South African Independence?
The post details South Africa's history from 1800 to 1918, focusing on British colonialism, the Dutch settlement, and the impact on Indigenous peoples. It highlights conflicts, the establishment of apartheid, and the struggle for true independence, culminating in the end of apartheid in 1994, emphas
Nature as a Blueprint, as Inspiration, and as Building Materials
The human connection to nature is a powerful and ancient one, and it is beautifully reflected in architecture throughout history.
Daylight Savings Time: To Keep or Not to Keep?
The discourse explores the origins and relevance of Daylight Savings Time (DST), discussing historical figures like Ben Franklin and George Hudson's contributions. It examines the pros and cons such as safety versus health impacts, and highlights global attitudes toward DST, with some regions abolis
The Whitman Massacre Perspectives: Part 2, Narcissa Whitman
The Whitman Massacre through the eyes of Narcissa Whitman
Gregor MacGregor and Poyais
We’re here today to talk about a soldier-turned-con artist who convinced hundreds of people of the existence of an entirely fictional country. He was a liar, albeit an excellent one, who got most of those hundreds of people killed.