The height of the witch frenzy was marked by the publication of the Malleus Maleficarum (“Hammer of...
The witch-hunts of early modern Europe took place against a backdrop of rapid social, economic, and religious...
Introduction The experience of democracy that has lasted just over ten years is characterized by strong social...
The Weimar Republic came to bear for many the humiliation of World War I and the blame...
The crowd began beating Czolgosz and McKinley said, “Go easy on him, boys.” Introduction Leon Frank Czołgosz...
He called himself a “stalwart of stalwarts” and yelled “Arthur is President now!” Introduction “I am a...
The Seattle Times described her “earthy sophistication and humor,” “highly expressive face,” and “mastery of words. By...
Queen Bona helps us understand how elite Renaissance women acquired, maintained, and negotiated power. Among the women...
Many rightfully view the United States’ contradictory rhetoric about democracy and embrace of autocrats as hypocritical. The...
The mere questioning of how Israel uses the funds is a major taboo. By Ramzy Baroud On...
Islamic literature shows how Muslims used textual imagery to give a vivid picture of their prophet. Introduction...
Preserved in the language of Arabic, the Qur’an is Islam’s sacred text. Introduction The Qur’an, the sacred...
Are you looking for a small, snuggly, and furry canine to be your best buddy who also...
The real world consequences of those conspiracies have now exploded. What is the cost of propaganda, misinformation...
Specific strategies for sharpening our critical and empathetic listening skills. Active Listening Overview Active listening refers to...
How environmental, physical, cognitive, and personal factors, and bad listening practices, present barriers to effective listening. Introduction...
It originated with Truman’s Executive Order 9835, which required that all federal civil service employees be screened...
From the beginning of the war, Merrick was suspected of disloyalty. The American Civil War was not...
A mass immigrant rights movement is at the cutting edge of the struggle against transnational corporate exploitation....
A forgotten war with unforgettable consequences. Introduction A tourist visiting the National Mall in Washington, D.C. today...
These texts excruciatingly detail the human horror and the treachery of a mass murder, now known as...
People have been fleeing conditions of economic uncertainty caused by this “war” and unimaginable violence for decades....
The sacred festivities date back to to the foundation of the city Tenochtitlan in the 14th century....
Day of the Dead rituals help people connect with their ancestors, which the Aztecs believed was key...
By David McMillen Introduction The year 1946 marked the closing of an era and the beginning of...
A spate of political bombings in 1894 would lead to the so-called Trial of the Thirty in...
Prior to 1860, presidents used constitutional power to pardon and commute sentences sparingly. A deep dive into history...
His role as chief executive of a new republic demanded a range of skills and talents with...
The biggest challenge for the nation now is restoring public faith in the voting process. One of...
When a decision is made and people don’t get the outcome they want, they often tend to...