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  • September 10, 2024

    Operation Dynamo: The Little Ships of Dunkirk

    The Little Ships of Dunkirk refers to a fleet of over 800 civilian vessels that evacuated British and Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, during World War II in May and June 1940. This heroic operation, known as the Dunkirk evacuation or Operation Dynamo, saved thousands from imminent capture by German forces.

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  • Little Ships of Dunkirk
  • September 9, 2024

    History of Mass Communication

    The history of mass communication evolved from oral traditions and written texts to the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, leading to newspapers and books. The 20th century saw radio, television, and the internet, revolutionizing information dissemination, ultimately shaping modern society’s communication landscape.

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  • History of Mass Communication
  • September 3, 2024

    Voyage of the Sarimanok

    In the mid-1980s, Bob Hobman and Chico Hansen sought to prove ancient Indonesians made direct voyages to Madagascar. They built the Sarimanok using ancient techniques, but faced severe challenges, including illness and high seas. Despite setbacks, their 65-day journey affirmed the maritime capabilities of ancient navigators.

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  • Sarimanok Voyage
  • August 7, 2024

    Germany After WW1

    After World War One, Germany faced economic hardship, political instability, and societal unrest. The Weimar Republic (1919-1933) struggled with hyperinflation and political extremism. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party exploited these conditions, promising stability and nationalist revival, eventually seizing power in 1933, leading to the collapse of the Weimar Republic.

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  • Germany After WW1
  • August 1, 2024

    The Rescue of Benito Mussolini

    In 1943, during World War II, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was rescued from imprisonment by Nazi German forces led by Otto Skorzeny. This daring operation, known as the Gran Sasso raid, involved a dramatic glider assault and secured Mussolini’s release from captivity.

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  • Rescue of Mussolini
  • July 31, 2024

    America’s Holocaust Fail

    The U.S. government’s response to the Holocaust during World War II was grossly inadequate, including limited refugee admission, a lack of active intervention against the Nazi genocide, and delayed military action. This failure highlights a tragic neglect of humanitarian responsibility in the face of immense suffering and atrocities.

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  • U.S. Holocaust Fail
  • July 22, 2024

    Lady Justice

    Lady Justice is a symbolic representation of the moral force in judicial systems. Often depicted as a blindfolded figure with a scale and sword, she embodies impartiality, the fair distribution of law, and the swift execution of justice, emphasizing that law should be applied without favoritism.

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  • image of lady justice holding the scales in front of a government building