India’s government has revoked the special status of Kashmir as an independent area, Al-Jazeera reported. The move has enraged Pakistan officials, likening it to Nazi ideology. Kashmir has been disputed over for 70 years by India and Pakistan. […]
Federal Reserve chairmen are partly blaming trade wars for the Fed interest rate cut, according to “The Washington Post.” Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell announced the cut on July 31, citing weak global growth and trade tensions. Other economic forces also play a role in federal interest rates. […]
What caused the Civil War? No discussion introducing the American Civil War would be complete without an extensive analysis of slavery and the economic conditions of the antebellum world. Delve into the complexities of the years leading up to the Civil War. Find out what was happening at the state and federal levels of government that put Americans on the road to war. […]
Although Plato and Aristotle are still regarded as being among history’s greatest minds, their scientific theories may seem quaint by today’s standards. Nevertheless, a closer look at these theories reveals that they were actually quite logical. And, how does Aristotle’s account of the four earthly elements measure up according to today’s thinking? […]
The Cavendish banana is facing extinction, HuffPost reported. Bananas are an $8-billion-a-year industry and are sent to countries all over the world. Bananas are a great example of how foods are delocalized and introduced to the global food market. […]
Is coffee bad for your heart? The answer is complicated. We examine media stories on the issue, comparing the information to evidence from the actual medical trials to determine whether we can make a case for coffee’s health risks. […]
After the Netherlands achieved independence from Spain, Dutch merchants set sail for America. Discover what made the Dutch colony so successful. […]
As Spain’s economy declined in the 17th century, France seemed poised to become Europe’s leading power. Explore France’s rise and fall in the New World. […]
America in 1492 was not a new world. Find out who lived here before the Europeans headed west in the 15th century, and what the rest of the world looked like before Christopher Columbus.
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Forty-three percent of cars built in Mexico and Canada are Detroit-brand vehicles, the “Detroit Free Press” said. Similarly, 47% of vehicles sold in the United States were imported. Historically, automobile production revolutionized the business of factory labor. […]
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