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How Tall Was Genghis Khan? Debunking the Myths
How Tall Was Genghis Khan? Debunking the Myths

There is no doubt that Genghis Khan is one of history’s most significant figures. But how tall was Genghis Khan, given all the myths and mysteries wrapped around him?

What Is the Most Widely Spoken Language in Africa?
What Is the Most Widely Spoken Language in Africa?

Africa has well over a thousand active languages, but which one is the most widely spoken?

How Did Queen Victoria’s Childhood Impact Her Reign?
How Did Queen Victoria’s Childhood Impact Her Reign?

Queen Victoria’s isolated, rule-bound childhood undoubtedly shaped her reign as the Queen of England.

Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?
Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?

The Red Ball Express, a famed truck convoy system during World War II, was commandeered predominantly by African Americans.

How Did the Industrial Revolution Take Place in Non-Western Countries?
How Did the Industrial Revolution Take Place in Non-Western Countries?

In many non-Western nations, the Industrial Revolution did not begin until the 20th century.

What Is the Philosophy of Film?
What Is the Philosophy of Film?

We examine the new field called Philosophy of Film, defining its scope versus philosophy’s ties to other arts.

Mussolini’s Gamble: How Italy’s Weakness Led to WWII Failure
Mussolini’s Gamble: How Italy’s Weakness Led to WWII Failure

History’s biggest war snagged Italy on June 10, 1940. Though strong on the surface, Italy faced a host of issues that handicapped Mussolini’s ambitions of a new Roman Empire.

The Father of Existentialism: Who Was Søren Kierkegaard?
The Father of Existentialism: Who Was Søren Kierkegaard?

Søren Kierkegaard is among the most distinguished philosophers in history.