James is writer and historian who has a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Manchester. He currently works as a researcher, writer, and channel lead for a YouTube channel which produces documentaries on the Second World War, Korean War, and Cold War.
Areas of Expertise
Socialist Realism: Stalin’s Control of Art in the Soviet Union
Art in the Soviet Union was tightly controlled. The state-sanctioned artistic style became known as Socialist Realism. Read on to discover more about this style.
The Siege of Leningrad: Hell on Earth During WWII
The German Wehrmacht besieged Leningrad for over two years during WWII, during that time the isolated city suffered an estimated one million civilian deaths.
How Rich Was Imperial China?
The Chinese Empire is commonly seen as economically inferior to the European imperial powers. However, for much of its history, imperial China was vastly wealthier and commanded the world economy.
The Taiping Rebellion: The Bloodiest Civil War You’ve Never Heard of
The Taiping Rebellion against the Chinese Qing Dynasty was the bloodiest civil war in history. Yet, unlike the Chinese Civil War of 1927-1949, it is hardly remembered in the West.