history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
The 19th-Century Genocide of the Circassian People
Circassian history is known only in the broadest of outlines to regional specialists and not at all to most outside observers.
Rebecca Ruth GouldPublished 3 years ago in The SwampKing George VI
Our dear Queen’s (Elizabeth II) father, this King served our country through the Second World War. Unexpectedly becoming King after King Edward VIII abdicated, George VI became a conscientious and dedicated King, working hard to adapt to the role he was “suddenly thrown into.” With the support of his wife, Elizabeth, being reserved in nature with a deep religious belief, George VI overcame hardships --- both physical and political --- to become the King we admire today.
Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 3 years ago in The SwampHistory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Born on January 15, 1929, we celebrate a holiday in honor of a man who was not a president, nor an explorer, nor a saint. Rather he was a Baptist minister and an American leader of the 1960s civil rights movement named for the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther after his father was inspired by a trip to Luther’s Wittenberg.
Bill PetroPublished 3 years ago in The SwampSaratoga
In light of what happened on January 6th we should be reminded of the great struggles that were fought in order to establish this nation. This is one such story.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 3 years ago in The SwampPulitzer prize-winner journalist who exposed the lies of Vietnam and broke the pentagon papers
In the seventies and eighties, teenagers automatically fascinated by the United States, the Vietnam War, Che Guevara, the Beatles, and so on. From a political point of view, the Vietnam War, the incursion of the then US President Richard Nixon, and the greatness of the American media, became a permanent attraction in the lives of many. Among them are Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, and his immortal work, All the Presidents Man, and Katherine Graham, a patient of The Washington Post. However, Neil Shihan, whose 'Paramvir Chakra' quality of heroism was based on journalism, remained relatively unknown. However, anyone who has read Neil's book, A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul von and America in Vietnam, at the right age, will have only immense respect and admiration for Shihan. It is not just a story of journalism that will appeal to media professionals. It is a charter. Be it an individual or a country; It's an amazing story of how once he got unlimited power, how he became a monster. But she made history. Journalism in America today stands on the same heroic history. The importance of this journalism, which has challenged Donald Trump and his shameless business from the first day of his presidency, has been underlined by Trump himself in the last few days. That confirmed Trump's ambush. Trump may have shaken American democracy. But the local media assured that it would not be too messy. Seeing that, Neil Shihan must have given up his life with satisfaction.
Yogesh SawantPublished 3 years ago in The SwampBarry Goldwater the man behind Donald trump
Barry Goldwater the man who too many is a mystery but is important in our timeline he inspire the regeneration of conservativism in America and led to a few of our best known politicians.
Jacob L DykePublished 3 years ago in The SwampHow the Arabs Made the Slave Trade Worse
Over the years, the worldwide discourse on slavery was solely focused on the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the wrongdoings of American and European slave merchants. One alternative slavery tradition remains mostly unnoticed and is even treated as a taboo although it absolutely was a key part of African history and had a large impact on the continent.
ElMehdi ElAzharyPublished 3 years ago in The SwampThe legacy of imperialist European powers in the underdevelopment of modern age Africa
The legacy of imperialist European powers in the underdevelopment of modern age Africa has had a significant impact on the country’s ability to grow and prosper. Africa is currently stuck in continuous destruction, but the true origins of this desolation existed prior to the 21st century and is the result of the arrival and usurpation of African colonies by European empires and powers. Many African colonies were exploited by the imperialist systems set up by European empires and are very much still in this position in the 21st century. One must understand that ‘underdevelopment’ does not refer to poverty alone but rather any blockade in the way of the development of a person or group whether it be mentally, culturally, politically, and economically (Rodney,1972 p.23-24).
Tawana ChabayanzaraPublished 3 years ago in The SwampIs it beneficial to read the history?
History is the brief description of all the things happens in the past. So, this is very beneficial to read the history of past. Many of the circumstances and happenings are described briefly in the history books and also in some novels. Some of the people are very curious about reading the history and want to know that what happens in the next and how they overcome that situation. What make them courageous to do that thing and who gave them the idea of doing that. So, all these things are present in the history books and everyone can readout that and get inspiration of doing things and handle that also. By reading history we will be able to know about the facts. We know about the past; the history is full of incidents and realities and also different situations.
maryam nisarPublished 3 years ago in The SwampViolence as a political tool
Violence as a political tool Terrorism is a political weapon Despite the religious claims of some terrorist groups, what all terrorists seek is to force a political change on the nations they try to terrorise. Terrorism is another political tool, one used mostly (but not exclusively) by non democratic governments and non democratic groups, wishing to overthrow a democracy. If the advocates of direct action and physical violence could engage in the democratic process and gain a majority they would not need to destroy life and property. They know they can never peacefully persuade a majority and so they seek to force change by violence. Violence is the tool of those who have lost the argument. Violence has the short term aim of providing localised dominance and the longer term aim of provoking fear. Fear of violence is more effective, politically, than the localised short term physical effects of actual violence. Fear can affect huge numbers of people spread over large areas, fear can influence attitudes as well as actions.
Peter RosePublished 3 years ago in The SwampWho was Vlad Țepeș?
Vlad Țepeș- Did you know that in modern day Romanian Dracul means “The Devil?” Vlad Țepeș had many nicknames some being “Dracula, and Vlad Dracula.” There are many others and I may refer to Vlad as those other nicknames throughout the story. Vlad was Viovode of Wallachia three times from the year 1448 until his death. Vlad is often referenced as a very important leader of Wallachian history. He is also referenced as a national hero of Romania. Vlad Țepeș became the ruler of Wallachia in the year 1436. Vlad Dracul was the father of Dracula and his younger brother Radu.
Drake WaggonerPublished 3 years ago in The SwampThe Victorian Era
“A Golden Age” “A Golden Calm” “An Indian Summer” “A Long Afternoon” “When she came to the throne coaches still ran; men wore stocks, shaved their upper lips and ate oysters out of barrels. Women said ‘La!’ and owned no property. Well-nigh two generations had slipped by --- of steamboats, railways, telegraphs, telephones, bicycles, electric light and now these motor cars. Morals had changed, manners had changed. The middle class (had been) buttressed, chiselled, polished, till it was almost indistinguishable from the nobility. (It was) an era that had canonised hypocrisy, so that to seem respectable was to be.” (Soames Forsyte reflects on Victoria’s reign, he was a character in “The Forsyte Saga” by John Galsworthy)
Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp