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How Hitler Used Education to Spread Propaganda
Propaganda has long been a powerful tool for shaping public perception, and if there’s one thing history repeatedly shows, it’s that propaganda is often weaponized to oppress the vulnerable. After rising to power in 1933, Hitler used Nazi propaganda to strengthen his control. One key strategy was the use of anti-Semitism. Religious hostility toward Jewish…
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The Role of German Unification in the Lead-Up to WW1
Did the assassination of one man really cause the First World War? On the 28th of June 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand. Many historians agree that this event alone was not the cause of World War One, but rather was the ultimate trigger in…
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Understanding Racial Terrorism in America through Ida B. Wells
What is a modern world? What does it mean to be part of a western society? It’s 2025, and I still struggle to answer what it means to be part of this new age. So much has happened since the beginning of the 21st century; we have witnessed the greatest developments in technology and innovation,…
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Why We Celebrate Love on February 14th
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, honors love and is rooted in the story of Saint Valentine, a priest who defied Emperor Claudius II’s marriage ban in the 3rd century. His love for couples led to his execution, and today, we commemorate his sacrifice by expressing affection to loved ones, emphasizing the importance of nurturing…
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Understanding the National Assembly in the French Revolution
The French Revolution challenged the very foundations of authoritarian rule across Europe. It propelled a political transformation in France, while introducing new ideologies and values. During the revolutionary years France was dominated by a period of instability and corruption. The people saw the rise and fall of several different governments. Never had a Nation experienced…
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