… one of the most important documents in history was signed by King John of England. The Magna Carta proclaims rights that have become a part of English law and are now the foundation of the Constitution of every English-speaking nation. It…

… found in the Midwest is home to many myths and stories of the Moundbuilders. The Moundbuilders mysteries reside around the Ohio and Illinois flatlands. Though this group of people have been wiped out for thousands of years now, many archeologists…

… war was was indeed unlike any other war. Unique stratagies and new technology made this war what it was, a slow moving advancement and retreat for a period of 4 years. Important tactics and sweeps such as the Schliefen Plan, Plan 17 and use…

… in the early part of the nineteenth century prompted his work Democracy in America, in which he expressed the ability to make democracy work. Throughout his travels Tocqueville noted that private interest and personal gain motivated the actions of most…

… Easter Island is over 2,000 miles from the nearest population center, making it one of the most isolated places on Earth. A triangle of volcanic rock in the South Pacific- it is best known for the giant stone monoliths, known as Moai, that dot…

… in the Nationalist Socialist Party. Speer’s various positions within the Nazi Party, and his relationship with Adolf Hitler, consequently empowered Speer to heavily influence the Nazi war effort. Speer was said to be the Second most powerful man in…

… a person." Socrates believed strongly in these words, but why would a man face his own death, especially when an option to avoid his demise is readily available? During his Apology Socrates said; "For anything that man can tell, death may be the…

… of Independence was written to show a new theory of government, reasons why they were separating from England, and a formal declaration of war. It gave the 13 colonies freedom from England's laws. The man responsible for writing the Declaration was…

… clearest manifestations of the movement’s change of direction in the late 1960’s. Black Power was a change set out by one man to give rights back to black people and to put an end to prejudice and imperialism. One of the goals set out by Kwame Ture…

… Looking at the beginnings of civilization, one can identify a common theme between almost all prior cities and nations. This theme was and still is that these civilizations were structured and divided according to different powers, no matter it being…