rise

activism aid convoy crisis cuba diplomacy

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March 24, 2026 Politics

Cuban Aid Flotilla Arrives Amid Sanctions

Cuba

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blocka...

February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

03

Iranian Girls’ School Strike Amid US‑Israel Military Offensive

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Strike on Girls’ Elementary School in Southern Iran During US‑Israel Military Action On February 28, 2026, during a coordinated series of military strikes on Iran by the United States an...

2026 bombing casualties civilian conflict crime

February 27, 2026 Finance

04

COVID-19 highlights challenges for stakeholder capitalism

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for the model of stakeholder capitalism, in which companies are expected to consider the interests of employees, customers, communities, ...

2026 business capitalism communities corporate COVID19

February 15, 2026 Politics

05

Justin Trudeau's legacy

Major Canadian Political and Social Events Timeline body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f4f4f9; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .timeline-container { m...

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February 14, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

06

Trapped Between Walls: Civilian Life Under Prolonged Occupation

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 11, 2026 Breaking

07

Pam Bondi Deflects Epstein Victims’ Questions by Highlighting Stock Market Performance

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On February 11, 2026, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee during a contentious oversight hearing focused on the Department of Justice’s ...

2026 bondi committee criticism doj dow

February 8, 2026 Breaking

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Rotten Tomatoes Defends ‘Melania’ Scores Amid Fake Review Claims

New York City · New York · United States

On February 8, 2026, popular film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes publicly addressed widespread claims that the unusually high audience scores for the documentary “Melania” were fake or...

2026 audience botclaims boxoffice controversy critics

Riyadh · Riyadh Province · Saudi Arabia

09

February 4, 2026 Finance

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension On February 4, 2026, global oil benchmark prices increased following announcements that Saudi Arabia and ...

2026 benchmark brent china commodities cut

February 2, 2026 Breaking

10

IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers

Hebron · West Bank · Palestine

IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers In early February 2026 the Israel Defense Forces issued orders preventing Palestinian Bedouin residents of the We...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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January 28, 2026 Politics

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Underreported global humanitarian crises report highlights forgotten emergencies

On January 28, 2026, the tenth annual CARE Crisis Report was published, identifying the ten most under‑reported humanitarian crises of 2025 worldwide. The report found that the Central Af...

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January 20, 2026 Politics

13

Global Tensions Rise at Davos Over U.S.–Europe Relations

Political tensions intensified today at the World Economic Forum in Davos as disagreements between the United States and several European nations dominated discussions. Controversial stat...

alliance conflict davos diplomacy europe geopolitics

January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

14

Palestine: gaza death toll rises, conditions worsening

Gaza Death Toll Surges Above 71,000 as Humanitarian Crisis Persists Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip reported on January 19 2026 that the cumulative death toll from the ongoing conf...

2026 aid ceasefire civilians conflict crisis

bonds commodities currencies dollar economy equities

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January 19, 2026 Finance

Markets react to tariff shock, safe havens rise

Global Markets Slide and Safe-Haven Assets Rally on Trade Threats Financial markets experienced heightened volatility on January 19, 2026, as global equities and the U.S. dollar fell fol...

bonds dowjones economics equities federalreserve inflation

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January 18, 2026 Finance

U.S. Stock Markets Slide as Treasury Yields Rise

New York · United States

On January 16, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes declined as Treasury yields reached a four-month high, reflecting investor concerns over future Federal Reserve policy and economic direction...

aid banking businesses economy eib eu

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January 15, 2026 Finance

European Union Expands Financial Support for Ukraine Businesses

On January 15, 2026, the European Investment Bank announced new EU-backed financial guarantees aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses affected by the war in Ukraine. The initi...

October 10, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports A Palestinian child who was shot during an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of...

2022 accountability child civilians conflict died

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March 11, 2010 Breaking

Timothy Jacob Wise

They hate white people “The goal of abolishing the White race is, on its face, so desirable that some may find it hard to believe th...

