Reaching for the Heavens: The History of Mountaineering

Reaching for the Heavens: The History of Mountaineering 2

Commonly associated with the daring ascents of formidable summits, mountaineering (sometimes known as alpinism) combines hiking, rock climbing, and snow and ice techniques.  Mountaineers must be properly equipped and skilled in dealing with variable terrain and weather conditions, such as avalanches, moraines, crevasses, and seracs, as well as altitude sickness.  They usually make use of …

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History of the Prepper Movement: From Paranoid Radicals to Mainstream

History of the Prepper Movement: From Paranoid Radicals to Mainstream 3

They use terms like “TEOTWAWKI,” have “bug out bags” meticulously packed, and stock their pantries with buckets of emergency foods which boast shelf lives of 25 years. These individuals are called “preppers,” and they pride themselves on planning for everything from natural to EMP disasters. Today, the prepper movement is growing quickly in the US, …

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Ancient Persia: From the Achaemenid Empire to the History of Iran

Ancient Persia: From the Achaemenid Empire to the History of Iran 4

Iran is the world’s 18th most populous country, and it’s a major player in both Middle Eastern and world politics. However, most mentions of Iran in the news focus on some of the many problems the country is facing, such as its controversial nuclear program, undemocratic government, and harsh gender divide. But Iran, or Persia, …

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