‘Genius’ can be defined as the creation of something that afterwards feels like it was always here. While psychologists attempt to understand how genius occurs, history teaches that it flourishes in the strangest of situations. Such is certainly the case with the children of Patrick Brontë, an Irish cleric who married a Cornish woman and …
Though slavery in America has long since been illegal in the United States, the ramifications of the African slave trade that almost broke the new nation are still felt throughout American society, politics, and culture today. While the rest of the world had long engaged in the forced servitude of people throughout history, America was …
The attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the darkest days in US history. It not only claimed the lives of nearly 2,500 people but also thrust America into World War 2 – a decision that would cost more than 400,000 lives. Yet how many people know why Japan attacked in the first place? It …
World War II was a time of profound horror but also showcased immense courage and ingenuity. Amidst the conflict’s moral complexities, both sides fought for their deeply held beliefs. The revelation of the Holocaust’s atrocities shocked many, including German civilians who were later confronted with the grim realities of their government’s actions. Despite these moral …
The Louisiana Purchase was a significant 1803 deal where the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S., for $15 million. This acquisition significantly influenced America’s expansion westward and its development as a nation. Background and Importance The Louisiana Purchase, a monumental event in United States …
The very word “West” in American history has all sorts of different connotations; from cowboys and Indians to dust bowls and Davy Crockett, the American West is as diverse as it is expansive. The drive that led the Founding Fathers, and particular Thomas Jefferson, to seek agreements that would allow American soil to stretch from …