World History Archives - Page 15 of 39 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • April 21, 2023

    Francisco Pizarro

    Francisco Pizarro (c. 1471-1541) was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire and founded Lima, Peru, in the 16th century.

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  • Francisco Pizarro
  • April 14, 2023

    Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) was a powerful queen consort of France and England, known for her intelligence, political savvy, and patronage of the arts.

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  • Eleanor of Acquitaine
  • April 12, 2023

    JFK’s Ich Bin Ein Berliner Speech

    In 1963, US President John F. Kennedy gave a famous speech in Berlin, Germany, declaring “Ich bin ein Berliner” (“I am a Berliner”) in support of the city’s people who were divided by the Berlin Wall. The speech symbolized US solidarity with West Berlin and opposition to Soviet control of East Germany.

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  • JFK's Ich Bin Ein Berliner Speech
  • April 11, 2023

    The Marburg Files

    The Marburg Files, also known as the Nazi Secret Service Files, were documents detailing espionage activities of the Nazi regime in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean before and during World War II. The files were discovered in 1946 and helped to expose the extent of Nazi influence in the region, as well as the complicity of some Latin American governments.

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  • Marburg Files
  • April 7, 2023

    Filibusters in Central America

    The term “filibuster” refers to the actions of US citizens who attempted to seize control of countries in Central America in the 19th century. These individuals, also known as “filibusteros,” often acted without the support of the US government and were motivated by various political and economic interests. The filibusters were involved in conflicts in Nicaragua, Honduras, and other countries, but ultimately failed to establish lasting control.

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  • Filibuster In Central America
  • March 17, 2023

    Wilsonianism: Woodrow Wilson’s Post-World War I Era Geopolitics

    Wilsonianism refers to the foreign policy and political philosophy of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, characterized by a belief in international cooperation, democracy, and self-determination. Wilson’s ideas were influential in the creation of the League of Nations and the post-World War I order.

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  • March 15, 2023

    The Co-evolution of Dogs & Humans

    Dogs have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. They were originally used for hunting and protection, but have since become valued companions and service animals. Throughout history, dogs have been featured in art, literature, and mythology, and have played important roles in human society.

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  • History of Dogs & Humans