Parallels Between the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement
I was drawn to the topic of the Cold War back in high school history class. The lesson material was more interesting than what I had learned in my previous classes. The more we went in-depth with history lessons, the more I learned and became interested in history classes. Afterward came the subject concerning the […]
Unveiling the Impact of Olaudah Equiano’s Life and Work on Abolitionism
Olaudah Equiano was an important historical figure since he significantly contributed to the struggle against slavery. An enslaved person, he was fortunate enough to obtain his freedom and join the abolitionist movement in Britain. Among his numerous efforts to inform the public about the misfortunes of enslaved people, his autobiography The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah […]
Unveiling the Espionage Chronicles: Intelligence in the Cold War
Intelligence refers to the actions taken by the state to obtain valuable information from another state deemed secret for political, economic or other benefits. Intelligence has been an essential part of international relations since ancient times. The years after World War II saw an outburst of intelligence activity, which was especially dense between the US […]
Unfolding the American Racism Timeline: 1963 to Present
Since the advent of the 16th century, racism has proven to be an impossible issue in America. It stems from the slavery periods where the Blacks were subjected to inhumane conditions and denied their natural human rights. Following the Emancipation Proclamation, slavery was abolished, but this period also marked a new age of racism known […]
Unraveling the Threads of Equality and Inequality in American History
Equality and inequality have been one of the most debatable issues in American history. Although the USA is a democratic country that lauds constitutional freedom, most citizens still have doubts concerning their social status and whether they are equal. Social equality is the most valuable advantage of contemporaneity. However, this social standard was a cause […]
Exploring the Similarities: Slave Trade & Holocaust
The Atlantic slave trade and Holocaust during the Second World War were two quite similar processes in the world’s history related to race and class diversity and discrimination. The slave trade was one of the biggest and most forced migrations of people; only a few got to the United States, while the other migrants died […]