History
Mexico: The 1968 Student Movement and Tlatelolco Massacre
Before the Summer Olympics of 1968 in Mexico, the country wasn’t exactly a democracy. In fact, it was a one-party state controlled by an authoritarian government. […]
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The Short-lived Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia
For a while after World War II, Czechoslovakia had non-communists in important posts, but the country was eventually turned into a one-party state through a coup. […]
American History
1968: Vietnam War, Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Riots in America
The war in Vietnam didn’t look like it was going to end any time soon, and the number of people drafted into military service was on the rise. This didn’t sit well with many people in the United States. […]
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The Fall of Sigurth, the Great Volsung Hero
Sigurth, the great Volsung hero, falls prey to the treachery of magic potions which eventually leads to his death. Unlike his father Sigmund, Sigurth cannot be included in Odin’s hall of dead heroes, Valhalla. […]
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The Legend of Sigurth and Brynhild
Sigurth and Brynhild get engaged to each other, yet they marry other people else due to a series of manipulations and contrivances. Moreover, the increasing obscurity of the narration often leaves the readers baffled. […]
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How the Volsung Hero Sigurth Slayed the Dragon
Sigurth, the son of the Volsung hero Sigmund, was no less great than his father. The courageous hero was famously known as the dragon-slayer after his tutor Regin encouraged him to achieve more in life. […]
American History
Law Professor Pinpoints Reasons for Arguments over U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is often cited in political arguments and culture wars. However, despite everyone reading the same document, we often disagree with one another regarding its meaning. Constitutional interpretation lies at the heart of the issue. […]
American History
Amid Calls for Changes to Constitution, Understanding How They Work
Calls to action for amending the U.S. Constitution are everywhere. As a controversial Supreme Court drafts opinions on several issues, clamor for a new amendment to the Constitution has gained momentum. In the United States, constitutional amendments can be proposed two ways. […]
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What Led to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962?
The Soviets made every effort to recruit and keep Cuba as their socialist ally. To counter US threat, they stationed missiles in Cuba resulting in the crisis famously referred to as the Cuban missile crisis. […]
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Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution
When Fidel Castro came to power, he redistributed wealth and resources, introducing agriculture reforms. He also promoted local industries to counter dependence on t US. […]