Cold War tensions between the USSR and United States hit an all-time high during the 1960s. Events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and building the Berlin Wall were just a few examples of how extreme things were. In Asia, North and South Korea were only a decade past the terrible …
Read MoreCharles Robert Jenkins, A US Defector To North Korea
Japan’s Sengoku period between 1467 and 1615 was a time of political intrigue, war, and change on a massive scale. The enormous demand for samurai marked a shift in culture that forever altered Japanese history. One of the fascinating tales from this period is the story of Yasuke the black …
The military histories of Germany and China before the Second World War were inextricably linked. One interesting testament to their close ties was when in March 1938, the German Wehrmacht crossed the border into Austria. The event was known as the Anschluss but is sometimes called the Blumenkrieg, or the …
Read MoreChiang Wei-Kuo: The Chinese Soldier Who Fought For The Wehrmacht
In 1786, only a few years after the War for Independence, American veterans rose against the governor over taxation and the impossibility of paying off debt. This uprising was called Shays’ Rebellion. How did another revolt multiply after the American War of Independence? What caused Shays’ Rebellion, and what was …
Read MoreWhat Caused Shays’ Rebellion and How Did It Impact US History?
There’s a forgotten island in the middle of the Ob River in Siberia. It’s called Nazino or Nazinsky Island, after the nearest village. Those who live today may know it by another, secret name. You won’t find this name on Google or Apple Maps. Seventy years ago, terrible things happened …
The Chippewa tribe, or Ojibwe Indians, is one of North America’s largest American Indian tribal groups. This tribe has a glorious history and an exciting culture. Some people believe that they were the most powerful group in the Great Lakes area. Are you interested to learn more about the Chippewa …
The Miami Tribe is a Native American nation from the Great Lakes region of the United States. They primarily use one of the Algonquian languages and are known to be a part of the Great Lake tribes. This tribe occupied the region now known as the name Indiana, the western …
At the 90th Academy Awards, Black Panther’s cast stunned the world with their stylish looks. Lupita Nyong’O’s hair, in particular, was the talk of the town. Hairstylist Vernon François styled her hair into three braided crescents wrapping around her head with gold thread woven in. Though it felt unique to many, the …
Read MoreThe Amasunzu Hairstyle: A Traditional Rwandan Haircut
Before she was a businesswoman, television personality, and inside trader, a young Martha Stewart modeled professionally. Martha Stewart was born on August 3, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Her first job was babysitting for members of the New York Yankees like Mickey Mantle, Gil McDougald, and Yogi Berra. When …
Read MoreYoung Martha Stewart: Amazing Photos From Her Modeling Career
Annie Oakley was one of the most famous sharpshooters from the United States during the Wild West. Under Buffalo Bill’s tutelage, she performed in his Wild West show, becoming one of the first American female stars. From Hollywood films to Broadway musicals, actresses like Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbara Stanwyck, and Reba McEntire have …
