A black man looked in pain when his body was crushed by the police. The man named George Floyd tried to catch his breath but the more he resisted, the greater the pressure felt. Shortly after being rescued, George just breathed his last. The BBC reports his life was helpless even though he was rushed…
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History Gif
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a format that is often used in the web world and in the world of digital imagery. This GIF allows users to create simple animations that will make repeated movements so that it looks unique. GIF which is now widely spread on various websites and applications shows short animations that…
Japanese Geisha History
Who does not know or at least has heard of beautiful Japanese ladies wrapped in this kimono. The existence of Japanese Geisha is identical with ‘entertainers’ and some even assume that they are some kind of commercial sex workers. Japanese geisha in their own country is something taboo to talk about, even though everyone in…
History of Slavery in America
Slavery in America began when African slaves were first brought to the North American colony in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to assist in the production of profitable plants such as tobacco. Slavery was practiced throughout the American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries, and African-American slaves helped to build the economic foundations of the…
Background of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a long-term conflict between the North Vietnamese communist government and South Vietnam and its main ally, the United States. The conflict escalated because it coincided with the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including more than 58,000 Americans) died in the Vietnam…
Tragic Fate of Prostitutes in the Japanese Period
Jugun Ianfu was an entertainer who accompanied the Japanese army during the war period. As the name implies, since the years 1942-1945 or the Asia Pacific War period they were required to meet the biological needs of Japanese military troops in a rough, inhumane, and in large numbers. The Ianfu Jugun actually understood that they…
Aztecs in Mexico
Almost simultaneously in the 15th century CE, Latin American and Andean communities each united politically in an empire that covered most of the region. In each region, the establishment of the kingdom was carried out by a new community, from which this new community expanded its political dominion. One of these new communities is the…
United States Mexico War
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) became the first armed conflict in the United States that took place abroad. As for Mexico, the war was a major disaster. In the war, America faced Mexico which was politically divided and militarily unprepared to face US expansionist policies. At that time US President James K. Polk, believed the United…
Che Guevara Against Imperialism in Latin America
Argentine-born revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara is famous throughout the world for his commitment to defending international social justice during the mid-20th century. Although he was hated and loved for his guerrilla warfare tactics he advocated in Cuba, Congo and Bolivia, his writings continued to offer insights on world history from an internationalist perspective. People identify…
Fighting Stigma
Humans indeed have long entered modern mada. Various advances also occur in every line of life. However, not all humans can enjoy this progress. Many minority groups who until now still have difficulty enjoying independence as a whole human being. One of the minority groups is the disabled group. As the largest minority, the diffable…