The Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by U.S. President James Monroe, focused on preserving U.S. national security and preventing further European colonization in the Americas. Its primary objectives were political rather than economic in nature. It did not impose tariffs or trade sanctions that would have influenced economic transactions
The mystery surrounding the so-called Skeleton Lake in the Himalayas is growing. The lake, officially known as Roopkund, is located at an altitude of 5,000 meters and houses the remains of hundreds of people. A team of researchers who examined 38 skeletons discovered that 14 of the dead probably
What was the reaction of the Sublime Gate to the outbreak of the local rebellions of 1821? How did the Ottomans perceive the reality and how did they route their reaction towards the infidel Greeks? Have we exhausted the sources around the Greek Revolution? Do we know its real dimension? These and m
The regulars of this blog know that all the entries in it are written by me and that they are not translations of the articles used as sources. Until now there was only one exception to this rule, when I gave the blog space for the translation of an article by Matthew Lewis about the princes of the
She escaped from Vienna under a changed name, starting a new life in the heart of the Third Reich. A relationship with a member of the NSDAP gave her peace of mind. But is it safe when every lapse can make the difference between life and death? Edith Hahn was a young, independent law student whe