March 20, 2003 Wars & Conflicts

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Invasion of Iraq

Baghdad · Baghdad Governorate · Iraq

Background and Decision-Makers On March 20, 2003, the United States, the United Kingdom, and coalition allies launched a military invasion of Iraq. The primary justification presented...

blair bush coalition halliburton hussein invasion

October 15, 1940 Breaking

21

The Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Hollywood · United States

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - whi...

1940 audience barber chaplin cinema cinemahistory

1938 critic culture europe exile fascism

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October 1, 1938 Politics

Jewish critic linked to Mussolini rise

Rome · Italy

Margherita Sarfatti, an Italian Jewish art critic and writer, played a documented role in the early political and cultural development of Benito Mussolini during the rise of fascism in It...

December 31, 1913 Breaking

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Major Global Events of 1913

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March 10, 618 Wars & Conflicts

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End of Sui Dynasty Unification Efforts

Sui Dynasty Capital · Luoyang · Henan · China

The Sui dynasty, which had temporarily unified China after a period of fragmentation, was facing collapse by early 618. Internal rebellions and external pressures marked the end of its po...

capital china civilwar collapse conflict dynasty

June 10, 600 Wars & Conflicts

25

Rise of Pallava Dynasty in South India

Kanchipuram · Tamil Nadu · India

The Pallava dynasty emerged as a dominant power in South India during the early medieval period. Centered around the city of Kanchipuram, they established a strong political and military ...

coromandel coast culture dynasty early medieval indian dynasties indian history

May 10, 507 Wars & Conflicts

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Frankish Victory at Vouillé

Battle of Vouillé site · Vouillé · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

The Battle of Vouillé was fought between the Franks under Clovis I and the Visigoths led by Alaric II. This decisive battle occurred near Vouillé, resulting in a significant Frankish vict...

507 alaric ii aquitaine battle christianity clovis i

Edessa · Upper Mesopotamia · Syria

27

May 10, 400 Politics

Rise of Syriac Christian Literature

Syriac Christian literature experienced a significant rise in the region of Upper Mesopotamia, particularly centered in the city of Edessa. This body of work included theological treatise...

ancient biblicalstudies christianculture christianity culturaltransmission earlychristian

Serdica · Macedonia · Roman Empire

28

May 1, 305 Politics

Elevation of Constantius Chlorus as Augustus

Constantius Chlorus was elevated to the rank of Augustus on May 1st, 305, following the abdication of the previous Tetrarchs, Diocletian and Maximian. This event marked a significant tran...

ancient rome augustus constantine the great constantius chlorus diocletian early christianity

Serdica · Balkans · Roman Empire

29

May 1, 293 Politics

Galerius Elevated to Caesar

Galerius was appointed Caesar by Emperor Diocletian as part of the tetrarchy reform intended to stabilize and govern the Roman Empire more effectively. His promotion marked a key moment i...

ancient cities balkans caesar diocletian eastern provinces empire governance

3rdcentury administration augustus caesar crisismanagement diocletian

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March 1, 293 Politics

Diocletian's Division of Roman Empire

Roman Empire

The Tetrarchy was established by Emperor Diocletian in 293 to address administrative and military challenges in the Roman Empire. This political system divided the empire into four parts,...

Mediolanum Palace · Mediolanum · Italy · Roman Empire

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April 1, 286 Politics

Maximian's Rise as Caesar

In April 286, the Roman Emperor Diocletian appointed Maximian as Caesar, marking a significant development in imperial governance. This act was meant to strengthen the administration and ...

286 ce ancient rome caesar diocletian imperial appointment imperial policy

November 25, 284 Politics

32

Mysterious Death of Roman Emperor

Military Camp of Numerian · Corduene · Asia Minor · Roman Empire

Roman Emperor Numerian died under suspicious circumstances while returning from a campaign in the East. His death was discovered by his troops near the region of Corduene.After his death,...

ancient politics ancient rome aper asia minor assassination corduene

November 20, 284 Politics

33

Rise of Diocletian to Power

Nicomedia · Moesia · Roman Empire

Diocletian was proclaimed emperor by his troops in Nicomedia following the death of Emperor Carus. His rise marked the end of a period of civil wars and instability in the Roman Empire.Di...

ancient rome crisis of the third century diocletian emperor imperial power imperial succession

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November 3, 283 Politics

Numerian Ascends Roman Throne

Moesia · Roman Empire

After the death of Emperor Carus during a campaign in Persia, his son Numerian became the new Roman Emperor. The accession was initially peaceful, with Numerian holding power alongside hi...

