Indeed, one of the most dominant in time among, and the lone most controversial, monarchies in modern Middle Eastern history is that of the Assads in Syria. Initiating with Hafez al-Assad’s rise to power in the year of 1970 followed then by his son Bashar al-Assad taking office in 2000, the dynasty has continued to … Read more
The Civil Rights Movement in the United States thrived in the 1950s and 1960s when it entered the most pivotal chapter in the history of a nation that fought against racial segregation, discrimination, and injustice aimed at African Americans. While actually an extension of a much longer struggle, this movement was the culmination of decades … Read more
The Soviet Union, formed in 1922 after the Russian Revolution, was one of the major world powers that would leave an indelible mark upon the world in its short lifetime. Its influence has shaped the politics, economy, and culture, both within and beyond its eastern borders. Political Impact The Soviet Union, as the first major … Read more
It is during the course of a rich and turbid history that the tapestry of the US’s evolution has been embroidered with beings and events that gave birth to its sense of identity and subsequent status in the world. As we go further into the 21st century global change is set to possess a cascade … Read more
One of the landmark modern events, both World Wars provide lessons in politics, society, military strategy, and human behavior. Here are the major lessons derived from the destruction: Nationalism and Militarism’s Relentless Pace of Destruction The two acute ignitors of the twin conflagrations were aggressive forms of nationalism and militarism. On one hand, in World … Read more
Donald John Trump, number 45 in the presidential lineup, has been one of the most controverted names this century in American political history. His career- spread across the business, television, and political spectrum-has left a mark on the public and political landscape. In order to unveil these influences, it needs to investigate the key components … Read more
History, after all, is just not the narration of the past events but is the scaffold of identity, culture, and future belonging to every nation. The history of each nation comprises the turbulent times, adventures, verifications, and lessons learned from all the generations that once lived The preservation of history is, thus, a task much … Read more