3 reasons why the British Empire collapsed (or rather dissolved)
When it comes to the British Empire then two things have always fascinated me. First, the enormous size of the Empire stretched from the British Isles all the way to…
Modern History from 1500 – today.
Why (& How) Germany supported the Russian Revolution of 1917 (A Complete Guide)
While the Russian Revolution of 1917 that did end the rule (and life) of the Russian tsar Nicholas II is widely tied to the name of Vladimir Lenin that association…
3 Reasons why the Berlin Wall was built
The fall of the Berlin Wall on the 9th of November 1989 did not only mark the end of the wall that had divided Germany into two parts. It also…
The Reasons for the Berlin Blockade
One of the most heart-warming stories of the time immediately after the end of World War II is the story of the Raisin (or Candy) bombers. These American and British…