Sasha Putt
Sasha is a History graduate with a specialization in 20th-century politics and the development of extreme ideology, writing his major research paper on the radical right in First World War Britain and France. He holds an MA in History from the University of Toronto and a BA in History from Durham University.
Articles by Sasha Putt
5 European Treaties That Shaped the Continent’s HistoryInternational treaties can drastically shift the political landscape. Here are 5 European treaties that still affect the continent to this day.
11 Epic Battles That Changed the Course of HistoryWar has often been the driving force in changing human history. Here are eleven epic battles whose outcomes are still felt to this very day.
War has often been the driving force in changing human history. Here are eleven epic battles whose outcomes are still felt to this very day.
Warsaw Uprising vs. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: What’s the Difference?Read on to discover the similarities and differences of two of history’s most heroic acts of defiance.
Read on to discover the similarities and differences of two of history’s most heroic acts of defiance.
7 Wars That Nearly Happened (But Didn’t)Throughout history, the world has been brought close to devastating wars, that were prevented by last-minute interventions. Here are 7 events where war almost broke out.
Throughout history, the world has been brought close to devastating wars, that were prevented by last-minute interventions. Here are 7 events where war almost broke out.
The Nigerian Civil War: The Conflict that Captivated the WorldWithin ten years of its independence, the Nigerian Civil War erupted into a violent conflict built upon ethnic tension, which resulted in the death of nearly 3 million people.
Within ten years of its independence, the Nigerian Civil War erupted into a violent conflict built upon ethnic tension, which resulted in the death of nearly 3 million people.
The Nigerian Civil War: The Birth of the NGO?The Nigerian Civil War precipitated one of the worst crises of the twentieth century, which was instrumental in the development of the international aid movement.
The Nigerian Civil War: Foreign Intervention, Oil, & IdeologyThe Nigerian Civil War drew the attention of the world as global superpowers chose which side to support to further their own interests.
The Nigerian Civil War drew the attention of the world as global superpowers chose which side to support to further their own interests.
Britain’s Information Research Department: Is it Secret Propaganda?The Cold War brought a new wave of covert operations in Britain, as the Foreign Office established the Information Research Department to counter Soviet propaganda.
Benito Mussolini’s Rise to Power: From Biennio Rosso to March on RomeBenito Mussolini seized power in Italy following years of political turmoil. In the process, he completely reinvented his ideology, using the First World War and subsequent fallout as inspiration.
Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy following years of political turmoil. In the process, he completely reinvented his ideology, using the First World War and subsequent fallout as inspiration.
Bir Tawil: The Unclaimed Land That No One WantsThe British occupation and division of Egypt and Sudan created one of the world’s most interesting borders. Unclaimed by any country, the Bir Tawil stands alone as terra nullius.