Friday, November 15

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15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!
7Jun By Matthew BootenNo Comments
History

15 Unbelievable Facts About The French Revolution!

Today, the French Revolution is remembered for having created the basic fundamental principles of a modern Western liberal democracy. This got me thinking what are some interesting facts about the French Revolution? Lasting between May 1789 and November 1799, the French Revolution would expand the rights of the peasant class (also known as the Third Estate before the revolution) greatly, and mark the beginning of the end for France's Bourbon monarchy... In its place, France would see the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, before the Bourbon Restoration in 1814, and the subsequent rise of Napoleon III (the nephew of Napoleon I) before becoming a republic in 1870. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Louis XVI Was a Reformer Today, we tend to remembe...
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15 Absolutely Awesome Facts About The Cold War!
31May By Regina SamuelsNo Comments
History

15 Absolutely Awesome Facts About The Cold War!

The Cold War is remembered for being one of the most turbulent times in world politics ever. Even by 21st century standards. This got me thinking, what are some cool facts about the Cold War everybody should know? Spanning from the mid-to-late 1940's (either 1946, 1947 or 1948 depending on who you ask) to 1989 (when the Berlin Wall - pictured above - came down) or 1991 (when the USSR collapsed) chances are that you lived through at least part of the Cold War! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Anglo-American Relations Today, the UK and US are the closest of allies. However, before WWI, both countries had quite a bit of animosity towards one another. WWI would see the two countries unite against their common enemy: Imperial Germany - which ...
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15 Facts About The Soviet Union History Tends to Forget!
24May By Simon BlaugNo Comments
History

15 Facts About The Soviet Union History Tends to Forget!

During the Cold War, the USSR was the quintessential boogeyman, used by politicians the world over to pass legislation. Yet, even thirty years after its demise, we still know very little about the country. So, what are some cool facts about the Soviet Union? Going from a backwater country ravaged by war in the early 1920's, leaders like Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin would soon turn the USSR into one of the world's two main superpowers - alongside the US - leading to the Cold War. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It isn't meant to glorify or demonize the USSR or communism as a whole, whilst they did do many things right, they also did just as many things wrong. Please, no political rhetoric. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({...
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15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!
17May By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!

Today, Ulysses S. Grant is remembered for being the 18th President of the United States, between 1869 and 1877. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Ulysses S. Grant? Grant's presidency presided over a rather tumultuous time in US history - reconstruction. As far as his presidency is concerned, Grant's has historically been viewed as one of the worst, yet, recent years have seen the public come to view his presidency as one of the better ones we've had to date! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Gifted With Horses The man who'd eventually become President Ulysses S. Grant, would be born to a tanner (a leather maker) and his wife in Ohio, on April 22 1827. As with many children of his day, a young Ulysses was taug...
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15 Incredible Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte You Need to Know!
10May By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

15 Incredible Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte You Need to Know!

When you think of the greatest conquerors and statesmen history has ever produced, it's hard not to think of Napoleon Bonaparte. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Napoleon Bonaparte we should all know? Upon assuming power, Napoleon's people were bitterly divided. By appealing to both the conservatives and liberals in the country, Napoleon became one of the most beloved world leaders history has ever seen, with his historical significance still playing out today! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Into an Influential Family The man history remembers as Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15 1769 on the island of Corsica (which had recently French territory only months before Napoleon's birth), being born to lawy...
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15 Interesting Facts About Joseph Stalin Everyone Should Know!
3May By Simon BlaugNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Joseph Stalin Everyone Should Know!

Today, Joseph Stalin is famous for being the USSR's de facto dictator from 1927 until his death in 1953. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Joseph Stalin? During WWII, Stalin would prove to be an invaluable ally for the West, helping to defeat Nazi Germany. Following the war, however, Stalin would become the West's main antagonist, through his attempts to expand communism into Western Europe. Stalin would also help to promote pre-existing concepts like anti-capitalism in the West, a concept that is still around today (partly due to Stalin)! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. A Proud Georgian Despite growing up to be the head of a country often referred to as "Russia" by the West, Russians were by no means the only e...
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15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!
26Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!

Today, Adolf Hitler is one of the most hated men to have ever held political office (and that's saying something!) This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Adolf Hitler that everyone should know? Regardless of your political views, we can probably all agree that Hitler was a truly horrible human being. Not only did he lead Germany down the path that led to WWII, he also systematically eliminate six million Jews and other "undesirables" in the holocaust. As such, much has been written about his life so that future generation (eg. you and me) don't ever make the truly horrible decisions that Adolf Hitler did... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Poor But Lived The High Life As with many famous world leaders, Hitler w...
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15 Facts About Julius Caesar You Need to Know!
19Apr By Regina SamuelsNo Comments
History

15 Facts About Julius Caesar You Need to Know!

Today, Julius Caesar is remembered for being one of history's greatest statesmen and generals. This got me thinking, what are some cool and interesting facts about Julius Caesar? Over the course of his life, Julius Caesar went from venerated general, to respected statesman, to the man who paved the way for the hugely influential Roman Empire (which in turn helped to create the modern western world as we know it...) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Into a Well Connected Patrician Family During both the Roman Kingdom and Roman Republic, the ruling class were known as the patricians. In many ways, the patricians acted much like Medieval European nobility did, having many titles as well as vast lands and wealth to go with it... In 100 BC...
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15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!
12Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!

Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States between 1953 and 1961. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower? Today, Eisenhower is ranked among the greatest presidents this country has ever had, owing mostly to Eisenhower's dynamic nature as a politician and world leader... Eisenhower's presidency presided over some of the most turbulent times in US and international politics, such as McCarthyism, the U-2 spy plane incident and the launch of the first Soviet satellite, Sputnik. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. "Dwight" Wasn't His Name Today, we remember the 34th president's name for "Dwight David Eisenhower" or more commonly "Dwight D. Eisenhower." However, technically "Dwig...
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15 Interesting Facts About Margaret Thatcher Everyone Should Know!
5Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Margaret Thatcher Everyone Should Know!

Margaret Thatcher served as the first female Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 until 1990. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Margaret Thatcher that we should all know! During her premiership, Thatcher's unique blend of one nation conservatism, often known as Thatcherism, has led to her being one of the most admired prime ministers in history (often just behind Winston Churchill) as well as one of the most divisive... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Her Father Was an Alderman The woman that would grow up to become Margaret Thatcher was born Margaret Roberts, above her father's grocery store in Grantham in 1925. For most of his life, Margaret's father, Alfred, was the local greengrocer. However, shortly after M...
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