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Most people have heard of the Black Death, but not many of them know all of the facts about it. The Black Death was a plague that killed an estimated 25-50 million people in a short time period of about five years in the fourteenth century. In this time period, 1346 AD - 1353 AD, about 33% - 50% of Europe’s population was killed by this horrible disease. If you think about this horrible number, you will be able to realize how important the Black Death was in human history. Now, some people would…

ultimatum to Serbia. This ultimatum said stated that Austria-Hungary would be allowed to make their own investigation into the Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination in Serbia. Because of this, other countries were afraid of a military breakout in the Balkans, an area in which Serbia controlled. Then finally on July 28th, 1914, Austria-Hungary finally declared war against Serbia. Russia then mobilized the military districts that were near Galicia, this where both the Russian and Austria-Hungary…

position as a leader. Khrushchev wanted to end Stalin’s anti-Tito campaign. He believed that “a rapprochement with Yugoslavia would bring this country back into the Soviet sphere and enhance Moscow’s geopolitical positions in Southern Europe and the Balkans” (Zubok, 99). In addition, he also acknowledged that it was important for the Soviet Union to strengthen its alliance with PRC. As long as the PRC continues to support the Soviet’s interpretation of Marxism-Leninism, the Soviet would provide…

From the 12th to 20th centuries, the Ottoman, Mughal, and Qing empires conquered and dominated Asia Minor, the Balkans, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and China. During the height of their power, they faced many challenges that they had to overcome in order to rule their people successfully. The Ottomans, who were Muslim, had to deal with the Jews, Christians, and other non-Muslims in the empire. They also had to deal with the Mongols as the Ottomans moved in tribal groups from the…

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve” (Bush). Before I was born the world faced one tragedy after another. These events not only effected the countries they happened in , but also many places all around the world. On September 11, 2001 a tragedy struck closer to home. This is a day that the world will never forget. Thousands of American…

Ancient civilizations have significantly impacted the world today, mostly during their golden age. Their geography, politics, and achievements have also separated the mediocre civilizations and the great ones. Both the Han Dynasty of Ancient China and Athens, Greece, fell into the latter category. The Han Dynasty lasted from 206 BC and survived until 220 AD and was far more advanced than other civilizations during their time period. After the collapse of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang rose to power…

How is the concept of discovery conveyed through the representation of people and society in the feature article “A Rage for Curiosity”? “A Rage for Curiosity” is a profound and well-written poignant feature article by the acclaimed social commentator and journalist for the Australian newspaper, Phillip Adams. The writer illustrates the importance of curiosity to facilitate learning and discovery. Adams discerning article is an insightful and competent piece about society stuck in the clutches…

The History of the Unified German States and “Bismarck’s Germany” Germany: a region and territory that has been synonymous with war since Frederick Wilhelm, the Great Elector, started the process of turning Prussia into a military-based monarchy in 1653 (Steinberg). Germany, although incredible in its historical impact, has only existed in its present, unified form for less than 150 years. Over its short lifetime, Germany has enjoyed, and endured, a number of rulers, but none, perhaps, was so…

Ancient Greece is one of the most fascinating time eras. It left behind concepts to build the foundation of what we call “western civilization.” Smart Greeks were very loyal to their gods and goddesses since they were believed to control the sun, the moon, and the workings of nature. In the following paragraphs I will be writing about the Trojan War, Mount Olympus, the ancient Olympics, the Greek goddess Nemesis, and the Greek god Hades. All of these things are the things that will be…

In 1832, Greece became an independent kingdom under the protection of the Great Powers after decades of fighting for emancipation from Ottoman rule (Kokkinidou and Nikolaidou 2004:156–157). Greece was in a unique position to receive support from Britain, France, and Russia due to their past as a great civilization in Classical times. In fact, the Great Powers saw Greece’s fight against the Ottomans as a war between civilization and barbarism. Some even went so far as to view it as a continuation…