Spain Regrets Injustice in Mexico
When Empires Apologise: Spain’s Regret and the Long Shadow of the Conquest of Mexico[…]
Halloween & Globalization
How Halloween Went Global: A Cultural Story of Masks and Meaning Once upon a[…]
Was the Nation-State Really a Good Idea?
Was formalizing the concept of nation-states really a good idea or just a clever[…]
Orientalism
What Is Orientalism? It might sound like one of those big concepts you’re supposed[…]
Define Mnemonics— Definition, History, Evolution, and Modern Uses
If you’ve ever used a rhyme, acronym, or quirky phrase to remember something important,[…]
Picmonics: A Visual Learning Technique That Works
Have you ever struggled to remember key facts, historical events, or dense concepts? You’re[…]
Thanksgiving: History of A Complex Legacy, Gratitude and Reflection
Thanksgiving is often portrayed as a day of togetherness, gratitude, and indulgence, centered around[…]
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
Freedom of Information Act: A Tool for Transparency The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)[…]
Waltz on Rousseau
“Then what explains war among states? Rousseau’s answer is really that war occurs because[…]
What was the Pact of Paris? (Briand-Kellogg, 1928)
In the aftermath of World War I, the world sought mechanisms to prevent such[…]