In 1923, Germany experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in modern history. By the end of the year, the German mark was worth practically nothing as the currency spiraled out of control. Between 1921-1923 the value of the German mark plummeted, leading to catastrophic consequences for the country’s economy and society. In a […]
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The Battle of Midway was one of the most important battles in World War II whereupon the timeline of major events lasted just a single day. In the span of a couple hours – a few minutes really – the Japanese war effort suffered a major blow. Prior to this battle the Japanese appeared unstoppable
The Trail of Tears is one of the most shameful legacies of US history. In the 1830’s nearly 60,000-100,000 Native Americans were forcibly removed from their homes and made to walk thousands of miles to a new territory in modern day Oklahoma. While the exact number of Native Americans is debated among historians, it is
The German U-boats were a deadly force during World War II, striking fear into the hearts of Allied sailors and threatening to turn the tide of the war in favor of Nazi Germany. But despite their fearsome reputation, U-boats were not invincible, and Allied forces successfully sunk a large percentage of the vessels. In this
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Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live during the American Revolution? To be caught between loyalty to your neighbors and loyalty to the British crown? Loyalists and Patriots alike faced this divisive question head on during the American Revolution. The complex issue ultimately tore apart families and communities and helped
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Are you curious about the impact and effects of one of America’s most iconic and ambitious engineering feats? The Erie Canal, built in the early 19th century, was a game-changer for the nation’s economy, connecting the eastern seaboard with the interior of the continent. In this article, we explore the canal’s economic effects and how
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Have you ever wondered what was the Native American population in the western hemisphere in 1492, before the arrival of Europeans? Just how did so few Europeans ultimately conquer and control such a vast amount of land already populated with people? Estimates from historians, anthropologists, and scholars vary wildly, further shrouding the question in mystery.
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The African slave trade during the Age of Exploration was one of the darkest periods in human history. Millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and transported across the Atlantic along the transatlantic slave routes to be sold into slavery in the Americas. But how did this system work and what routes did
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The American struggle for independence was a defining moment in world history, and many lives were lost in the struggle for independence. But just how many people actually died in the American Revolution? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you might think, as records from the time period are often incomplete
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From the towering pyramids of Egypt to the mysterious stone pillars of Easter Island, ancient civilizations built some of the world’s most impressive structures. But which ancient structures were the tallest, and just how did these civilizations manage to build such monumental creations? Ancient civilizations all over the globe built massive structures. There’s been evidence
For the vast majority of human history, the world had a population of less than 1 billion. If you look at the world population by century during this time, you will notice that while the population trend steadily increases, there are noticeable reversals. This is due to the fact that significant events had a huge
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The first recorded empire in history was established roughly 4,300 years ago by Sargon the Great ago in ancient Mesopotamia. Historians now call this the Akkadian Empire, after the capital city of Akkad. This empire must have seemed enormous at the time, considering it encompassed much of the known world. However with historical data on
