Leon Trotsky’s expulsion from the Soviet Union marked a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of the early 20th century. A prominent Marxist revolutionary and one of the key figures in the Russian Revolution of 1917, Trotsky played a crucial role in the establishment…
Read MoreThe Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 served as one of the most dangerous episodes in the history of the Cold War. It was a critical moment in which the United States and the Soviet Union teetered on the brink of nuclear war. The crisis…
Read MoreOn October 6, 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during one of the holiest days of the Jewish people. The Yom Kippur War marked a significant turn in the history of the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Their goal…
Read MoreToday marks the anniversary of an event that dramatically shaped the 20th century: the end of the Russian Czar’s control over his country. The History Channel writes, “Crowned on May 26, 1894, Nicholas was neither trained nor inclined to rule, which did not help the…
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