The basic design of a nuclear bomb is shockingly easy to find online. Actually building one is an entirely different matter. This article will run through the basics to give you a sense of…
Rare earth elements are essential for modern military and civilian technology. They’re found most often in hard-to-reach places, often in unfriendly countries. Given their necessity and the profits to be made, the search for…
The White House is globally recognizable as the official residence of the president of the United States, but how many of “White Houses” of other countries would you recognize? If you drove past the…
Many species of animals go through mass migrations, but there’s likely no species on Earth that has migrated to more locations than human beings. Unfortunately, human migrations are often the result of war and…
Today, 9 countries wield nuclear weapons with the cumulative power to end human civilization in minutes. Yet in the nearly 80 years this technology has been in existence, the only country that has used…
History books are often filled with tales of large, powerful nations and their conquests. But let’s not overlook the smaller countries that, even with limited resources and influence, still dared to dream big. They…
Some of the most vicious battles in U.S. history were fought over islands that are a household name today and others that have now been forgotten. Despite the bloodshed, some of them are completely…
The Renaissance was more than just incredible art — it involved new ideas, technological advancements, and a broader global view. Combined with a growing desire for wealth and resources, this ignited a spark in…
The United States was born from revolution, westward expansion, and diverse populations. The geography of the nation, in turn, seems to reflect this unique combination, particularly its rather illogical borders between states. (This is…
Countless civilizations have risen, ruled, and fallen throughout human history, and some nations have been erased completely. From devastating wars to colonization, entire countries have been torn apart, repurposed, and remade into the nations…
President-elect Trump is in the process of selecting his nominations for his Cabinet members, a process American citizens and the stock market are watching intently. All of these positions are immensely powerful, as Cabinet…
The dramatic collapse of communist regimes worldwide in the late 1980s and early 1990s leaves the impression of a failed system that got virtually nothing right. However, communism did advance some of the societies…
Many people have heard of the Keck Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope, but few realize just how many powerful telescopes we have in the world, and in space. Because the objects they study…
Iran is one of the most disruptive countries to the world order today. Its leaders would like to shake up the power structures of the Middle East to become the predominant regional power. And…
Most countries of the world were at one time or another colonized by Europeans, but a select few managed to retain their independence. This has helped them maintain their distinct and proud cultures but also…
Iran has been deeply at odds with the United States and its allies since its 1979 revolution. However, its aggressive attitude toward the West and sponsorship of terrorism pale in comparison to the potential…
The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and longest-lived empires in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. It can only really be compared to the Roman Empire, which it replaced when it conquered…
Although foreign aid is a comparatively small portion of the federal budget, it tends to receive outsized scrutiny by the public. Many people think of it as throwing money away. The fact of the…
The United States has the biggest debt in its history, an eye-watering $36 trillion. Much of that is owed to foreign countries, so understandably, some people wonder, what would happen if we just refused…
Remember there was a time not so many years ago we thought the Cold War was over? Those days are long gone. The partnership between Russia and the United States that characterized the rule…
