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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.

Russo-Ukrainian War: Donbas offensive unfolds
Russian forces, Ukraine officials say, have begun a much-anticipated Donbas offensive in multiple Ukrainian cities. Rocket and artillery fire rained down on the targeted Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian media reported a series of explosions. Considerable damage was caused. An estimated 40-50,000 Ukrainian soldiers are believed to be in the Donbas region.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Russo-Ukrainian War: Russian forces gives hold-outs time to surrender
Army General Sergey Shoygu, in a final attempt at playing humanitarian of the year, gave the last remaining Ukrainian troops situated at Mariupol's Azovstal iron and steel works plant time to surrender. Shoygu claimed urban districts around Mariupol were left deserted. There were no Ukrainian forces in sight.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Russian Warship Moskva Sinks Off Ukraine, State Media Reports
A Russian warship that was damaged by an explosion on Wednesday has sunk, Russia's defence ministry has said. Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was being towed to port when "stormy seas" caused it to sink, according to a ministry message.
By Vasile Garabajiu4 years ago in The Swamp
Life of Akca Hatun, the Wife of Sultan Alp Arsalan Biography in English
Akca khan normally named Akca Hatun was the spouse of Alp Arslan- the second Seljuk Sultan and the victorious at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 A.D. The one who opened the doors of Anatolia for Turkmans.
By Muharam Ali4 years ago in The Swamp
The Conspiracy of Movement
In the modern day, the majority of Americans use cars for everyday transportation. Out of 335 million Americans, there are 276 million registered automobiles. 91% of American households have access to a car, and the average citizen spends more than 100 minutes within a car every day.
By Miles Rafael Bairley-Ujueta4 years ago in The Swamp
The Jallianwala Bagh Hatyakand (Massacre) Ousted Barbarous Britain From India
The Jallianwala Bagh Hatyakand (Massacre): Highlights The massacre took place on April 13, 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab British troops under Brig. Gen. Dyer fired indiscriminately at unarmed protesters The Rowlatt Acts allowed imprisonment without trial and judicial review Brig. Gen. Reginald Edward Harry Dyer was given the task of restoring order Jallianwala Bagh was the first spark that led to Indian Independence The BJP-led central government took renovation of the Jallianwala Bagh Udham Singh killed Michael O’Dwyer at Caxton Hall in London on March 13 1940 Udham Singh was tried and found guilty of murdering and hanged in July 1940
By SA News Channel4 years ago in The Swamp
When Rulers Abdicate: 4 Monarchs Who Chose To Give Their Thrones Up
Unlike an elected official, a monarch is usually born into their future role. They are usually never chosen and even if elected, are very difficult to remove. Generally, once you become a monarch, you’re expected to stay in that role until the day you die.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in The Swamp
The Two Assassinated American Presidents Overlooked by History
Throughout America’s history, four out of it’s forty-six Presidents were assassinated. Out of these four tragic events, the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy continue to be spoken about today. There have been movies, books, documentaries and all manner of conspiracies regarding their deaths. People the world over are likely to know the names of these two men and the way in which they were killed.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in The Swamp
Russian forces withdrawn from northern Ukraine
The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia is continuing. The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence, on Friday, 8 April 2022, reported via its official Twitter account that Russian military forces have withdrawn fully from northern Ukraine.
By Shain Thomas4 years ago in The Swamp
Ukraine tells Nato: Donbas battle will be like second world war
Kyiv has called for more heavy weaponry from its western allies and “ruinous” sanctions against Moscow, saying the scale of any impending Russian assault on eastern Ukraine would remind Nato members of the second world war.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in The Swamp
Ship of Dreams
On 10 April 1912, when the largest ocean liner in service at that time, RMS Titanic, started its maiden voyage from Southampton, it was a new beginning in history. With at least 2,224 people on board, including a number of prominent personalities, the luxury ship that was nicknamed ‘Millionaire’s Special’ was en route to New York City on that day.
By Harshit Johri4 years ago in The Swamp
The Psychology of Assassins
Since the beginning of time, there are numerous instances of autocracies, psychological militants, and war crooks going after destinations of social legacy trying to all the more rapidly vanquish social orders and delete their social personalities. For instance, the conscious ethnic purifying and obliteration of libraries and galleries during the Bosnian conflict; the Taliban annihilating Buddhist legacy antiques of Afghanistan; ISIS going after significant strict locales and landmarks in Syria and Iraq. Each of these is a work to eradicate a remarkable social legacy and destroy any indications of multiculturalism.
By Ronaldo 4 years ago in The Swamp