The Scottish Agricultural Revolution And The Lowland And Highlands Clearances
Both voluntary and forced migrations occurred as a result of Scotland's shift from subsistence to commercial farming.
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Languages Of Uruguay
The European occupation of Uruguay for centuries has influenced the languages of the country.
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What Is Argentine Tango Dance?
From its late 1800s roots in Argentina and Uruguay, the social dance soon spread across much of the world.
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Homelessness in Australia
According to estimates, nearly 105,000 will be homeless in Australia on any given night, predominately in the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
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Yorkville - Toronto's Original Center of Bohemian Culture
Before becoming Toronto's top destination for high-end shopping, the neighborhood of Yorkville was home to a sort of cultural renaissance.
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Home Ownership Rate by State
In some US states, low population densities and costs of living cause high rates of home ownership.
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A Brief History Of Russia
Russian culture has evolved to a significant degree throughout the last several millennia.
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Civil War In Sierra Leone And The Role Of "Blood Diamonds"
The Civil War in Sierra Leone has been one of the most grotesque ones in history, and the nation's rich diamond reserves have driven much of the violence.
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Where Did Rap And Hip Hop Music Come From?
Spreading from its origins in African American communities in 1970s New York City, today hip hop has arrived in virtually every corner of the globe.
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Australian Population By Country Of Origin
As of June, 2015, 28% of the total population of Australia, representing 6.7 million residents, were born outside the country.
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The Irish People - Cultures of the World
Despite the influence the Irish culture has had globally, they are threatened with the loss of their native Gaelic tongue in their homeland.
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The Roman Republic: 509 BCE to 27 BCE
The Roman Republic lasted from 509 BCE to 27 BCE following the end of the Roman Kingdom. It preceded the rise of Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire.
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A Brief History Of Chinese Civilization
Some of the world's earliest civilizations formed in what we now know as China and Taiwan.
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What Is WikiLeaks? Is It A Criminal Operation?
WikiLeaks was founded by Australian Julian Assange to leak government and private data to the public.
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What Languages Are Spoken In Cameroon?
Cameroon is often called "Africa in Miniature" due to the country's incredible cultural, linguistic, and geographical diversity.
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The Barbizon School Of Art
Amidst the dominant Romanticism of their era, French Barbizon artists made a significant shift towards realism.
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Leaders Who Promoted World Peace And Non-violence
These leaders proved that one can win the love and respect of millions and achieve the highest goals by practicing non-violence.
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Famous Scientists in History
Maria Sibylla Merian was a trailblazing women in the field of entomology and the first to observe the metamorphosis of caterpillars.
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Alexander the Great - World Leaders in History
Perhaps the best known imperial conqueror in history, this Macedonian Emperor was a tactical genius who founded twenty cities.
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The Roman Kingdom: 753 BCE to 509 BCE
Founded by Romulus along the Tiber River, the Roman Kingdom eventually gave way to the Roman Republic after Tarquin the Proud was dethroned.
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