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The Girl Who Saved the World
Malala Yousafzai was just 11 years old when she began writing a blog for the BBC about her life under Taliban rule in Pakistan. The Taliban had banned girls from going to school, and Malala was determined to fight for their right to education.
By gunasekaran vr3 years ago in History
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Promising Global Economy in the Post-Pandemic Era, Addressing Inflation and Job Market Challenges
As we begin to move closer to 2022, many economic experts are forecasting a continued upswing for the global economy. While the pandemic has caused countless setbacks for businesses and individuals alike, the world has begun to put the pandemic in its rearview mirror and emerge from the dark cloud of uncertainty that has hung over it for the past 18 months. With that said, what can we expect for the economy between 2022 and June 2023?
By JOHNOY R STONE 3 years ago in History
The Secrets Behind Sealed Doors
Doors have always captivated our imagination, representing the unknown and holding the promise of hidden wonders. Throughout the world, there are numerous doors that have remained locked for decades, and even centuries. These enigmatic entrances continue to pique our curiosity, as we wonder what secrets and treasures lie behind them. In this article we will explore four intriguing doors that have managed to keep their mysteries hidden, including the Taj Mahal, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Swami Temple, and the tomb of the first Emperor of China.
By Bobby Gilmer3 years ago in History
American Youth in the Venceremos Brigade. Top Story - June 2023. Content Warning.
In the late 1960s members of the Students for a Democratic Society founded the Venceremos Brigade with assistance from Cuban officials. The SDS formed the Brigade to show solidarity between the American left and the Cuban Revolution. Its main purpose was to challenge the United States government’s policies towards Cuba, especially the embargo emplaced after the 1953 revolution. This played out at a time when the Soviet Union was competing with China for who would be the locus of authority for the Communistic world. (1) The loss of the Soviet Union’s prestige as the world’s “vanguard of international socialism, decolonization, and the struggle for the emancipation of nations under Western imperialism” was due to the rise of the People’s Republic of China. (2) However, with the success of the Cuban Revolution came a new challenger to the title. It was due to Cuba’s success in stopping United States intervention that drew many Socialists to their cause. Many of these socialists came from the United States. It is by looking at diaries and interviews from the earliest American activists transported to Cuba that we will judge how effective they were as revolutionary instruments in Cuba. We will also look at how their pride, prejudice, and ignorance affected their group dynamics.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in History
The Great Leap Forward:(Part 3)
This is the third part in an experimental history series. You can read PART 1, PART 2 here. Rather than publishing my history paper as one large piece, I am breaking it up into a few smaller parts. I would love some feed back on my social media of which is better. Thank you, and enjoy.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in History
