Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic women in the industry of arts. This is to say that she has delved in both Visual Arts and personalized literary art. She is one of the most significant symbols in the area of creativity because of love. Without love, Frida won’t be Frida. This is to …
Jewish Resistance
On this day, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was crushed by the Nazi regime. This was a resistance movement organized by the Jews of Warsaw in a desperate attempt to stop the Nazis from exterminating the Jewish inhabitants of the city. Despite being badly outnumbered and having only a handful of weapons, the Jews bravely resisted …
The Creation of Israel
On this day in 1948, Israel officially declared statehood, becoming an official Jewish state within the Middle East. This move was met with controversy globally back then and remains a contentious issue today. This is due to many countries still not recognizing Israel’s legitimacy today and its use of statehood as a way to block …
How to Write A Reflection Paper
When it comes to writing letters and documents, people typically think you’re only supposed to analyze and understand the topic. But sometimes, papers aren’t about what you know and more about what you feel. These are reflection papers and talk about how a topic or experience touches you in a personal way. There are many …
End of Apartheid
On this day 32 years ago, Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, becoming the first black ruler of the country since its colonization centuries ago. This was more than just a token move though and was seen as the official end to apartheid, a racist and repressive policy that had marginalized the majority …
Winston Churchill’s VE Day
The 8th of May stands as a critical moment in history as this marked the official surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied powers, bringing the end to almost 6 years of war. Celebrations were felt across the entire world from the Soviet Union to Great Britain. In the British Empire, the celebration was commemorated …
Fall of French Indochina
On this day 70 years ago, a French garrison of nearly 12,000 French soldiers surrendered to a much larger Vietnamese army in Dien Bien Phu. This decisive engagement sent shockwaves across the world, marking one of the largest defeats a colonial power suffered at the hands of their subjects. For Vietnam though, it stands as …
Letters from the Desert
Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as T.E. Lawrence or the mythologized Lawrence of Arabia, remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th century. He played a pivotal role in the Arab Revolt during World War I in this time of adventure and daring. Though poorly armed and trained, Lawrence turned the Arab tribes …
The Gladiator Emperor
In the year 2000, Riddley Scott came out with his historical fiction movie, Gladiator, starring Russel Qrow and Joaquin Phoenix. This movie took place during the high point of the Roman Empire when it stood as Europe’s sole superpower. One of the most memorable characters in this movie is the villainous Emperor Commodus. Not only …
Real-Life European Samurai
With the release of the Shogun miniseries, many people are fascinated by the dealings of the Europeans and Japanese during the 1600s. For many, the character of John Blackthorne must be fascinating, to be one of the first Europeans to set foot in Japan and to become a respected Samurai. But while John is a …
Willy And Nicky Correspondence: Last Attempts to Stop WWI
WWI is often attributed largely to the actions of Imperial Germany and the Russian Empire, with Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II being blamed for their weak leadership and imperialist policies. While this is true to a certain extent, they were also ironically among the last people who attempted to stop the war. A …
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Myth or Reality: Caligula Named His Horse Consul
When we think of mad rulers in history, one of the names that is sure to come out is Caligula. Compared to his illustrious grandfather, Agustus Ceasar, Caligula’s reign was filled with stories of madness. From sending an army to collect seashells to building a bridge of boats simply to ride across, it seemed like …
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How to Write A Character Reference Letter
When applying for a job, one thing that is often requested from candidates is references. These are letters from previous employers, co-workers, or classmates who have worked with the candidate. The letters are meant to give an idea of what the worker is like and whether they would fit the business. A lot of rides …
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