Conclave Time: How Does the Election of the New Pope Work?
Every conclave has had its peculiarities and oddities: here we have gathered the most surprising ones from History. The word conclave (from the Latin “cum clave,” literally meaning…
When was the Panama Canal built? And how does it work?
How to go from New York to San Francisco without going around South America? By digging through rock: that’s how…
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES Artois and Champagne The end of mobile warfare in 1914 left the Germans in control of most…
The Life and Impact of Jimmy Carter
Life and Impact of Jimmy Carter From Peanut Farm to Public Service As our nation bids farewell to Jimmy Carter,…
The invention of paper and the history of its production from its origins to the present day
The invention of paper and the history of its production How many times a day do we use paper, not only for writing, but for a thousand other…
Europe’s 1946 Geopolitical Landscape
Europe 1946 – To truly grasp the complexity of Europe’s 1946 geopolitical landscape, let’s delve beyond the headlines and explore…
Is War Coming to South America?
War Coming to South America What Happens in Venezuela After Maduro’s Referendum on Guyana The referendum on annexing the Essequibo…
Africa, between natural resources and poverty.
Africa natural resources and poverty Africa is a continent where contradictions appear amplified and almost jarring; you go from large…
The History of Flag Football
The History of Flag Football Origins of the Game Flag football has its origins in the early days of American football. Like many sports, it evolved over time…
In the United States, rural areas are depopulating and school becomes a mirage
Rural areas are depopulating The Lawsuit in North Carolina Small towns and inland states are having increasing difficulties guaranteeing adequate…