Category: History
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Anne Frank’s Secret Retreat: the Day she Disappeared from the Public Eye
On a warm summer day, July 6, 1942, Anne Frank and her family took a drastic step that would etch their names into the annals of history. They went into hiding. Behind the bookcase of a building at 263 Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, a hidden annex became their refuge from the Nazi occupation. The decision to…
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Edgar Allan Poe: the Birthplace of a Literary Master
Edgar Allan Poe, a name synonymous with the macabre and the mysterious, has intrigued and captivated readers and scholars alike for over a century. Best known for his haunting tales and poems, Poe’s influence on the genres of horror and detective fiction is monumental. But where did this enigmatic figure begin his life? The story…
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Understanding the 18th Amendment: its Impact and Historical Context
One of the most interesting periods in American legal and cultural history is the one that saw the establishment of the United States Constitution’s 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol. 1919 saw the ratification of this amendment as a result of a wave of support from temperance movements that saw alcohol as a socially damaging force.…
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The Controversial Legacy of Ashli Babbitt: a Deep Dive into a National Debate
Ashli Babbitt’s name has become emblematic of the deep political and ideological divides in contemporary American society. Her death on January 6, 2021, during the storming of the U.S. Capitol, has sparked intense debate, raising questions about patriotism, violence, and the boundaries of protest. To understand the significance of Ashli Babbitt’s story, one must delve…
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The Twelve Tables: Cornerstone of Roman Legal Tradition
One of the most important developments in the early development of Roman law is the Twelve Tables. These rules, which were drafted in 450 BCE, established the basis for Roman law and had an impact on later legal systems in the West as well as the Roman Republic. The Twelve Tables offered a clear and…
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
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British Industrial Revolution
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