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… were right-wing ideologues who cynically utilized fears of communism to crush opposition to their tyrannical regimes. … that men like Botha and Pinochet tried to erase. Both bodies revealed the atrocities that their perpetrators had … of the Permian Basin and a writer for the History News Service. He is the author of "Freedom's Main Line: The …

… to describe the legacy of loss. Although the Holocaust has come to be widely commemorated in the United States, and around the world, its … the tale of her father's mysterious birth mother, who died tragically when he was very young. Levitt had not known …

… June 23, 2016, while most of the world was awaiting the outcome of the Brexit vote, another major historical event was … the appropriate economic development model. Three child soldiers during the War of a Thousand Days (1898-1902). Between … Union Party. His most significant résumé line was his service as defense minister (2006-2009) in the …

… in eighteenth-century Britain. Electrification and telecommunications , led by nineteenth-century American … (1803-1815) prompted Parliament to divert thousands of soldiers in a heavy-handed crackdown on Luddite rebellion. … painfully apparent, often ironically so. Surely it is no coincidence that English counties such as Yorkshire, …

… perceive that reality. In so doing the words we use also become a part of the world we are trying to understand. One … the threat posed by Islamic fundamentalism. "We have yet to come to terms fully with the threat that Islamic … and rooted in the Enlightenment. Your mind-set is medieval." At several levels, then, the phrase "Muslim …

… to Christmas, head over to the local Wal-Mart. The company’s promise of “everyday low prices” is music to the … For better or worse, we’re living in a Wal-Mart World. The company now produces an astonishing 2.3 percent of the … standards as the country continues its shift to a service economy. A simple first step would be to pay …

… to question the authority of international governing bodies. His campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” is a … U.S. soldiers just as they were returning from overseas combat ( left ). The opening session of the League of … mediated disputes throughout Europe and Asia, among other accomplishments. The League’s original charter also included …

… The U.S. National Park Service, the federal agency charged with overseeing the more … the intellect with emotion and place. You can follow our common fight for independence and creating and keeping a … The family moved to the United States in 1923, and Eero studied architecture at Yale. In February 1948 Saarinen’s …

… human immune systems, HIV has also allowed tuberculosis to come thundering back as a global health threat and has … ethical framework for patient participation in research studies. The virus has also spurred scientists to create a … Inequality, and HIV The growing impact of AIDS coincided in the West with reductions in public sector …

… Dozens of women soldiers are dying in Iraq — and no one seems to care. Why do I say that? Because the outcry that many expected over the combat deaths of American women in Iraq has not taken place. … home just how high a cost the Iraq war has for us. It’s no coincidence that the two most famous soldiers of the Iraq …

… This years Veterans Day comes in the wake of fierce political campaigning over which policies best serve the interest of U.S. soldiers. Again and again, candidates in the campaign that just … we listen to the actual words of these men and women. By a coincidence of the calendar, Americans have found in annual …

… four years of Nazi occupation. Following a week of guerilla combat between Resistance fighters and the occupying German … Fourth Infantry Division. The following morning, General Dietrich von Choltitz, the German military governor and commander of the city’s German garrison, formally …

… As any viewer of television news knows, those who comment on the Arab-Israeli crisis offer many different … over highways connecting their communities, and soldiers in the Israeli army guard the routes and stop … culture and politics, and is a writer for the History News Service. …

… Jessica Vinas-Nelson  Welcome to History Talk , the podcast that brings together a … State University and director of the Center for Folklore Studies. She studies and teaches about ordinary life, and her … Vinas-Nelson. Song and band information can be found on our website. You can find our podcasts and more on our website …

… The joy of reading comes in all seasons, but many people specifically like to … picked books that are relatively accessible to a general audience, and they’re texts which I thought would engage … elected to sentence her only to probation, community service, and a $500 fine. Stevenson expertly makes the three …

… The perfect companion to nearly any summer activity is a good book. And, … ultimately turning public suspicions on the town’s Jewish community. Despite the presence of other suspects (including … present. 3. David Olusoga, The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire , Head of Zeus, 2014.  Reminding us that the …

… is already suffering from higher costs for food, rents, and services,” said Deputy Patricia Bullrich. The government’s … where tourists and porteños (inhabitants of Buenos Aires) come to exchange currency. As one walks the streets, the … of inflation and devaluation, Rosas slashed public subsidies and public works. A proponent of small government, …

… has proclaimed 2004 the “Seussentennial,” a year-long commemoration of Geisel’s work. Geisel’s books have expanded … and challenged us to make the world and our local communities better places. They’ve also reminded us that the … in Grantham, Penna., and is a writer for the History News Service. …

… When Idi Amin, commander of the Ugandan Army, seized power in Uganda on 25 …