The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution, a monumental event in world history, unfolded during the early 20th century and brought significant political, social, and economic changes to Russia. This watershed moment led …
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How walking in nature can help ease depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need …
The Opium Wars
The Opium Wars, also known as the First and Second China Wars, were a series of conflicts between the British Empire and the Chinese Qing Dynasty during the 19th century. These wars were primarily …
Trans employee who tweeted about Dave Chappell special suspended by Netflix
David Chappelle received substantial criticism for his jokes and comments about trans people in his Netflix special, The Closer, which aired on 5 October. The backlash goes beyond comments in the …
International Day of The Girl
International Day of The Girl is a day celebrated annually on 11 October to recognise the challenges girls face worldwide and promote their empowerment. The day was established by the United Nations …
Rasta forerunners – Early Jamaican preachers
The making of the Rastafari movement can be seen in two parts: restoring the dignity of black people that slavery and colonisation had stripped from them and setting them on a spiritual path that was …
The Russian Empire: From expansion to the demise of empire
Russia’s expansion in Asia: A prelude to conflict
The Russian Empire’s expansion in Asia began during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Under his rule, Russia started …
European colonisation of Southeast Asia
The European colonisation of Southeast Asia was a significant historical event that drastically transformed the region’s political, economic, and cultural landscape. European imperialism in …
Vladimir Lenin: The revolutionary leader who shaped a nation
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian communist revolutionary and politician who played an integral role in forming the Soviet Union. Born on 22 April 1870 in …
What is cancel culture, and are there any benefits?
In a world full of cancel culture, it’s hard to know what to do. We’re constantly being told that if we don’t agree with someone or something, the best thing to do is cancel them …
Teaser trailer for Colin Kaepernick series, Colin in Black and White released
A teaser trailer for Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay’s upcoming Netflix limited series Colin in Black & White has been released.
The six-episode scripted drama chronicles Kaepernick’s …
Sir Francis Kerr-Jarrett – Jamaican landowner
Francis Kerr-Jarrett was a landowner and sugar manufacturer in Jamaica. He served as Custos Rotulorum of Saint James Parish, Jamaica, from 1933–1965.
Custos rotulorum is Latin for ‘keeper of the …