Love Blooms in Unusual Places

In times of uncertainty, it is natural human behavior to search for peace and normalcy in different aspects of life. Some may say it is a form of escapism to distract the mind from horrible atrocities that are being committed in the world around us. We as a social unit mold our lives to express…

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Fascist Italy’s Jazzy History

The musical world is one greatly affected by the events of politics in the modern day. By looking into the musical history during the time of Italy under the fascist regime, we can see how modernism and the musical form is affected. However it is important to understand that the music of the 20th century…

To America With Love: A Warning From a KGB Whistleblower

On a cool winter night early in the year of 1970, Russian informants reported to Delhi police that a member of their Russian Information Center at the Soviet Embassy had vanished  suddenly during a night out at the cinema with two other associates when he failed to meet them in the lobby. His colleagues claimed…

China’s One-Child Policy

During Mao’s time as the founder and Chairman of the People’s Republic of China from 1949 until his death, it was thought that population growth was necessary for economic growth. It was around this time that the Soviet Union had implemented the Order of Maternal Glory, an awards-based system used to incentivize women to bear…

Racial “Science” and its Connection With Nazi Ideology

The term anthropometry (meaning “human measure”) refers to the study of physical human measurements ranging from the physical size and shape of the body, such as the average height and weight among populations, anatomical proportions, and craniofacial morphology, as well as measurements involving physical and mental capacities, such as grip strength, processing speed, and reaction…