September 1, 276 Politics

35

Imperial Rise of Probus

Sirmium Imperial Palace · Sirmium · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius Probus was proclaimed Roman Emperor by his troops in September 276 after the death of Emperor Florianus. His accession marked a period of efforts to restore stability with...

accession ancient rome barabarian wars crisis of the third century danube dynasty

August 29, 272 Wars & Conflicts

36

Palmyra Queen's Defeat and Capture

Palmyra · Homs Governorate · Syria

Queen Zenobia of Palmyra was captured following the Roman Emperor Aurelian's siege of her capital. Her defeat marked the end of the Palmyrene Empire's attempt to assert independence from ...

ancient syria antiquity arabs aurelian capture conflict

September 21, 270 Politics

37

Rise of Emperor Aurelian

Roman Senate · Mediolanum · Italy · Roman Empire

Aurelian was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the death of Emperor Claudius Gothicus. His accession marked a significant turning point during the Crisis of the Third Century.He ...

accession ancient rome aurelian claudius gothicus crisis of the third century emperor

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June 26, 268 Politics

Claudius II Ascends Roman Throne

3rd century accession claudius ii crisis emperor emperor election

Claudius II Gothicus became Roman Emperor following the death of his predecessor. His accession marked a shift during a turbulent period of frequent leadership changes in the empire.Known...

June 26, 260 Wars & Conflicts

39

Emergence of the Gallic Empire

Gaul · France

Postumus, a Roman commander, declared himself emperor of a breakaway realm in the western provinces known as the Gallic Empire. This realm comprised Gaul, Germania, Britannia, and Hispani...

barbarian invasions britannia conflict empire division gallic empire gaul

March 20, 260 Wars & Conflicts

40

Odaenathus Ascends Palmyra Leadership

Palmyra · Homs Governorate · Syria

Odaenathus rose to power in Palmyra amid the crisis of the Roman Empire in the mid-3rd century. Following the capture of the Roman Emperor Valerian by the Persians, Palmyra emerged as a r...

3rd century crisis of the third century eastern frontiers emperor capture emperor valerian homs

Roman Senate House · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

41

April 22, 238 Politics

Dual Rule of Roman Emperors

Following the death of Emperor Maximinus Thrax, the Roman Senate appointed Pupienus and Balbinus as co-emperors to restore order within the Roman Empire. Their joint accession marked a ra...

3rd century ancient empire ancient rome assassination balbinus co-emperors

Roman Senate · Rome · Roman Empire

42

January 3, 238 Politics

Rise of Emperor Gordian III

Gordian III ascended to the Roman imperial throne following a period of political instability known as the Year of the Six Emperors. At the age of thirteen, he was declared emperor by the...

accession ancient rome balbinus crisis of the third century emperor frontiers

March 22, 235 Wars & Conflicts

43

Roman Empire Political and Military Collapse

Roman Forum · Rome · Roman Empire

The Crisis of the Third Century marked a period of severe instability within the Roman Empire beginning in 235 AD. This era saw widespread political chaos, military defeats, and economic ...

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Sirmium · Moesia · Roman Empire

44

March 3, 235 Politics

Rise of Emperor Maximinus Thrax

Maximinus Thrax, a Roman soldier of humble origins, was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the assassination of Severus Alexander. His accession marked the beginning of the Crisis...

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December 30, 224 Wars & Conflicts

45

Fall of Parthian Dominion

Susa · Khuzestan Province · Iran

The fall of the Parthian Empire marked the rise of the Sasanian dynasty in ancient Persia. The decisive defeat of the last Parthian king by Ardashir I ended nearly five centuries of Arsac...

ancient empires ancient persia ancient warfare ardashir i arsacid arsacid dynasty

March 28, 224 Wars & Conflicts

46

Ardashir I Triumphs Over Artabanus IV

Istakhr · Fars Province · Iran

Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, defeated Artabanus IV, the last ruler of the Parthian Empire, at the battle near Hormozdgan. This victory marked the end of the Parthian dy...

