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The Malthusian Population Theory

Thomas Robert Malthus (1766–1834) was an English economist and demographer who significantly influenced the understanding of population dynamics. His Malthusian theory posited that population growth would inevitably outstrip the available resources, leading to dire consequences. Here are the key points … Continue reading

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Iran And Its Proxies

Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has strategically built a network of proxies across the Middle East. These proxies serve as extensions of Iranian influence and play a significant role in regional dynamics. Let’s delve into the reasons behind Iran’s use … Continue reading

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Why Do People Love or Hate John Calvin?

https://www.thecollector.com/john-calvin-controversies/ Calvin began his life as a son of the Catholic church. He was born in Noyon, France on July 10th 1509, 26 years after Luther. He was a second-generation reformer. At age eleven, his father obtained a church scholarship … Continue reading

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As a rabbi, philosopher and physician, Maimonides wrestled with religion and reason

https://theconversation.com/as-a-rabbi-philosopher-and-physician-maimonides-wrestled-with-religion-and-reason-the-book-he-wrote-to-reconcile-them-guide-to-the-perplexed-has-sparked-debate-ever-since-208277 It is surprising for many students to learn that Maimonides, who lived in present-day Spain, Morocco and Egypt, embraced reason as the only way to make sense of faith. In this rabbi’s view, the idea of a battle between … Continue reading

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Who Were the Ancient Sumerians?

https://www.worldatlas.com/ancient-world/who-were-the-ancient-sumerians.html The Sumerians were polytheistic and believed that their gods were born out of chaos. It was their job as humans to labor for the gods in order to make sure this chaos did not rise again. Similar to the Abrahamic faiths … Continue reading

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How Did the Ancient Egyptian Religion Change Through the Centuries?

https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-religion-evolution/ The article discusses how foreign cultures, such as the Greeks and the Romans, influenced the ancient Egyptian religion and introduced new syncretic deities and practices. It also mentions how Christianity emerged and spread in Egypt, especially in Alexandria, and … Continue reading

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How long did Neanderthals and modern humans co-exist in Europe?

https://theconversation.com/how-long-did-neanderthals-and-modern-humans-co-exist-in-europe-evidence-is-growing-it-may-have-been-at-least-10-000-years-222762

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How Catholic Missionaries Aided Belgian King Leopold in Committing Atrocities in Congo

https://talkafricana.com/how-catholic-missionaries-aided-belgian-king-leopold-in-committing-atrocities-in-congo/ The mother superior of one Catholic colony for girls wrote to a high Congo state official in 1895, “Several of the little girls were so sickly on their arrival that … our good sisters couldn’t save them, but all … Continue reading

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While Hiding From the Nazis in an Attic, a Jewish Man Created 95 Issues of a Satirical Magazine

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/while-hiding-from-the-nazis-in-an-attic-a-jewish-man-created-95-issues-of-a-satirical-magazine-180983551/ Curt Bloch’s Het Onderwater Cabaret:  A satirical magazine created by a Jewish lawyer who hid from the Nazis in the Netherlands during World War II. The magazine, which had about 20 to 30 readers, mocked the Nazi propaganda and … Continue reading

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One person was more powerful than Roman emperor – Big Think

https://bigthink.com/the-past/roman-dictator-emperor/ • In ancient Rome, after the expulsion of the despotic Tarquinius Superbus, the Roman Republic was ruled by two consuls instead of a king.• The office of dictator, which had more power than the emperor, was created to address … Continue reading

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