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… In April 2009, Somali pirates attempted to capture an American-flagged … to sustain themselves in deep sea until the vessel actually comes by." Under the pirates' command, the Sirius Star sailed to a mooring off the coast … Somalia … Pirates of Puntland, Somalia …

… the fact that our nation is almost certainly about to make some presidential history. Each of the current front runners … important new biographical details to the traditional commander-in-chief profile. After having 43 presidents cut … also promise to set some precedents. Rudy Giuliani would become only the second divorced president but, more important, …

… the global economy. This conversation has raised uncomfortable questions about contemporary businesses and … came face to face with the ethical dilemmas of an Atlantic commercial system dependent on enslaved labor. An … and abstention. By placing responsibility on consumers, some reformers were able to make headway with ethical …

… What would cause an apparently normal young woman to commit such a brutal act? Some commentators believe they have the answers to these … Infanticide: Something New Under the Sun? …

… additional nation (Israel) developed nuclear weapons. To some degree, the success of this nonproliferation policy … The Republican-dominated U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, a landmark measure negotiated … disarmament and other pledges made in the NPT. Ignoring the commitments made by his Democratic and Republican …

… of John G. Roberts Jr. Because he’s a devout Catholic, some senators — even Catholic senators — suggest that he’s … he would most likely recuse himself. It must have been an uncomfortable moment for both Durbin and Roberts, Catholic to … weight to this concern is the fact that Roberts will become the fourth Catholic on this Court — the largest number …

… how the disenfranchisement of criminal offenders was common before the Civil War. Following the 13th and 14th … to the major vocabulary from the article and the lesson’s compelling question, “How do some votes count less than others?” Following this … Why Some Votes Have Counted Less Than Others …

… of books about the Founding Fathers either. Yet there’s something empty about such reverence if our elected … 2, Section 2, couldn’t be clearer: “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United … there any grant of the sweeping powers now claimed for the commander in chief. Indeed, the congressional power to …

… last week when American sailors and Navy Seals foiled Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. But pirates never give … European prisoners.   Then, as now, the United States was coming out of a long and costly war (with England). Then, … Today, President Obama hopes to reduce American military commitments abroad as the Iraq war winds down. Pirate …

… boys, River and Blue. Folks, you can unveil yourselves and come on to the screen if you'd like. Welcome thank you for … submitted questions when you registered, and we'll answer some of those to begin with. We'll also be collecting … when they go into economic recession, they double down on extracting the natural resources, right? And this is …

… international race for the arctic . He tells us about the complex and perhaps explosive historical dimensions of … Jeffrey Dunifon. Thanks for being on the show, Nick and welcome.   Dr. Nicholas Breyfogle   Thank you so much, Patrick. … One is, is that it appears that under the ice, there are extraordinary amounts of oil and natural gas. The other …

… Dr. Nicholas Breyfogle  Welcome to "Election 2020: Insights from History" coming to you … submitted questions when you registered and we'll answer some of those to begin with. We'll also be collecting … hour has flown by and our apologies to everybody who asked extraordinarily interesting questions that we didn't quite …

… Dr. Nicholas Breyfogle  Welcome to "Medieval Women's Rights: Setting the Stage for … Day today, and Women's History Month this month, we welcome Professor Sara Butler, who will speak to us about women … throughout history and try and get a better sense of some of the obstacles that have stood in the way of gender …

… In 2009, according to the International Maritime Commission, the waters off the northeastern coast of Somalia had more acts of piracy than anywhere in the world. … or disciplined enough to survive in the new world of global competition. Phillips aims to deliver his cargo as …

… and what it can tell us about  changing conceptions of the common good. In addition, host Patrick Potyondy interviews … Mark Sokolsky  Welcome to History Talk , where we bring together a panel of … as 2013.   Patrick Potyondy  Great, and can you give us some details on the report cards' size and scope, maybe a …

… Brenna Miller   Welcome to History Talk, the podcast that brings together a … and they say that Rome fell because of immigration and sometimes they also say, because of the decline of morality, … of proto national hero, you know, the British have to do extraordinary back bends to try to figure out how they can …

… American Revolution , and the Early American Republic. This compilation gathers together some of his important essays published or delivered between … is his discussion of “Anglicization.” Rather than becoming less and less British as the 17th and 18th centuries …

… Distinguished Lecturer, Nichols is a frequent public commentator on U.S. politics and foreign policy. Nichols is … Nicholas Breyfogle   Hello, and welcome to "How does ideology drive US foreign relations?" … Okay. So using this moment in our opening to branch off to some of these really important topics, today I'll do three …