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March 28, 224 Wars & Conflicts

47

Foundation of the Sasanian Empire

Istakhr · Fars · Iran

The Sasanian Empire was founded by Ardashir I after he defeated the Parthian king Artabanus IV in battle. This victory marked the end of the Parthian dynasty and the rise of the Sasanian ...

ancient antiquity ardashir artabanus battle dynasty

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

48

March 25, 222 Politics

Severus Alexander Becomes Emperor

Severus Alexander was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the assassination of Elagabalus. The Roman Senate officially endorsed his accession, marking a return to more traditional imperial...

3rd century ancient rome assasination domestic policy elagabalus imperial rule

March 11, 222 Wars & Conflicts

49

Roman Emperor Elagabalus Assassinated

Emesa · Syria · Roman Empire

Elagabalus, Roman emperor notorious for his controversial religious and political actions, was assassinated on March 11 after a brief reign. His rule was marked by significant unrest and ...

ancient rome ancient syria assassination elagabalus emesa emperor

Palace of Elagabalus · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

50

March 16, 218 Politics

Severan Dynasty's Controversial Succession

Elagabalus, also known as Varius Avitus Bassianus, was proclaimed Roman Emperor upon the death of Caracalla’s successor during the Severan dynasty. His accession marked a period of signif...

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April 8, 217 Wars & Conflicts

51

Imperial Murder of Roman Emperor

Near Inchtimedium military camp · Inchtimedium · Moesia · Roman Empire

Caracalla, Roman Emperor and son of Septimius Severus, was assassinated amid a military campaign in Moesia. While traveling through the province, he was murdered by a soldier in his own g...

ancient rome ancient warfare assassination campaign caracalla danube

February 28, 197 Wars & Conflicts

52

Roman Severan Campaign Into Parthia

Parthian Empire Frontier · Ctesiphon · Mesopotamia · Iraq

The Severan campaign into Parthia marked a major Roman military effort in the East following the rise of Emperor Septimius Severus. The campaign began with a series of coordinated attacks...

2nd century ancient mesopotamia ancient warfare conflicts ctesiphon eastern frontier

December 31, 180 Politics

53

Commodus Takes Imperial Throne

ancient roman history antiquity antonine dynasty commodus early empire emperor accession

Commodus formally assumed the role of Roman Emperor following the death of his father Marcus Aurelius. His accession marked a significant transition from the era of the traditional adopti...

Imperial Palaces · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

54

August 11, 117 Politics

Roman Imperial Succession of Hadrian

Hadrian was officially declared emperor following the death of his predecessor, Trajan, marking a significant transition in Roman imperial leadership. His accession was confirmed by the R...

2nd century accession administration ancient rome architecture consolidation

September 14, 81 Politics

55

Domitian Secures Roman Imperial Power

Palatine Hill · Rome · Latium · Roman Empire

Following the death of Emperor Titus, Domitian, his younger brother, ascended to the throne of the Roman Empire. The accession occurred peacefully, marking the continuation of the Flavian...

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Palatine Hill · Rome · Lazio · Italy

56

June 24, 79 Politics

Rise of Emperor Titus Caesar

Titus succeeded his father Vespasian as Roman Emperor following Vespasian's death in Rome. His accession marked the continuation of the Flavian dynasty.Titus's rule initially consolidated...

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57

July 1, 69 Politics

Imperial Rise of Vespasian

accession ancient rome civil war emperor flavian dynasty flavian reforms

Following a year of civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors, Vespasian emerged as the uncontested ruler of the Roman Empire. His rise marked the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty...

58

June 8, 68 Politics

Galba's Rise to Roman Emperor

1st century accession ancient rome civil war emperor galba

Galba was declared Roman Emperor following the assassination of Nero, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His accession was largely supported by the Senate and the Praetorian G...

April 1, 68 Wars & Conflicts

59

Roman Empire Succession Crisis

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

The Year of the Four Emperors was a tumultuous period marking rapid succession of Roman emperors after the fall of Nero. It involved the rise and fall of Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespa...

