War Memoirs like Donut Hole by RC LeBeau and other war biographies impact how we view past armed conflicts and history as a whole. War is a significant part of human history. Throughout ages, war has shaped nations, the human psyche, and people. Kingdoms rose and fell because of wars. Countries have been united andContinue reading “War Memoirs: How they Influence the Way We Look at History”
Category Archives: History
Perks of Reading Historical Fiction Books
History and literature are two of the most significant things in life. The former is the account of the past events that happened in the lives of people while the latter is the way of life. When blended together, each of their remarkable aspects complements each other forming a wonderful whole. Thus, a literary genreContinue reading “Perks of Reading Historical Fiction Books”
The History of Poetry and its Influence on Humanity
Many scholars and scientists suggest that poetry is one of the earliest literary forms of expression developed by primitive human beings, second to cave paintings and engravings, which constitutes the oldest-known instances of visual presentation in the historical timeline of humanity’s artistic evolution. When early humans discovered that they were able to portray and communicateContinue reading “The History of Poetry and its Influence on Humanity”
5 Gold Facts about the Gold Rush
One of the most highly-definitive aspects of the Wild-Wild West’s great frontier was the California Gold Rush, a phenomenon unlike any other which went on to influence the earliest notions of the modern American dream. The discovery of gold in the mid 1800’s resulted in thousands of Americans (and even foreigners) from all over theContinue reading “5 Gold Facts about the Gold Rush”
Promising Historical Fiction Authors That You Should Know
History and literature are two different things. The former is the study of the full series of events from the past that center on people and their affairs. The latter, however, is the platform that contains a wide array of written and printed material that possesses artistic value and long lasting merit. How awesome wouldContinue reading “Promising Historical Fiction Authors That You Should Know”
4 Stirring Civil War Fiction Novels to Check-out
Have you ever wondered about the impact of Civil War to people? Based on the destruction and death that it caused, it has truly affected thousands of lives until today. The descendants of both people that witnessed the horrors of the war and people that were killed are definitely aware of how the Civil WarContinue reading “4 Stirring Civil War Fiction Novels to Check-out”
Terrorism: Definition, Types, Attacks
Perhaps you are familiar with the word “terrorism,” because it has been your topic in school, discussed it with your friends, or heard it in the news. With that, you may have already been educated about the basic idea of it. It may have caused you fear imagining what could happen if there will beContinue reading “Terrorism: Definition, Types, Attacks”
4 Touching Books about Famine and Hunger
Famine is a horrifying situation every person and place in this world fear to experience. Can you just imagine the constant fumbling of stomachs of the citizens but nobody can solve the problem? It is a nightmare having to sleep for God knows how many days without consuming food and water, not because they don’tContinue reading “4 Touching Books about Famine and Hunger”
Civil War: Its Causes and Outbreak
The Civil War was considered as the bloodiest war in the history of America. It was also known to be the most alienating battle that took place in the US after denting the Union Army in opposition to the Confederate States of America. This bloody battle caused thousands of deaths, 620,000, and millions of injuriesContinue reading “Civil War: Its Causes and Outbreak”
Oliver’s Twist 