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Couples participate in a "marathon dance" in the Roaring Twenties. Editorial credit: Everett Historical / Shutterstock.com.

What Were the Roaring 20s?

In the Western world, the 1920s were a definitive decade full of progress. This has earned them the term "the Roaring 20s".

May 13, 2019 16:34

Religious Beliefs In Greenland

The majority of Greenland's population adheres to Protestant Christianity.

May 7, 2019 16:34

A man poses with a sign protesting the Iraq War. Editorial credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com.

Which US Presidents Led The US Through Its Major Wars?

From the American Revolution to the Second Persian Gulf War, here is a list of the Presidents who led the United States through its greatest armed conflicts.

May 6, 2019 12:11

Buddhist headdresses from the Sui and Tang dynasties.

The Most Powerful Dynasties Of Medieval China

The Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming are the important dynasties of Medieval China.

May 2, 2019 11:54

A Trail of Tears memorial plaque in Tennessee. Editorial credit: JNix / Shutterstock.com.

Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of indigenous people from the Eastern United States into present day Oklahoma in the 1830s.

April 30, 2019 16:07

The Biggest Cities in Morocco

The Atlantic port of Casablanca is by far the largest of all Moroccan cities, and one of the most important cities in all of North Africa.

April 30, 2019 12:35

Statue of Sir Francis Drake in The Hoe in Plymouth, England.

Sir Francis Drake - Famous Explorers of the World

English navigator and admiral Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world.

April 29, 2019 12:16

The official residence of the president of Georgia. Editorial credit: joyfull / Shutterstock.com.

Presidents Of Georgia Since 1991

Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, these Presidents have been Georgia's Heads of State and Commanders-in-Chief.

April 24, 2019 14:09

At the start of the 20th century, Jews accounted for 57% of Europe’s total population, but in 1991 Jews made up only 16% of Europe’s total population.

Why Has The Jewish Population In Europe Declined Over The Years?

Europe has experienced a loss of the Jewish population over the years and several reasons can be attributed to this fact.

April 23, 2019 17:42

Pope Stephen II, technically the shortest-running pope of all time. Editorial credit: jorisvo / Shutterstock.com.

Popes With The Shortest Papal Reign In History

Pope Stephen II reigned as pope for only two days.

April 18, 2019 14:18

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. Williamsburg is said to be the prototypical example of a gentrified neighborhood. Editorial credit: jumis / Shutterstock.com.

What is Gentrification?

Gentrification occurs when new, wealthier residents move into an area and increase the property values, often pushing out older residents who can’t afford the newly rising rents or property taxes.

April 17, 2019 11:43