Militant

Christianity was a big influence on Western culture. Charlemagne was the king of the Franks and often credited for reconnecting Western Europe. When he came to power in 768 he managed to unite the Franks by fighting a common enemy. Charlemagne supported the Church throughout his life and his main focus was to spread and support Christianity. He battled many Pagan and Muslims for territories. But his biggest challenges was to convert the the Saxons. The Saxons were reluctant to convert to…

Filled with inspiration and motivation, Newton and Seale started the Black Panther Party in 1966. The BPP had its humble beginnings in Oakland, California, initially created for self-defense. According to Marxists.org, “The Panthers practiced militant self-defense of minority communities against the U.S. government, and fought to establish revolutionary socialism through mass organizing and community based programs” (Baggins, Brian). Ronald Regan, California’s then Governor, was one of the…

The coup d’état has plagued Africa since the wave of independence that swept over the continent in the 1950s and 60s (Drury, Shearer, Cole, Hernann, & Sharif 2010). During this period, newly decolonized countries were handed the keys to their own political, economic, and social autonomy. With this autonomy, however, also came great instability. Numerous African countries such as Zaire were given very little time to develop their own governments, economy, and infrastructure of their own (Pfaff…

In conclusion, the concept of chivalry has changed over the years, but its basic doctrines remain the same and always will. The tenets of love, faithfulness, kindness and gentleness with a firm hand have been the classic mold of heroes both of old as well as of a newer model and make. To reiterate what has been previously discussed, the Chivalric Code was first mentioned in The Song of Roland, and was later personified into many such ancient tales as that of Arthur and his Knights, as well as…

The immense history of Greece could not be possible for the impressive and influential city-states located throughout the regions. Mycenae, Knossos, and Troy are three revered and questioned palatial sites that operated in similar and opposing ways. In the late 1800s, three archaeologists excavated their ways into the history books. Sir Arthur Evans became recognized as the British archaeologist who uncovered the palace at Knossos, on the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea. Heinrich Schliemann…

possible that Boko Haram could attack the U.N Embassy located in Abuja. Last week I talked about a militant group attacking the United States Consulate General building in Lagos. I believe that it is possible that Boko Haram could send another suicide bomber into the U.N. Embassy. Now the probability of it would be remote, because the focus on Boko Haram right now is to gain back their brothers, and other militant groups are focused on oil pipelines. The severity of it happening would be…

Terrorism is an international problem, which incorporates more than fear based oppressive acts. It incorporates attack, decimation of property, endeavors to harm, endeavors to execute, promulgation that endeavors to legitimize savagery, terrorizing, and dangers. Be that as it may, terrorism is characterized as "the unlawful utilization of constrain or savagery against people or property to threaten or force an administration, the non military personnel populace, or any section thereof, in…

Cosmopolitanism aims to dismantle essentialism and transcend individuals into hybrid entities where they can be ‘citizens of the world’ wherever positioned. These individuals live on the margins of societies; showing willingness to cross borders, interact with other people and nations, tapping into the cultures of other climes, accepting particularities, yet, holding on to their peculiar identity. But it is observed that so-called cosmopolitan nations and economies show colonizing tendencies…

who boosted the economy of Jamestown by bringing a new cash crop, and John Smith, a military man whose leadership allowed the colony to become a competitive force in the New World. Jamestown was beset by many obstacles in its youth; From attacks by militant Indians, to poor sanitation practices, as well as a lack of experience living in a ‘farm for sustenance’ lifestyle. Jamestown had struggles in its beginning, but as time progressed two leaders: John Smith and John Rolfe stood at the forefront…

Black Gold and the Islamic Revolution Ben Affleck not only stars in but also co-produces and directs the historical drama-thriller, Argo, which was adapted from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative Tony Mendez’s book The Master of Disguise and Joshuah Bearman’s 2007 Wired article The Great Escape. The film centers around the real-life CIA rescue mission of six American diplomats during the 1979 seizure of the United States Embassy in Tehran. The diplomat’s 52 fellow employees…