Politics
The 19th Century Terrorist Who Left Paris Burning
The French anarchist Émile Henry was just twenty-one years old when he rocked the streets of Paris for the last…
This Day In History: Mary, Queen of Scots Was Executed (1587)
On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. She had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth…
This Day In History: President Reagan Sets Out ‘The Reagan Doctrine’ (1985)
On this day in 1985, President Ronald Reagan outlined his foreign policy goals and stated his commitment to helping all…
This Day In History: The Germans Sink The SS California (1917)
On this day in 1917, a German U-Boat attacked and sank the SS California, a passenger ship. This incident resulted…
Freedom Fighter or Terrorist? The Life and Death of Che Guevara
As is the case with many ‘revolutionary’ figures, discussions about Ernesto "Che" Guevara are seldom impartial. To his proponents, he…
10 Strange Jobs World Leaders Held Before They Came To Power
Most world leaders enter the job of running a country with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Some have degrees…
The First Female Self-Made Millionaire in America was Black
The story of Madam C.J. Walker is not only inspirational, it is timeless. She overcame many personal struggles, driven by…
American Nazi: The Life of George Lincoln Rockwell
The term "alt-right" was a hot-button word in the American media landscape during last year's presidential campaign and election. To…
Eight of the Largest Protests in Modern History and What They Accomplished
When people are angry, feel like they are being treated unfairly, are afraid of what the future holds for them,…
This Day In History: Americans Overthrow The Hawaiian Monarchy (1893)
On this day in history in 1893, some American planters and businessmen overthrow the last monarch Queen Lili'uokalani of the…