Land Back: The Battle Against Colonialism
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous protesters unite, attempting to deal a swift blow to the dark aspects of Canada’s past.
Category: History
How the Taliban take-over is affecting women in Afghanistan
Women and girls are still uncertain about their futures in Afghanistan.
Not all Women benefited equally from the women’s suffrage movement
We need to look critically at the power imbalances, even within progressive social movements. The women’s suffrage movement achieved its initial goal of getting the vote for (some) women. But who benefited and who was left behind?
British Columbia teachers and their students process the news out of Kamloops in their classrooms
Decoration, discussion and integrating Indigenous cultures into lessons are just some of the ways that the disturbing news is responded to in class.
”The Water of the Gods:” an ancient Japanese Hot Spring that inspired filmmakers and poets has a reputation for healing
Prince Shotoku described the water in Dogo Hot Spring as “heavenly”.
In Yuukoku no Morarity, the nemesis of Sherlock starts a bloody revolution
A Japanese mystery manga that puts a dark and political new spin on the Sherlock Holmes novels.
Metal fabrication is an ancient art, and a worthwhile career path
Metalworking was highly praised in the ancient world. It was an almost spiritual skill.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey couldn’t exist without Herodotus
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is known for its Ancient Greece stories, but who is the source that kept these stories alive for thousand of years?
Is Iran going through another revolution?
Iranians are taking every chance to protest against the Islamic regime.
Separated by national borders, the Kurds struggle to control their destiny
The Kurdish people are in a constant state of conflict with the many groups and countries of the Middle East, all trying to vie for some form of control.
How the Nazis started the Space Race
Our modern rockets are based of a design that is now over 77 years old that was developed by the Nazis and adapted by Nazis hired by the US and USSR.
Chief Poundmaker exonerated at last
After being convicted of treason for his role in the Northwest Rebellion, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially recognized Poundmakers positive contribution in fighting for the rights of his nation
Greatest Moments Of Woodstock
Woodstock: the festival made of mud and LSD, bad weather and jaw dropping performances.
History of the Notre Dame Cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is the most famous of the gothic cathedrals of the middle ages. A solid 856 years has filled this historical landmark with memorable tales.
War is unnecessary, but it certainly did help!
The unseen benefits of wars that you might not expect
Think the partition of India was totally the British Empire’s fault? Think again!
The real roots behind the Partition of India
The epic WWII battle people barely know about
What was the Battle of the Scheldt and why does it hold any significance for Canadians?
The genocide that caused the death of 1.5 million Armenians
Almost 104 years ago around 1.5 million Armenians were murdered during the Armenian Genocide.
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