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Early Mexican civilizations like the Maya, Olmec, Zapotec, and the Aztec built their pyramids for many purposes.
Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Yet, in 1937, he proudly declared that the UNIA “were the first fascists” – and that Mussolini had merely followed his lead.
Dream interpretation is not an inborn gift, but a skill you can nurture and develop to discover who you are.
Remarkable discoveries were made during the Islamic Golden Age, which laid the foundation for the study of physics as we know it.
Urban green spaces have always served purposes linked to beauty, relaxation, status, and culture in towns and cities.
Sir Isaac Newton is one of the most celebrated English scientists. He was one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution.
Christians have assessed the morality of violence in various ways. One view—perhaps Christianity’s oldest—is that violence is prohibited for Christians.
The OSS, (Office of Strategic Services) was the first independent US intelligence agency, founded during World War II by President Roosevelt.