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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
I have been devouring this podcast's episodes as they come out, and some I have listened to twice. It is a fascinating, well-researched plunge into the recent past at the end of WW2 and about a decade after. It focuses on how close the United States was to succumbing to the American ultra-right, describing themselves as Renaissance Nazi.
By Lana V Lynxa day ago in History
Sir Isaac Newton
A list of the most influential people of all time wouldn't be complete without Sir Isaac Newton. Newton's laws are tied to almost everything we see in everyday life. They help us understand how cars work, how baseballs move, how anything moves. Yet there was a secret side to the 17th-century scientist, which will become clear by the end of this story.
By Horace Wasongaa day ago in History
Unearthing Ancient Enigmas
In the remote sand dunes of northwestern Peru, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable find that sheds new light on the ancient religious practices and architectural prowess of pre-Incan cultures. A team of researchers, led by Luis Armando Muro Ynoñán, director of the Cultural Landscapes Archaeological Project of Ucupe — Valle de Zaña, has unearthed the remnants of a ceremonial temple dating back an astonishing 4,000 to 5,000 years.
By Kevin MacELweea day ago in History
The Olympic Games: An Intricate Connection with Politics
Historical Roots of Politics in the Olympics The intersection of politics and the Olympics can be traced back to ancient Greece, where the Games were as much a religious and political event as they were athletic. City-states often used the occasion to assert their dominance and resolve conflicts. The modern Olympics, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, aimed to promote international peace and cooperation. Yet, from the outset, political undertones were inevitable.
By Eyal Zohar3 days ago in History