Let us reflect on a figure from history whose name evokes both intrigue and controversy: Richard III, the man who claimed the English throne under circumstances that have fueled debate for centuries. The infamous Richard III took the throne of England after usurping power from his nephew Edward V. This coup was widely controversial during… Read More »Richard III: A Letter on the Power and Controversy of His Ascent
The Korean War commenced as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea army crossed the 38th Parallel, initiating a full-scale invasion of South Korea. This bold move aimed to forcibly reunite the Koreas, which had been divided following World War II. The international community swiftly condemned this act, and the United Nations mobilized a relief army,… Read More »Start of the Korean War – A Letter on Aggression and Recovery
As I am writing this significant moment in history, one that I believe is worth recounting as it highlights a remarkable episode from the post-World War II era—the Berlin Airlift. The Berlin Airlift faced escalation as the USSR declared a halt to all supplies entering Berlin, effectively blockading the western half of the city amidst… Read More »A Historical Message for Fighting the Berlin Airlift
Dear Readers, the Battle of Okinawa came to an end as the last pockets of resistance of the Imperial Japanese Army surrendered on Okinawa Island, concluding the nearly three-month-long conflict. This campaign would be one of the largest and deadliest conflicts of the Pacific Theatre of WWII. This was due in no small part to… Read More »Stories From the Battle of Okinawa – The Pacific Bloodiest War
History casts a shadow over the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, as the Casket Letters were revealed and led to her eventual death. These letters, purportedly written by Mary herself, became pivotal pieces of evidence used against her in the accusation of conspiring to murder her second husband, Lord Darnley. The authenticity of these… Read More »Mary, Queen of Scots – The Letters That Brought Her Down
On June 19, Aung San Suu Kyi was born on 19 June 1945 in Rangoon (now Yangon) in Myanmar. Back then, the country was called Burma and remained under British rule until 1947. While this did mean independence from the European powers, it did not mean peace as the Myanmar government was fought with corruption and infighting… Read More »Aung San Suu Kyi – A Fighter for Democracy
The fall of France in early WWII was a serious blow to the French war effort, leaving it short on resources and operating as a government in exile. However, it did not mean an end to the war as while the country itself might have been lost, its people continued to fight. French forces either… Read More »Free French Appeal
On this day, 24 years ago, the leaders of North and South Korea convened for the first time in an effort to establish a relationship during the 2000 Inter-Korean Summit. Although it is hard to believe now, there was a time not too long ago when friendly relations between the two Koreas were not only… Read More »Historic 2000 Inter-Korean Summit: A Look Back
By the start of the 1900s, the star of China seemed to be fading, and the urgency of the Hundred Days Reform became increasingly evident. The Qing Dynasty stood as one of the wealthiest and most advanced civilizations. At its peak, the Qing contained 10% of the world’s landmass and almost a third of the… Read More »The Hundred Days Reform Modernization History
June 10 marks a dark day in American history, particularly in Salem, Massachusetts as it began the infamous Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The first victim of these trials was a local businesswoman named Bridget Bishop who was charged with practicing witchcraft and sorcery. Despite professing innocence, she would be found guilty and executed by hanging.… Read More »The 1692 First of the Salem Witch Trials
