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.

Quakerism, The Religion of Peace and Progress
Who are the Quakers? Quakers, more formally known as the Religious Society of Friends are a Religious group whose roots go back to Anabaptist Christianity similar to that of the Amish and Mennonite Traditions. The Quakers were started by George Fox in 1600s England. Fox was the son of a very puritanical family in Drayton-in-the-clay in the East Midlands. Fox like many Christians of his time was raised on the values of turning the other cheek, pacifism, doing onto others as you would want done to you, loving thy neighbour, etc. But in the days of George Fox, the English Civil War broke out, a horrendous war that drew a line between Catholics and Protestants. Fox was disgusted at the hypocrisy of both sides of the war. On one hand claiming to be peace loving but on the other hand having no issue taking the life of another because of an argument over scripture among other things.
By Ashyr H.4 years ago in The Swamp
Victory in Germany
“Victory in Germany!” I have a friend in Germany now, who said everyone has a car, a place to park it and a home. They must have won in 1945 then right?
By Ed Dovigi4 years ago in The Swamp
A Discussion on Gender Terminology and Language Change
Representative Emanuel Cleaver II opened the 117th Congress session with a controversial end to his prayer: “amen and a woman.” Cleaver meant it as a pun to illustrate the current high number of female members of Congress. His intent seemed good, though his timing seemed sacrilegious and inappropriate to some.
By Eileen Davis4 years ago in The Swamp
The Astrology of John F Kennedy - how the assassination affected Jackie, Bobby and Ted Kennedy
A look at how the assassination of John F Kennedy affected Jackie, Bobby, and Ted. The astrological indicators are so numerous, that only transits (moving planets) will be examined in this article. Only the major aspects of less than 2 degrees will be considered. (The house cusps may not be exact because the birth times of the individuals may not be 100% accurate).
By Pamella Richards4 years ago in The Swamp
What Happened To The Children Of History's Most Evil Men?
Nathan Phelps Nathan Phelps (born in 1958) is the son of Westboro Baptist Church Pastor Fred Phelps (1929–2014), who earned notoriety for his demonstrations at funerals around the United States. Nathan, the sixth of thirteen children, was thought his father's radical interpretation of Calvinism from an early age. Extreme physical punishments and abuse were complimented by harsh nutritional and health standards and other excessive expectations.
By Chelsea Rose4 years ago in The Swamp
Saddam Hussein life Biography
Saddam Hussein (28 April 1937 - 30 December 2006) was a brutal dictator in Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He was President of Iraq for more than two decades and was a heroin Iraq’s military conflicts with Iran and the United States.
By Shreya Poudel4 years ago in The Swamp
Afghanistan: The graveyard of Empires(II)
All is not lost still. That is what I feel amidst all the chaos. We have faced the worst and together we have always succeeded. It sounds like a superhero tale but when it comes to real-life there is no single identity like a superhero but we all contribute in whatever ways we can to make a difference.
By Adarsh Kumar Singh4 years ago in The Swamp
This Classroom Experiment Explains How Hitler Rose to Power & No One Protested
"Why did the Nazis rise to power in Germany and why were the Germans ignorant about the Holocaust and concentration camps? Why didn't anyone protest the fascism?", a student asked his history teacher.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in The Swamp
Arab Spring moment
The Middle Easterner Spring started in December 2010 when a Tunisian road merchant, Mohammed Bouazizi, lit a fire and grumbled about the seizure of his vegetables by police for neglecting to get a license. The fights emitted on the capital city Tunis made the president Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali down and disappeared to Saudi Arabia. In mid-2011 enemy of government fights spread to the purported Middle Easterner Spring, an influx of fights, agitators, and common turmoil in the Bedouin talking nations of North Africa and the Center East.
By Hari Lama4 years ago in The Swamp
Are Schools Whitewashing Juneteenth And Our Curriculum?
Are Schools Whitewashing Juneteenth And Our Curriculum? June 19, 1866, is one of the most consequential moments in Black history. All races and ages need to understand the struggles people of color (POC) have overcome for decades. But, as time has passed, it has become clear that many children and adults have little knowledge of Juneteenth and what it truly means. This can be explained that it could be because of the lack of Black history in schools. This is not the only time Americans have whitewashed or ignored POC history and unfortunately most likely will not be the last.
By Madison Gonce4 years ago in The Swamp
The Day of Remembrance and the Legality of Racism
What do you do when random acts of bigotry weave themselves into the fabric of daily life, but you are not in a targeted group? Say something or nothing, do something or nothing? Or some other combination of words and actions? I've seen people who will not and do not publicly denounce bigotry justify their lack of words by pointing out that their actions speak louder.
By Maria Shimizu Christensen4 years ago in The Swamp
Battle Of Haldighati
Prelude To The Battle Of Haldighati Upon his ascension to the Mughal throne, Akbar had embarked on a policy of conquest of the Rajputana region. Using a combination of diplomacy and brute force, many kingdoms of Rajputana submitted to Mughal overlordship except for Mewar.
By sanju unique 4 years ago in The Swamp