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Explore the history of politics, where power, ideology, and leadership defined the strategies that shaped nations and civilizations across the ages.

Key Issues in US Presidential Elections Throughout History
Key Issues in US Presidential Elections Throughout History

What have been the biggest and most intense issues during the United States presidential elections? Are they unique to each election cycle, or are some issues recurring?

The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections
The Role of Swing States in US Presidential Elections

Swing states have played a crucial role in United States presidential elections for much of American history, particularly in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

All the Governments in Exile in WWII (and Where They Went)
All the Governments in Exile in WWII (and Where They Went)

Seeking international recognition amid the German occupation, European governments-in-exile coordinated resistance efforts in foreign countries to regain sovereignty.

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: How Russia Left World War I
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: How Russia Left World War I

Many may be unaware that the Allies almost lost World War I because Russia left the war early, freeing up thousands of German soldiers on the Eastern Front. But why?

The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved
The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved

Millionaire Harry Oakes died suddenly and violently. Decades later, his murder remains unsolved. Who plays a role in this dark and twisted tale?

Who Is Roger Stone?
Who Is Roger Stone?

Roger Stone is a divisive figure in American political history. For over five decades, his career has been marked by the use of deception for political ends, often to great effect.

What Was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
What Was the Teapot Dome Scandal?

While most Americans have heard of the Watergate scandal, the original “gold standard” for federal corruption goes to the 1920s bribery scandal known as Teapot Dome.

Liberation of the Oppressed: What Is Liberation Theology?
Liberation of the Oppressed: What Is Liberation Theology?

Liberation theology refers to Christian theological approaches that prioritize the “liberation of the oppressed.”