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This is my history blog! I post two to ten times a week on my blog. My blog consists of over 200 books and over 160 blog posts. My writing has improved over time so please take that into consideration!


World War One
World War II was a key point for America because it changed the world order, which changed the course of American history. The United States became stronger and more powerful: it was also responsible for creating international institutions, which led to the new world order. Some of these institutions include the International Criminal Court, NATO, and the World Trade Organization. The other major impacts caused by WW2 include: a Communist versus Democracy axis and creating th
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Nov 2, 20253 min read


The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music Movie Review The Sound of Music is 2 hours and 45 minutes long, or 165 total minutes. The Sound of Music is rated as the #227 best movie of all time by IMBD. The leading cast members include Julie Andrews who was Maria and Christopher Plummer who was Captain von Trapp. The movie was produced and released in the year 1965. The director was Robert Wise. The plot of the Sound of Music is based on 1940’s Austria right at the start of WW2. It is centered around
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Oct 31, 20252 min read
The Great Depression
World War II was a pivotal turning point for America, transforming it and the rest of the world. America during this period grew stronger; it was also responsible for creating international institutions that contributed to the emergence of the new World Order. Other impacts include creating a Communist versus Democracy axis and finally creating the state of Israel. The Great Depression The Great Depression was the worst industrialized age recession in modern history. Th
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Oct 25, 20252 min read


Gladiator 2 movie review
Lucius Roman Victory Arch Gladiator Two Movie Review Gladiator 2 is two hours and 28 minutes long. It was released in the year 2024. Its cast includes Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, and Derek Jacobi. Pedro Pascal plays Lucius, and Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger play the twin emperors (Geta and Carcalla). Gladiator 2 had a 250-million-dollar budget. It has a 70% rating on Tomatometer. Gladiator Two is the 25th hig
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Oct 22, 20252 min read


Gladiator 1
Roman Calvary Roman General Marcus Aurelius Gladiator was published on May 5th, 2000. Gladiator won five Oscars and was ranked one of the best movies of the 21st century. It grossed 466 million dollars, making it the second biggest hit of the year 2000. Gladiator was ranked #39 on the best movies of all time. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.5 and a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 79%. Gladiator is a movie that follows Maximus Meridius, played by Russel Crowe, a Roman General w
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Oct 21, 20252 min read
Hell and Back Book Analysis
World War II is an important turning point for America and the World. America became significantly more powerful; it also established international institutions that contributed to the emergence of the new World Order. Other impacts include creating a Communist versus Democracy axis and also creating the state of Israel. World War I and World War II were mass casualty events, bringing different groups of world powers to fight each other. The Soviet Union was created first b
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Oct 15, 20252 min read
Dark Age's Part Four: Economy
The Dark Age’s Part Four Europe’s dark ages were a pivotal point in European history. We do not know much about the dark ages, which...
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Sep 30, 20254 min read
The Dark Age's of Europe; Islam
The Dark Age’s Part Three Europe’s dark ages were a pivotal point in European history. We do not know much about the dark ages, which...
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Sep 27, 20254 min read


The Byzantine Empire: The Dark Ages
The Dark Age’s of Europe were a pivotal point of time in European history; however, we do not know much about the Dark Ages, which gives...
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Sep 26, 20255 min read
The Dark Ages of the Roman Empire
The Dark Ages of Europe were a critical time in European history. Between the Black Plague, the decline of Western civilization, and the...
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Sep 18, 20253 min read
The Dark Ages of Western Europe
The Dark Age’s of Europe were an critical time in European history. Between the Black Plague, the decline of western civilization and the...
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Sep 8, 20253 min read
Roman Soldier; and the army
The Roman Soldier Part One The Roman soldier was armed with a military invention that they took from the Iberians: a sword called the...
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Aug 23, 20253 min read


Alexander the Great Part Four
I chose to learn more about an important ancient figure, Alexander the Great. Alex was a leader of one of the largest empires throughout history, which collapsed after his death. He was one of the greatest generals of all time, and he also possessed a talent for administration and logistics. Alexander inherited the Macedonian Empire from his father, Philip, who laid the groundwork for the Macedonian Empire; Alexander would not have succeeded without his father. He also led a
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Aug 3, 20253 min read


Alexander the Great Part Three
I chose to learn more about the ancient figure, Alexander the Great, whose empire was one of the largest in history, and collapsed after...
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Jul 25, 20253 min read


Alexander the Great Part Two
I chose to learn more about Alexander the Great’s empire after his death. He was one of the greatest generals of all time and a strong...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Alexander the Great; Part One
I chose to learn more about Alexander the Great’s Empire after he died. He was one of the greatest generals of all time and a strong...
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Jul 23, 20253 min read


The fall of the Roman Republic
This blog was written by listening to an audio book on the fall of the Roman Empire. I wanted to learn more about the Roman Empire, which...
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Jul 22, 20253 min read


The Fall of the Roman Republic:
The Fall of the Roman Republic I am listening to an audio book on the fall of the Roman Empire. I wanted to learn more about the Roman...
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
King Henry the Fifth
I decided to read about Henry the Fifth- because Henry the Fifth was well respected and one of the best warrior kings. I got the Henry...
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Jul 15, 20252 min read


History of the Viking Ships
Viking ships had two phases, one during the Western Roman Empire time period, and two between 700AD-1150AD. During the first phase the...
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Jul 14, 20252 min read
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