Discover the remarkable history of the Soviet Union… The creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922 was one of the defining events of the twentieth century. This new federation, created to embody the ideals of communism and the notion of rule by the people, was intended to be different from any […]
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Discover the remarkable life of Humphrey Bogart… Even half a century after his death, Humphrey Bogart remains one of the most iconic actors of all time. The epitome of class and cool, he embodied the ultimate tough guy—and no one wore a fedora quite like him. “Bogie” began life under uncertain circumstances, born to parents
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Discover the remarkable history of the Japanese Empire… At one point, the Japanese Empire was one of the largest the world had ever seen, governing almost 20% of the total population of the Earth. One of the most striking features of this empire was the rapidity with which it grew. In 1870, Japan was a
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Discover the remarkable life of Richard Pryor… Richard Pryor was one of the greatest comedic minds of all time, but his stand-up routine was more than just comedy. His deft navigation through the human condition often made it seem like his comic observations were more akin to a cathartic form of group therapy. As Pryor
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Discover the remarkable history of East Germany… Imagine a society with no unemployment, zero inflation, free healthcare and education, free childcare, virtually no serious crime, and where women and men are treated with absolute equality. Such a society has existed: in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), popularly known as East Germany. For forty years after
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning we get a commission if you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you. This helps us provide you with free eBooks. Read the full disclosure here. Alfred Hitchcock’s work is legendary, and although he himself was known as a rather quiet and subdued
