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3 Major Diplomatic and Political Episodes in American History

Ricardo Minesotor — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:37:22 +0000

American history is filled with some of the most interesting politics and intrigue. Despite being only 246 years old, the country has had some notable political scandals. Sadly, these incidents often undermine the integrity of our leaders. The impact of political scandals affects not just the politicians themselves but society as a whole. A recent poll by Pew Research Center tells us that only one out of every ten Americans trust the Government to do what is right. There are many factors for this, but witnessing the numerous scandals that our politicians have engaged in is arguably a major reason.

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The Historical Significance of the Cross in Christianity

Aleksander Francis — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:20:29 +0000

The cross is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It holds a deep historical significance within the faith, carrying a profound theological and cultural impact. In this blog post, we will explore the rich historical roots of the cross in Christianity, its evolution as a symbol, and its enduring importance to believers worldwide. The Early Symbolism of the Cross: The origins of the cross as a symbol in Christianity can be traced back to the first century AD. During the time of Jesus, crucifixion was a common form of execution, reserved

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10 History Museums You Can Visit With Virtual Tours in 2023

Ricardo Minesotor — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:08:14 +0000

As a history enthusiast, I have always loved visiting museums to learn about different cultures and civilizations. However, with the current global pandemic, it has become challenging to visit museums physically. Fortunately, many museums have started offering virtual tours that allow visitors to explore their collections from the comfort of their homes. In this article, I will highlight ten history museums that offer virtual tours and 3D virtual tours, providing a brief overview of their collections and the benefits of visiting them virtually. Intro Virtual tours are a fantastic way to experience museums without leaving your home. They provide an opportunity

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Best Places to Live for US History Buffs

Ricardo Minesotor — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:55:18 +0000

If you are a person who is interested in history, you don’t have to head to foreign countries to discover notable places from the past. In fact, the U.S. is a place where you can come across numerous ancient sites that predate its birth along with spots that had a crucial role in the country’s past. Many people make the mistake of believing that they can find these only in some distant, rural parts of the US. However, we can see that even some big cities are home to a plethora of places of this sort. If you’re looking to

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Learning the History of Jamestown

Ricardo Minesotor — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:39:20 +0000

This town in Virginia may only be 16,000 people now, but it played a pivotal point in creating the United States as it is now. Jamestown is now four hundred years old and was the first European settlement within the USA, but there’s much more to it than just that. Jamestown In The Old Days So, what was Jamestown like back then? What allowed it to be successful? Why did people come there in the first place? These are all good questions for anyone interested in America’s history. The Location Of Jamestown Let’s start off with location. Jamestown is on

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Inventions That Turned the Course of History

Peter Jackson — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:47:16 +0000

Every age in the history of mankind has had its inventors, whose ingenuities have changed the world in which we live today. In this article, we will introduce you to inventions that have drastically changed the world. These are inventions without which life would be unthinkable today. The Great Inventions Of Mankind From the creation of the universe to the present day, strange and complex changes have developed in the human mind. Our species grew and survived despite the collisions in the universe, eruptions of volcanoes and many other changes that mankind has witnessed. And – we have survived to

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15 Lesser Known Facts about History of Education in London

Sinke Manduro — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:26:50 +0000

Education in England has changed and developed a lot since the beginning. Right now, we are looking at one of the most promising educational hubs and the home of prestigious academic institutions like University College London and Imperial College London. However, the development of education has happened gradually throughout the years. In this article, you’ll learn about the history of education in London and the UK and the 15 lesser-known facts that brought the country where it is now. 1. 1870: The SLB Was the Only School Board Back in 1870, the Elementary Education Act created the only school board

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Chernobyl’s Real Story: How Much of it is Real of Chernobyl?

Sinke Manduro — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:01:05 +0000

Chernobyl is becoming a worldwide hit to viewers of HBO as well as Sky because it told the story of a 1986 nuclear catastrophe. And how much of the Chernobyl TV series is a reality, with fiction. Chernobyl is now one of the most discussed TV series of the year fans were interested in knowing how precise it will be to the actual events and in which bits are made up to the television. Its co-production of HBO as well as Sky is predicated on a nuclear plant explosion of Ukraine back of 1986 and told the story for events that

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Unseen Hitler’s Photographs Kept in The United States Archives

Ricardo Minesotor — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:09:54 +0000

A series of photographs of Adolph Hitler made by Heinrich Hoffmann played a crucial role in increasing his popularity in the 1920s, during his rise to power in Germany. Heinrich Hoffmann met Hitler in 1919. He became infatuated with Nazi ideology and joined the party in 1920. The next year he was named Hitler’s official photographer, a position he held for the next 25 years. Hoffmann took pictures of Hitler on various occasions and some 1,270 have only recently been published. These digitalized images are only a small fraction of a much larger collection, containing some 41,000 photographs kept in

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Paula Hitler – What She Said About Her Brother Adolf Hitler

Knjaz Milos — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:10:37 +0000

On June 1st, 1960, elderly Paula Wolf passed away in her two-room apartment in a little German town of Berchtesgaden. Frau Wolf worked as a secretary for the most of her life, and there was nothing remarkable about her, except the fact that she was surrounded by former Nazi and SS members, who took care of her for the last eight years of her life. For Frau Wolf was actually Paula Hitler, the last living immediate relative of Adolf Hitler. Alois Hitler Sr. married Klara Pölzl, his third and final wife, on January 7th, 1885. Faithfull to his character, after

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