Reasons Behind the US Decision Not to Annex Cuba After the 1898 Spanish-American War
The US did not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War of 1898 primarily because it preferred to maintain…
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The Evolution of the Word Mistress: From Wealthy Lady to Affair Partner
The word “mistress” shifted from meaning “rich lady” or a woman with authority to “extramarital girlfriend” through a…
Game of Thrones: Examining Its Distortion of Medieval History and Culture
Game of Thrones is not an accurate depiction of medieval times because it is a fantasy narrative designed…
Navigating Contradictory Historical Evidence: Strategies for Writers and Researchers
Dealing with contradictory historical evidence requires a balanced and thoughtful approach. When conflicting facts affect your central argument,…
The Truth Behind the Deir Yassin Massacre: A Historical Examination
The Deir Yassin massacre did occur, but its exact nature and scope remain subject to significant debate. There…
Foods at the First Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and Wampanoag Contributions
The original Thanksgiving feast featured a variety of local foods sourced by both the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag…
The Scarcity of Roman and Latin Surnames in North America Compared to Scandinavian Names
Roman or Latin surnames are not more common in North America than Scandinavian names because Latin evolved into…
Did Gladiators Fight to the Death in the Roman Colosseum or Were Battles Just for Show?
Gladiators in the Roman Colosseum did not usually fight to the death. Gladiatorial combat was a highly regulated…
Myths and Reality of Malta’s Giants: Understanding Megaliths and Human Ingenuity
Giants of Malta do not exist in historical or archaeological fact; they belong to folklore rather than reality.…
The Origins of the Zombie Concept in Haitian Mythology and Its Cultural Significance
The concept of the zombie in Haitian mythology originates as a complex cultural and historical figure rooted in…
