he Cold War brought out the worst in both the Capitalist West and the Communist East. Weapon development had reached a point where the entire population of our planet could be wiped out in case of a conflict. As a result, political outmaneuvering was key when trying...
he conquest of the final frontier is perhaps one of humanity’s greatest achievements. As I have written in previous articles about the history of space, I find the men and women who put their lives at risk in pursuit of human advancements to be some of the most...
ecoming a War Chief is perhaps one of the most prestigious acts a Native American could perform. Although different Native American tribes had different criteria for becoming a War Chief, they usually include feats of courage and honor in combat. Most of us attribute...
he 17th century was the golden age for European colonialism. Some of the biggest companies in world history were created in this time period that brought in such levels of revenue that they dwarf current super-companies. These levels of revenue would allow some of...
he space race between the Soviet Union and America was the centerpiece of the Cold War. In this period, a country’s prestige counted as much as its military might in terms of international status, making the space race and reaching certain milestones important for...
