The American Civil War was a violent conflict between the Union and Confederate forces that took place between 1861-1865. The Union was the group from the North and the Confederacy was the South. The ultimate cause was over the future of slavery expansion in the United States. The Confederacy was formed after a group of […]
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In June of 1970, journalist Hunter S. Thompson was sent to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to cover the highlights of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, for Scanlan’s Monthly. The result was a now infamous article entitled, “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.” Virtually ignoring the race itself, Thompson focused instead on the orgy-like atmosphere–
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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City forever changed the United States. It was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. There were four coordinated attacks on that day carried out by the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City. One was flown
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At the start of the 20th Century, Europe’s political scenario was in a state of upheaval. Emerging nationalist movements in several parts of Europe were threatening the established order. By 1914, when a Serbian nationalist assassinated the Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the stage was already set for a major conflict that would draw in the
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Natural disasters can be one of the most terrifying phenomenons we experience. It makes us face the fact that humans sometimes stand no chance in the face of such powerful forces. From earthquakes to floods to tornadoes and volcanoes, natural disasters have been occurring alongside humans for as long as we have been around and
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Studying the Bible is fundamentally an act of faith. However, given the numerous translations and versions available, it also allows for a fascinating exploration of theology and linguistics. Each version or translation can illuminate new shades of meaning, highlight certain theological aspects, and invoke new insights for the reader’s understanding of the scripture. While the
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Can you imagine waking up one day and deciding that you will not lower your right hand? Sticking to such a decision would require you to have some powerful motivation. Most of us have raised a hand to the sky for a specific time, but eventually, as the arm begins to ache, we would put
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It’s been over three decades since Chernobyl experienced the most massive nuclear disaster in history. Even after billions spent cleaning up and at least four thousand dead, the area itself is a ghostly shell of itself, long reclaimed by plant and animal life. Pripyat, the town built next to the plant, was intended to be a symbol
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90s fashion trends were iconic and memorable. From the grunge aesthetic, to hip-hop, to preppy, there truly was a style choice for everyone. Some of the most popular trends included many forms of denim, specifically very light denim. Baggy denim jeans, baggy and high-waisted denim shorts, denim jackets and vests. It was also the era
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World War II was the biggest military conflict of the 20th century. This multi-year engagement, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, saw warfare being waged to devastating effect on a hitherto unprecedented scale. WWII’s result would shape the future of world politics, and its outcome was decided by the decisions and actions of a group
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