When you want to understand a relationship between two countries, you have to look at their history together. And in the spirit of the China and Europe relationships, nothing shows it better than the Opium Wars. They were a pivotal and humiliating juncture in China’s history. The two armed conflicts delivered a catastrophic result for … Read more
In the past few years, you’ve probably heard the term blockchain. With the surge of bitcoin and other crypto currencies in 2017, it is almost impossible not to hear the term. Yet, in the last quarter of 2017, only 21 million people in the world owned a blockchain wallet, or a wallet where they store crypto currencies. … Read more
Alcoholism is the most serious form of problem drinking. Described as strong, and often uncontrollable desire to drink, sufferers often place drinking above all other obligations. That can sometimes fall onto family and work. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 80% of adults have tried alcohol at some point … Read more
Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya People of the Terminal Classic Period. In the 2000s, the ancient Mayan temple was classified as one of the new seven wonders of the world. The archeological site is located in Tunim, Mexico, and it is the second most visited place in Mexico. It … Read more
Every year, Berlin is the center for top architects around the world to present their designs. Since 2008, Berlin in Germany gathers top architects for the World Architectural Festival. The annual event focuses mostly on groundbreaking international projects. There are 31 categories in which architects compete. This year, the event will take place from November … Read more
“I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment of my life if I don’t go out with Halley’s Comet. The Almighty has said, no doubt: “Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in … Read more
Industrial fishing now occupies a third of the planet. Fishing is one of the most significant drivers of decline in ocean wildlife populations. The number of overfished stocks has tripled in the last 50 years. As of today, one third of the world’s accessed fisheries are pushed beyond their biological limit. Overfishing is closely linked … Read more
Between October and November 1922, Benito Mussolini’s so-called March on Rome took place in Italy. This moment was of utmost importance not just for Italy, but for the entire world. As it turns out, the event would shape the history of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the world. The March on Rome marked the first fascist … Read more
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Prophetess Vanga, or Baba Vanga as she is known on the Balkans, can be easily put in the same sentence as Nostradamus. Many people like to call her the Nostradamus … Read more
King Leopold II is a person that many believe should be put in the same sentence with Hitler, Stalin and other dictators of the modern world. However, he is not. It is funny that he is rarely part of the history books, and not many people are known with his actions and deeds. Leopold II … Read more