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Trump Era or The New Imperial Age
History doesn’t guarantee repetition. But it does offer a warning: the empire mindset expands faster than the empire can pay for it.
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Jan
Jan
The Tang Dynasty: Emperor Taizong’s Rise, Conquests, and Legacy
On the early morning of July 2, 626 CE, the fate of the Tang Dynasty was sealed at the Xuanwu Gate in northern Chang’an (modern-day Xi’an). At this pivotal moment, Li Shimin, who would later become Emperor Taizong, led a small but determined group of loyal soldiers to stage a coup. Tensions had long simmered between Li Shimin and his elder brother, Li Jiancheng, who had been designated heir apparent. Supported by their younger brother Li Yuanji,
20
Mar
Mar
The 1911 Champagne Riots in France
The Champagne riots remind us that even something as glamorous as a glass of fizz is shaped by conflict, politics, and power.
02
Dec
Dec
