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… was promptly arrested and imprisoned, where he would die of tuberculosis in 1918. But while the assassin’s fate … lives and change the face of the planet for generations to come. Gavrilo Princip Legend tells that shortly before his … a variety of events geared towards promoting peace in the future, including art exhibitions and unveilings, sporting …

… of well-publicized workplace raids to terrorize immigrant communities. Although immigrants bear the brunt of these … of workers' rights. The recent increase in worksite raids comes, not coincidentally, at a moment when, despite a … of history and director of Latin American and Ethnic Studies at Lewis & Clark College. …

… While not explicitly backing Manila, Obama stressed his commitment to preserving stability in  the South China Sea . … Boxer Rebellion in China targeted Westerners, 2,500 U.S. soldiers quickly traversed the South China Sea to help suppress … as the key to wealth, prestige, and regional stability. The future of the Philippines will be tied closely to …

… this new western sailing route was vital to Spain’s future as an international power. In 1494, after Christopher Columbus returned from the West Indies, the Spanish and Portuguese governments signed a deal … in, some of them to work off debts. Magellan’s second-in-command was the Spanish overseer and accountant, Juan de …

… South Vietnam’s governments also had serious problems. The Diem regime (1954-63) wanted to defeat or at least contain the Viet Cong but could not rally non-Communist South Vietnamese behind it, prompting the United … to happen. (Similarly, some Americans in 1963 thought that Diem could continue in office if he fired his brother Nhu – …

… , and  Molly Farrell  to discuss the past, present, and future of reproductive rights and reproductive justice. What … they evolved over time? When, how, and why did abortion become such a controversial topic in the United States? How … are Mytheli Sreenivas, associate professor of Women's Studies and History at Ohio State University, Allison Norris, a …

… reportedly a casualty of the disease, although he did not die from it. Mosaics from the apse in the Basilica of San … Justinian is the figure in the center. The mosaics were completed in 547 CE. Because there have been multiple … that Justinian’s government had to direct the removal of bodies from the city and their mass burial outside the walls. …

… Now that Ford Motor Company has announced its “Way Forward” restructuring plan, does the auto maker have a real future? Without doubt. Can its current chairman and CEO, … pictures and words in ads was certainly a risk. When Henry died in 1947, his once heroic reputation had sunk so low — …

… nation must choose between alternative ways of life, “communist or free,” Truman declared. Truman shook off fears … not permanent safety. As dreams of destroying communism died, Truman’s approval ratings steadily declined. When the … Vietnam? Guerrilla war erases the line between enemy soldiers and civilians. The world is already uneasy about a war …

… dot the landscape and stand beside opera houses and statues commemorating prominent figures of German cultural heritage. … and live. One of the better examples is the “Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas” or the Memorial to the … the Berlin Wall itself. The city honors ordinary people who died trying to cross the border as well as those who …

… Ehrlich predicted that hundreds of millions of people would die in a global famine in the 1970s unless the rise in human … visions of Malthus, Ehrlich, and other doomsayers have not come to pass.  Drawing on a rich variety of government … Ó Gráda believes that this trend will continue into the future.  Global food production has increased by one-third …

… huge bestsellers. We celebrate the Founders’ audacity and commitment, marvel at their battlefield heroics, literary … taxes for the rich and welfare provisions for the neediest, we have allowed our material inequalities to … They imagined that they were acting in behalf of future generations and humanity at large. Turning a …

… economically most important countries in the world, the outcome of these elections is significant not just for … direct involvement in politics ended in 1985. (Right) Soldiers guarding Guanabara Palace in Rio de Janeiro, March 31, … was elected president of Brazil in 1985 but fell ill and died before he was sworn in. Aécio began his political …

… to the center of the world economy interest in China's future place in the international community has grown. Odd Arne Westad explores China's … foreign powers. Thus, Westad proposes China's international future depends on not only itself, but also on how others …

… debate between Kyrgyzstan and the United States over the future of the American air base in Manas, just outside the … collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Central Asia has become an increasingly important pivot in international … as cotton in Uzbekistan)—even if the end of Moscow's subsidies for unprofitable factories put the local economies in a …

… Over the next three years, the Bolsheviks (soon renamed Communists) would have to win power in a bloody civil war … given the senseless slaughter of millions of soldiers during the First World War, the October Revolution … a critique of capitalism, and he described the socialist future only in vague terms. Nowhere did he outline what …

… ten historical moments help us understand the long and complicated relationships Catalunya has had with Spain as … to Spanish and French, known as Catalan. 2. Catalunya: A Medieval Borderland Miniature of Charlemagne and four Muslim … limiting factor in voter turnout. 10. Uncertainty about the Future One of the proposed flags of an independent nation of …

… barley ( left ) and hops ( right ) are the acceptable ingredients in beer according to the  Reinheitsgebot.   Half a … a city in present-day Bavaria, limited the acceptable ingredients in beer to “barley, hops, and water.” At the time, a … the price of beer per Maß (a Bavarian liter) and to limit competition for cereal grains used to bake bread. A …

… Nicholas Breyfogle:   Hello, and welcome to Early Encounters with Penguins brought to you by the … Humanities. Ellen is a very prolific author in medieval environmental history and global water history. She's … flightless black and white seabird that was an expert swimmer, stood erect on land, and laid small nests of very few …

… cultures, and belief systems. In the Late Antique and medieval eras, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Islam, and … was crucified. Elias bought Jesus’ robe from a Roman soldier at Golgotha and brought it back to Mtskheta. As he … only after St. Nino spent an entire night praying for it to come back. From its bark, once it was grounded, flowed holy …

… Trump held up Carrier, an air conditioning and heating company, as a symbol of the plight of American … And automation will only further reduce employment in the future. An industrial robot places food on pallets in a … they are unlikely to handle gracefully. Inequality and the Future of Trade An unusual feature of today’s opposition to …

… Before 1600 (the period most of the English precedents come from), of course, one has to be careful when using … is a distinct possibility that William II was assassinated) died violent deaths at the hands of their subjects. Some, … quietly murdered. Others, like Richard I and Richard III, died fighting the rebels. Another two, King Stephen in 1141 …

… The early version was small (around 30 clerics) and comprised only of “cardinal priests” who served parishes … historical evidence, and most scholars think that Peter died somewhere far from Rome, probably never having even … who promptly healed the sick emperor though a full immersion baptism at the Lateran. Constantine was so …

… Here's an essay question for you.  When future generations look back on our times, what do you think … in the Cold War — it drove decision-making within the communist bloc through the 1950s.  For Lüthi, alternative … definition of "genuine" communism.  It seems plausible that future historians will look at China's eventual turn toward …