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… recognized as a center of civil resistance since May 1980, when a brutal military crackdown targeted citizens … recognized as a center of civil resistance since May 1980, when a brutal military crackdown targeted citizens … East Asia & Southeast Asia … Gwangju Then and Now …

… treatments of diabetes date back to ancient times, the most important milestone occurred when a new treatment—insulin injection—was first successfully used on January 23, 1922. Written by … to ancient times, the most important milestone occurred when a new treatment—insulin injection—was first …

… The demolition of the Berlin Wall—as well as the removal of Lenin’s statues, images of local communists, and red star … Bulgaria. The Bulgarian communist leader Todor Zhivkov was removed from power on 10 November 1989, a day after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Soon after that, when citizens gathered in public squares to demand reforms, …

… A highway bridge collapses in Minnesota, lead poisons the water of Flint, Michigan, and Americans are reminded of the fragile state of our basic infrastructure—the roads, pipes, power lines, and waterways that make … that is actually, in 2013, higher than it was in 2009, when it was at a D.   Patrick Potyondy  Okay, so there has …

… and not Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) had served as Vladimir Lenin's (1870-1924) successor. Taking Trotsky's post-exile … member of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' Party who was actively involved with the Soviets in St. Petersburg … from exile had few connections to reality, such as when he called for a popular uprising against the Stalinist …

… nowhere, so normal that we rarely consider how radically the production and consumption of food have shaped not only human culture but the environment as well (and how radically the production of food has changed over time). Sample a … of history, and go right back to the Neolithic Revolution when humans actually settled down and started farming, you …

… Money and politics. While some think these two should be like oil and water, the simple fact is they’re not. And in the wake of the 2012 Citizens United … question. What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say money in politics?   Patrick Potyondy  Well, for …

… The issues of race and racism remain as urgent as ever to … as: Since Race does not exist as a biological reality, what then is race and where did the idea develop from? What is racism? How have race and … what is race? And where did the idea develop from? And when, for that matter also? How have race and racism been …

… The shift in public opinion in favor of gay rights, … in his book, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was viewed with fear and apprehension by gays and lesbians … to ensure his continued tenure as FBI director” (39). When Welles failed to behave to Hoover’s satisfaction, …

… On World AIDS Day 2020, in the midst of another pandemic, Ohio State University History Professor Thomas McDow presented a close look at the historical factors that shaped the global spread of HIV, … response to this. And you know, from this history of HIV, when we think about that, in the United States, there are …

… On the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment the Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences … author of "Colored No More: Reinventing Black Womanhood in Washington, DC". And last but not least, we have Sarah … exercising the actual right to vote. And so, it's important when we think about these amendments, both the 15th, which …

… “Don't let them fool you,” President Barack Obama told attendees of the … A few months before his signature Affordable Care Act (ACA) was scheduled to launch, the president was offering those … treated as soldiers until repair work has been completed.” When it came to healing the wounded, he said, “the problem …

… Amin’s coup d’état was in some respects the culmination of Uganda’s tumultuous decolonization. Nationalist politics in the 1950s had been ferociously contested along religious, … When Idi Amin, commander of the Ugandan Army, seized power in Uganda on 25 January 1971, there was hope among many Ugandans that a new beginning beckoned. …

… The Black Death was the second pandemic of bubonic plague and the most devastating pandemic in world history. It was a descendant of the ancient plague that had afflicted … When it was over, the populations of Europe, China, and India were … The Black Death and Its Aftermath …

… Harmon offers ten “Moments of Insight” that he has had in the parks over the years. The list should be understood as a … park experiences.  (Author’s Note, November 2023: My essay was originally written for  Origins: Current Events in … National Expansion Memorial.  In 2018, the Memorial was redesignated as Gateway Arch National  Park .  As part …

… Since the 1970s, the " War on Drugs " has absorbed billions of dollars, … Potyondy and Mark Sokolsky interview three experts on the history of drug and alcohol regulation in America: Scott … century temperance and alcohol prohibition, Steven Siff on the illegalization and legalization of marijuana, and Clay …

… In recent years, Russia has gained prominence on the world stage. From hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, to regional interventions, to allegations of interference in foreign elections, the country's international activities suggest that its … centuries ago, or even three, four centuries ago, Russia, when it emerged on the global stage when did the Orthodox …

… On this episode of Prologued , we follow the Global War on Drugs to Afghanistan. Opium has played a … how Afghan policymakers have negotiated its position in the world throughout its history. … Afghanistan, Drugs, and the Cold War (Prologued, Season 2, Episode 4) …

… historian Geoffrey Parker for a definitive history of the Spanish Armada. In July 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed from Corunna to conquer England. … how they looked, sounded, and smelled; and what happened when they finally clashed. Looking beyond the events of 1588 …