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What legacy does Tunisian President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali leave behind?

Tunisian former President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali died on the 19th of September 2019 living in Jedda…

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What can be learned from Iran Air Flight 655?

On the 3rd July 1988 an Airbus A300 civilian passenger aircraft of Iran Air’s flight 655 was shot do…

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What keeps Somalia in such a state of disrepair?

Occupying nearly the entirety of the Horn of Africa’s coastline, Somalia seems in the perfect geogra…

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Who are the most important women of science?

Women remain underrepresented in science; despite this some women have made massive contributions to…

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What can the invention of mechanised looms during the industrial revolution teach us about the dangers of automation and AI?

The power loom was an invention of the early Industrial Revolution; it changed the very fabric of th…

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What impact did the reign of Charlemagne have on Europe?

Charlemagne or Charles the Great was a king from what is modern day France in the Early Middle Ages.…

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Who was Otto von Bismarck?

Otto von Bismarck was the most prominent Prussian statesman of his time, who used diplomacy and mili…

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What led to the collapse of communism?

At its height 27 countries claimed to be communist states, however, today only five countries remain…

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What led to the fall of the Portuguese Empire?

The Portuguese Empire arose from a period of European exploration that started with the discovery of…

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Who was Mussolini, what is Fascism, and how is it relevant today?

A major figure in early 20th century European politics, the founder of Fascism and one of the intens…

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