Cambyses the Second was born to Cyrus the Great and his wife Cassandane. In Babylonian documents dating back to 538 BCE, Cambyses is described as the ‘King of Babylon’. Cyrus proclaimed Cambyses II as the ‘King of Babylon’ and the ‘King of the Lands’ before leaving for his campaign against the Massagetae, allowing for smooth…
Organized Crime. A fascinating product of a society that has been the focus of many studies in the last century. Organized crime groups mostly engage in regular economic activity, the production and distribution of various services and drugs, gambling, and prostitution. For that reason, we as bystanders are tempted to think that mafias and gangs…
On September 16, 2007, employees of the Blackwater Security Consulting private security firm opened fire on unarmed Iraqi civilians in Nisour Square in Baghdad while directing traffic. While reports differ on the death toll, the Iraqi government eventually found that the Blackwater employees had killed 17 civilians and injured 20 more. Blackwater, which has since…
Ever imagined what would happen if the basic necessities for life, essential for sustenance, experienced an increase in prices per hour? The Bolivian economy and population faced this scary situation throughout the ‘lost decade’ of Latin America, experiencing 23,500% increases in prices per hour. Bolivia was recorded to have the seventh-highest inflation in the history of mankind…
When most people think of public school integration, they think of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which decided that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional and required public schools to integrate. However, it was a lesser-known case, Mendez v. Westminster, that set the foundation for the Supreme Court’s Brown v….
Spanish D 94 is a term that resonates deeply within niche circles, but for many, it may spark questions. What exactly is D 94? Who is it for, and why does it matter? Whether you’re a curious learner or an expert seeking precise details, this article provides a complete breakdown to help you understand everything…
‘Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream falls from the cone.’ HAVE AN ICE CREAM? Seriously! Try it. The soothing cold, a kickback from the chocolate taste, coupled with the sweet crunch of the chocolate chips is a treat that Baskin Robbins so perfectly makes. It is the…
LBGT refers to the initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. This vulnerable community struggles all over the world, oftentimes lacking their basic rights and livelihood. Yet, this community still tries to survive with hope. Sexual orientation and gender identity are an integral part of a human being and hence should be given…
When you think of war, do you think of several battles over several years? Most people think of wars as lasting several years. The Cold War, for example, lasted about 45 years. However, there have been many wars that last just days. The Six-Day War, also known as the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, lasted, as you…
The Plague of Justinian was the first bubonic plague pandemic in history that was reliably recorded, and it lasted for more than two centuries. Experts estimate that between 30 and 50 million people died during this plague, which was almost a quarter of the upper limit of the human population. The Plague of Justinian is…