The Spanish themselves called them the naos de China or ‘Chinese ships’. Introduction The Manila galleons were Spanish treasure ships which transported...
The IIJA designates broadband internet access as an essential service and targets billions of dollars to close...
The Spanish conquered and stripped cultures of anything valuable, melting down objects of gold and silver. Introduction...
The real reason for inflation is clear: the increasing concentration of the American economy into the hands...
Although it is not widely discussed, and the evening news might not broadcast about it very often,...
Gambling is one of the most popular forms of entertainment nowadays, as more than 25% of the...
She won a contest with Poseidon over who would preside over the city cherished by all the...
The book mirrored the increasing power of the Christian right and its powerful lobbying organizations. By Jennifer...
The letters of Isabella d’Este give us a unique look into the lives of women in high...
On both sides of America’s abortion debate, activists are convinced that Roe v. Wade — the 1973...
We may think that women at sea were a rare occurrence through history, but this is not...
“I kind of can’t believe that we’re here after nearly a half a century of this… right...
CBC oil is a herbal remedy that has been used for generations to help people with their...
A number of important polities struggled for power, and rulers used steles to display their importance and...
The election of Gabriel Boric has consequences far beyond the country’s borders. There are many reasons the...
Russian Constructivist artists were concerned with making a new socially productive, utilitarian art. Introduction Alexander Rodchenko’s 1928...
The independent country is often viewed by Russians as part of a greater Russia – and that...
Rauschenberg’s work was ultimately a response to the saturation of electronic media in the 1960s. In 1970, Newsweek magazine...
It now proposes new crimes that could criminalize almost any protestor and give police broad powers. Introduction...
A crime or criminal offense is described as an unlawful act that is punishable by a state...
Farming began in the 4th millennium BCE in the hill country of southeastern Turkey, western Iran, and...
Higher global temperatures and more extreme weather events will reduce the reliability of food production. Introduction In...
Remnants of molecules and microbes in shards of cooking pots help researchers reconstruct prehistoric cuisines. Introduction Unearthed...
We have to learn how we can adapt the food supply system at a global and regional...
Famine was commonplace and social hierarchies were often brutally enforced. Introduction Medieval cuisine includes foods, eating habits, and...
The state has been pumping out more water than it replenished in wet years. Introduction California is...
Most of us dream of landing a big win one day, which can set us up for...
The first real colonial newspaper was the New England Courant, published as a sideline by printer James...
Fake stories have grown more sophisticated, often presented to look like a legitimate news organization. Introduction Fake...
Examining the lengthy history of print journalism in America to provide a context for understanding the digital...