1st century ancient rome civil war emperors flavians galba

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

60

October 13, 54 Politics

Imperial Succession After Claudius' Death

Following the death of Emperor Claudius, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was declared Roman Emperor. His rise to power was orchestrated largely by his mother, Agrippina the Young...

accession adoption agrippina ancient rome claudius dynasty

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral · Cairo · Cairo Governorate · Egypt

61

April 27, 42 Politics

Rise of Coptic Christianity in Egypt

Coptic Christianity, one of the oldest Christian traditions, has seen notable growth within Egypt in recent years. Rooted deeply in Egyptian history, the Coptic community continues to exp...

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Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

62

January 24, 41 Politics

Claudius Secures Imperial Power

Following the assassination of Emperor Caligula, Claudius was unexpectedly declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard. Despite initial hesitation by the Senate, his accession marked the con...

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Palace of Tiberius · Rome · Latium · Roman Empire

63

March 18, 37 Politics

Caligula's Rise to Power

Caligula, born Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, became Roman Emperor following the death of Tiberius. His accession marked a significant transition in the Julio-Claudian dynasty.His rise t...

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R1

October War

6–25 October 1973 — Egyptian and Syrian forces launch a surprise attack against Israeli positions. Egyptian troops successfully cross the Suez Canal and penetrate the Bar Lev Line before ...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R2

Russia Refuses Another Serbian Humiliation

July 1914 — Russian leaders view Serbia as both a political partner and a test of Russian great-power credibility in the Balkans. Previous retreats in regional crises make another diploma...

R3

Albanian Principalities Rise

c. 1355–1444 — Families including the Thopia, Muzaka, Balsha, Dukagjini and Kastrioti control competing territories. Albania is politically fragmented rather than unified, while Venice an...

R4

Fustat Becomes a New Political Center

641 CE — Muslim authorities establish Fustat near the old Roman fortress of Babylon on the Nile. The city becomes the administrative center of Islamic Egypt and develops into a major comm...

R5

The Hyksos Rule the Delta

c. 1650–1550 BCE — A dynasty of rulers of largely western Asian origin controls much of northern Egypt from Avaris in the Nile Delta. Egyptian sources later portray them as foreign occupi...

R6

The Great Pyramid Is Built

c. 2580–2560 BCE — Khufu's Great Pyramid rises at Giza and becomes the largest pyramid ever constructed in Egypt. Originally about 146.6 meters high, it contains millions of stone blocks ...

R7

The Step Pyramid Rises at Saqqara

c. 2650 BCE — Djoser's Step Pyramid complex represents a revolutionary leap in monumental stone architecture. Traditionally associated with the official Imhotep, the project begins as a m...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R8

Battle of the Bulge Begins

16 December 1944 — Germany launches a surprise offensive through the Ardennes in an attempt to split Allied armies and seize Antwerp. Initial German advances create a deep bulge in Allied...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Did Versailles Make Another World War More Likely?

28 June 1919 onward — The Treaty of Versailles becomes one of the most controversial diplomatic settlements in modern history. Reparations, territorial changes, military restrictions and ...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

1942–1945 senior Allied command — Eisenhower rises rapidly to become the principal American commander responsible for coalition operations in North Africa, the Mediterranean and ultimatel...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Economic Depression Radicalizes Politics

24 October 1929 — The beginning of the Wall Street panic provides an anchor for the economic collapse that spreads across industrial economies. Unemployment rises dramatically, trade cont...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R12

France and Belgium Occupy the Ruhr

11 January 1923 — French and Belgian troops occupy Germany's Ruhr industrial region after Germany falls behind on reparations deliveries. The German government responds with passive resis...

R13

Greek Debt Crisis

2009–2018 — Sovereign debt, recession, austerity and bailout programs produce one of modern Greece's deepest economic crises.

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Hossbach Conference

5 November 1937 — Hitler meets senior military and foreign-policy leaders and discusses Germany's need for territorial expansion. The surviving memorandum records Austria and Czechoslovak...

R15

Mycenaean Greece

Greek-speaking palace kingdoms rise on the mainland, centered on sites such as Mycenae, Pylos and Tiryns.