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Although Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” on this day, the events that inspired this speech began long before. These events would be pivotal in the American Civil Rights Movement. However, letters about this speech’s inspiration came months before Martin Luther King was still in prison. One of these… Read More »Letter on What Inspired Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
Despite early success, the American forces of the Revolutionary War suffered a major setback on August 22, 1776, when General William Howe landed his army on Long Island, New York, beginning the Battle of Long Island. This was a serious blow, forcing the Americans to battle for New York. This would be a costly battle… Read More »The Letter George Washington Wrote After His Devastating Defeat
The start of the American Civil War did not go well for the Union as they lost the first major battle, the First Battle of Bull Run. The superior Confederate leadership defeated the Union army despite having superior numbers. To ensure smooth leadership, President Abraham Lincoln appointed General George B. McClellan to command the Army… Read More »The Scathing Letter Lincoln Sent to His General
One of the greatest innovations of WWII was, without question, the development of the atomic bomb through the Manhattan Project. By the end of the conflict, warfare was changed forever, and a new level of destruction was reached. However, this did not come immediately, and took many months of research and development before testing was… Read More »Letters of the Manhattan Project – The Birth of the Atomic Age
On this day, Spain and Portugal convened in the village of Tordesillas to sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, a landmark agreement that would reshape the world. With the discovery of entirely new continents, excitement was high about the potential resources and territories these landmasses had to offer. However, at the same time, it also caused… Read More »The Treaty of Tordesillas Which Divided The World
On this day, in 1959, playwright and author Lorraine Hansberry produced her famous work, “A Raisin in the Sun”. This would become the first play produced on Broadway by an African-American woman. This work would follow the Younger family as they try to escape poverty after receiving a $10,000 insurance check. This play would become… Read More »A Raisin in The Sun – Summary, Analysis, and Themes by Lorraine
George RR Martin’s work, A Song of Ice and Fire became famous for its political machinations and stunning action scenes. Less spoken about are some of the highly quotable lines, quotes, and sayings that make you stop and think of their meaning and how we look at things. but to understand how the Game of… Read More »The Riddle of the Sellsword
There is little doubt that two of the most famous writers in the Western World are William Shakespeare and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien aka J. R. R. Tolkien. Their works have shaped many modern movies, books, and TV shows that we enjoy today. But they had also taken influence from each other as many ideas… Read More »Macbeth and Tolkein
In ancient history, few figures are as famous as the Greek writer Herodotus. His works have become famous summarizing the history of Greece and Persia and their eventual war. This has made him one of the go-to sources for people learning about this period. However, in recent years his historical accuracy has come into question.… Read More »Herodotus on the Effects of War
Brandon Sanderson is quickly becoming a rising star within the fantasy genre. His Cosmere universe has been regarded as one of the most unique and fascinating worlds in fiction, containing multiple book series including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archives. His series contain unique abilities and powers that have helped set them apart from other fantasy… Read More »Brandon Sanderson’s Advice About Learning on the Job
