How We Got Here: The Crises That Shaped Us

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How We Got Here: The Crises That Shaped Us

Explore the pivotal crises of the 20th and 21st centuries and discover how they have crafted the world we live in today. Delve into historical events with a fresh perspective, linking past catastrophes to present-day realities.

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1929 and 2008: When Markets Collapse

1929 and 2008: When Markets Collapse

Uncover the parallels between the Great Depression of 1929 and the financial crisis of 2008. Examine how these economic downturns triggered global rep...

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The Cold War: The Bipolar World That Still Affects Us

The Cold War: The Bipolar World That Still Affects Us

Investigate the Cold War era, a time of global tension defined by the power struggle between the US and the USSR. Understand how this period shaped in...

Oil: How Black Gold Shapes Geopolitics

Oil: How Black Gold Shapes Geopolitics

Discover the central role oil plays in the world economy and its ability to influence global politics. Explore significant moments in history where oi...

The Fall of the Wall: The End of an Era and the Beginning of Another

The Fall of the Wall: The End of an Era and the Beginning of Another

Examine the symbolic and literal fall of the Berlin Wall and the subsequent cascade of change across Europe. Understand how a divided city became a un...

9/11: The Day That Changed Everything

9/11: The Day That Changed Everything

Explore the events of September 11, 2001, and their profound impact on global security, international politics, and societal perceptions. Understand h...

The Euro Crisis: Europe on the Brink

The Euro Crisis: Europe on the Brink

Delve into the European financial crisis that threatened to unravel the Eurozone. Learn about the economic instability, political tensions, and the me...

The Pandemic: When the World Stopped

The Pandemic: When the World Stopped

Analyze the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the swift changes in public health policy, and its profound effects on economies, societi...

The Age of Polarization: How We Got Here

The Age of Polarization: How We Got Here

Examine the rise of political polarization, the division within societies, and the role of media and technology. Understand how this era of division h...

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