the Italian city-state Pisa. As a boy, he traveled the Mediterranean region Continue Reading
During the Medieval Warm Period, it could be said that one Italian priest came to shape Western civilization more than any other of his age: St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). It was Aquinas Continue Reading
After the cold spell of the Dark Ages and the Justinian plague, evidence suggests the climate in Europe warmed and created what today is known as the Medieval Warm Period (MWP), which Continue Reading
The small Eastern European country of Belarus has landed in the middle of an international free speech controversy. While U.S. citizens can rely on the First Amendment to protect their rights to Continue Reading
In the 1300s, the Italian scholar Petrarch coined the term “dark ages” to describe European society between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Renaissance. He was comparing Continue Reading
“Music begins when the possibilities of language end,” said Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, J.S. Bach … the list of titans of classical music could Continue Reading
As a republic, Rome experienced enormous success and expansion, but in 27 B.C., the republic became an empire ruled by emperors. The empire lasted five centuries and eventually went through stagnation and Continue Reading
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been going on since World War II, though the origins can be traced a little farther back. In 1917, the British captured Palestine from the Continue Reading
The ancient Greek city-states were tremendously successful for several hundred years, but they were eventually conquered by the new kid on the block: Rome. The Romans had learned from the Greeks. They Continue Reading
When you are born, you become a citizen of your country. Today, this may seem like the most natural thing, but it hasn’t always been this way. The idea of citizenship has Continue Reading
Since the end of the Second World War, the United Nations has always maintained a lofty objective of international peace and stability. Despite this benevolent goal, the UN has become one of Continue Reading
The first half of the 20th century in Europe saw revolutions, civil wars, two world wars, and hundreds of military conflicts. From 1900 to 1949, it was almost nothing but bloodshed and Continue Reading
While foreign policy did not dominate the 2020 U.S. presidential election, President Donald Trump achieved remarkable success on this file during his term in the Oval Office. Brokering Middle East peace agreements, Continue Reading
How far is America willing to take political correctness and refrain from saying or doing anything that might offend someone, whether here in the United States or elsewhere in the world? For Continue Reading
America has seen many protests and there are many people eager to “tear down” the system – but protesting is easy. The difficult part is coming up with solutions and a society Continue Reading
Throughout history, tyrannies have been built on a passionate youth searching for meaning, channeling that desire through coercion, violence, and subservience to a lethal cause. During the 20th century, totalitarian states spawned Continue Reading
From the earliest civilizations, people have taken others as slaves. Most people in the U.S. and other Western countries today agree that slavery is a crime against humanity. Not everyone throughout history Continue Reading
History is full of war all over the world in all cultures. Often, one war leads to another, but not always. Sometimes, a war can end in a peace that lasts for Continue Reading
Did you know that “democracy” comes from Greek and means people’s rule? Also, did you know that “republic” comes from the Latin “res publica,” meaning public interest? Many words and ideas that Continue Reading
December 7, 1941, started out like any other Sunday at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. But everything changed just before 8 a.m., while many people were still sound asleep in their beds. Hundreds of Continue Reading
What does the rise of the Persian Empire 2000 years ago have to do with fake news? In fact, the crowning of Darius the Great, a true king of kings, may be Continue Reading
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Socialism Keeps Africa In Perpetual Poverty
Why is Africa still mostly poor? Some suggest the ghost of colonialism has turned the continent into a wasteland of corruption and poverty – but could there be another reason? The continent Continue Reading
