Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece. In the United States, the First Amendment guarantees free speech, though the United States, like all modern democracies,
A Brief History of Venezuela
The country of Venezuela, officially known as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is located on the northern coast of the South American continent. Its territory encompasses roughly 354,000 square miles (916,445 square kilometers), on which lives the country’s estimated population
The History of Nuclear Weapons
In the modern world, few inventions have had such a profound impact on global security, politics, and human history as the nuclear weapon. Since its first detonation during World War II, nuclear weapons have remained a subject of intense debate,
Iran: A Brief History
From the US assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani to the ongoing case of the jailed mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Iran has scarcely been out of the headlines in recent months. But how far back does the history of Iran stretch?
Kashmir: A Brief History
Kashmir – the “paradise on Earth” of Bernier, has the proud privilege of having a history in Sanskrit (Rajatarangini) giving a lucid account of events from 3000 B.C. to 1149 A.D., including the list of kings, queens, ministers, and their
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most significant engineering feats in history, providing a critical maritime shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Spanning 50 miles (80 kilometers) across the Isthmus of Panama, the canal greatly reduces the travel
Greenland: A Brief History
Greenland is a located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and although it is technically a part of the North American continent, historically it has been linked with European countries like Denmark and Norway. Today, Greenland is considered an independent territory within the Kingdom of
Drone Technology
A specter is haunting the United States—the specter of drone warfare. Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials. The US Army’s Picatinny
Cultures of the Middle East
The many cultures of the Middle East Culture, a shared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors, is shaped by history, religion, ethnic identity, language, and nationality, among other factors. The Middle East consists of approximately 20 countries, with many
End Times Prophecies of the Bible
Are we living in the end times? How can you know for sure? Here are 19 signs, straight from the Bible, that show how close we are to the end of this age. Is it Possible to Know the End