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A modern perspective on past administrations, wars and major events from political archives.
Rajaraja Chola: The Great Emperor of India
Rajaraja Chola: The Great Emperor of India Rajaraja Chola (also known as Rajaraja the Great) was a king of the Chola Dynasty in South India, who reigned from 985 to 1014 CE. He is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Chola Empire and is known for his military conquests, patronage of art and architecture, and the building of the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, one of the largest temples in India. He expanded the Chola Empire to include parts of present-day Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Malaysia. Rajaraja Chola is also credited with the development of the "Chola Administration System", which was considered one of the most efficient and centralized administrative systems of its time.
By Sujith B Y4 years ago in The Swamp
Are You Using The Best Soil For Bonsai?
Well Draining Soil for Bonsai Trees Are you using the best soil for bonsai? The answer lies in the soil’s drainage. While a lot of plants love dense, rich organic soil, bonsai trees need a mix of good soil and grit to allow water to be helf BUT also drain away without the roots rotting.
By Rachel Caspari4 years ago in The Swamp
Illegible
“Lieber Arthur, Ich bin am boden zerstört ihnen mitzuteilen dass unzere freund, Dr Rahn, erfroren aufgefunden wurde nähe des schlosses Montségur. Ich fürchte um mein Leben und habe Angst um meine Kinder. Soldaten forderten alle Dokumente zum Katharer und heiligen Gral.”
By Robert Bocklandt6 years ago in The Swamp
Nazi Propaganda and the Bandwagon Effect
To put it shortly and sweetly: Humans are hard-wired to get off on gossip. For anyone gearing up for a holier-than-thou response to that premise: you, my fellow human, are lying. You, like me and like everybody else, were blessed and cursed with our distinctly human need to be in the know. This nosiness might be thought of as one of the traits that drives people to seek community and be a part of a whole.
By Rachel G. David10 years ago in The Swamp
Little Known Facts You've Never Heard About WWII
Everyone knows about World War II - from the battles, to the leaders, to the Holocaust. We know WWII far more than its predecessor, WWI. But fewer people know the finer details. We see WWII as a tapestry seen from afar. We see the big picture, but not the smaller threads weaving through it all, crafting the cohesive whole.
By Anthony Gramuglia10 years ago in The Swamp
History of Political Cartoons
Political cartoons have surged in popularity. With more people talking about politics, and with the nation so deeply divided, it becomes apparent that everyone wants validation for their political opinions. Nothing makes someone feel better than making fun of people we feel are morally backward.
By Glenn Bushinski10 years ago in The Swamp








