Politics
17 Moments In History that Inspired the Handmaid’s Tale
Most Dystopian novels, like 1984, Brave New World, and even The Hunger Games can all be considered “science fiction” because…
African American Loyalists During the Revolutionary War: 10 Significant People, Events, and Things
The American Revolution brought hope to America's slaves, as the Patriots' talk of "Liberty" and "Equality" ignited their dreams. However,…
10 of the Deadliest and Strangest Terror Groups of the 1970s
The 1970s was the ‘golden age’ of terrorism. Countless, fringe left or right leaning militant organizations were active in European,…
10 Significant Things About The Culper Ring, George Washington’s Most Important Spy Network
The Culper Ring, which operated from 1778 to 1783, was a spy network set up during the American Revolutionary War…
10 People Who Laughed Themselves to Death
Of the many ways to shuffle off the mortal coil, death from laughter is probably among the better way to…
12 of the World’s Most Violent Student Riots
Politics, general disorder, and run-ins with the law are common constituents of most people’s experience of university. We all knew…
10 of the People and Events Who Shaped the American Organized Labor Movement and Turned the Country on Its Head
The history of the American Labor Movement has run concurrently with the development of the nation, affecting political development, social…
10 Significant Events Following the American Patriots’ Victory at Yorktown
In October of 1781, American forces and their French allies trapped and besieged a British army in Yorktown. On October…
The Last Prince of Wales: How this Major Revolt Freed Wales from English Rule for 12 Years
For many people, Wales is the UK’s forgotten kingdom. Lying to the west of England, with its coast facing the…
10 Events of the Mexican-American War
The Mexican – American War, known in the United States as simply the Mexican War, was a conflict in American…