The Tragic Story of Mt. Gox
The MtGox hack was one of the biggest and most high-profile incidents in the history of cryptocurrency. In 2014, the Japan-based exchange, which was once the largest Bitcoin exchange in…
The United Kingdom’s Vote for Brexit and Withdrawal from the European Union
On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom made a historic vote to leave the European Union. This move, commonly known as Brexit, sent shockwaves through the country and the world,…
The History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day has a rich history that spans several centuries, and it has evolved over time to become a global celebration of love and affection.
From Pyramids to Skyscrapers: How the Elite have Shaped History
Multi-national corporations and ancient Egyptian dynasties may seem vastly different at first glance, but upon closer examination, there are striking similarities between the two. Both have wielded immense power and…
What was the “Long Telegram”?
The "Long Telegram" was a message sent by George F. Kennan, then the U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union, to the U.S. State Department in February 1946. It was a…
The Battle of Hamburger Hill
This Battle of Hamburger Hill took place in May 1969 and is little-known but important event from the Vietnam War. The battle was fought by U.S. and South Vietnamese forces…
The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Closer Look at the Brink of Nuclear War
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a political and military standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union that occurred between October 16 and October 28, 1962. The crisis was…
10 Technologies That Did Not Exist in 2008 but are Common Today
They say technology moves fast. When you read through this list, you may very well agree! Many of these technologies (or companies) did not exist fifteen years ago (or were…