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In 1945, the Japanese surrendered and the Second World War ended. The period between the Japanese surrender and the return of the British to Malaya gave the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) the opportunity to take over the government in Malaya. History shows that the MCP got to control Malaya for 14 days. During that time…

What significant roles did the ubasoku fulfill in the fusion of Buddhism with the folk culture? Being among the most influential individuals in early Buddhism, the ubasoku played a crucial role in integrating rural Japan. These traditional shamanistic practitioners, who originated from China and Korea, migrated due to unfavorable circumstances such as supporting the wrong…

            The Baroque Art Style Movement started in the 17th century. This period was characterized by complex art style which is stimulated by the urge to tap the different “emotional states” which is dramatically shown “by appealing to the senses.” The dominant characteristics of this period were “ grandeur, sensuous richness, drama, vitality, movement, tension,…

“Who’s that?” I looked behind me to see an old lady looking over the picture I was holding. She is one of the many people who have to leave home to live in a nursing home. She is one of the people who I believe have the unlucky fate of living with strangers in a…

The mere mention of the name Joan of Arc brings us pictures of a lady leading soldiers to battle. Many books have been written about her heroic exploits in the French and English battle fields. Her storybook legacy climaxes with her being tried by a bias court where evidences are fabricated and other cards stacked…

There is much to study on the history of International Workers’ Day. However, it was clear that it was born from the struggle for the eight-hour day. ‘In 1884, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day’s work from and after May 1,…

Historians study Latin American woman over the past decade, develop investigation strategies, appropriate methods that deeply look into new questions, rigorous standards, as well as full body literature which probe further ongoing investigations on Latin American Woman. For example, the biographies and articles written about Evita Peron, recount her life providing new information about the Peronist Party. Marysa Navarro’s exceptional article,…

It was once said that Stratton was more important than Bude. When I sayimportant, I mean that the place in general needs to have these 7 factors:a social centre, a religion centre, a work centre, a population centre, alocal government, a trade and industry centre and of course; a law andjustice centre. Stratton had all…

INTRODUCTIONRock and Roll started after the year 1955 with its roots being in Blues,Gospel, and Jazz. This influenced vocal music, which was popular with theAfrican American population. Hep Harmony which added rhythm and harmony wassung by groups such as The “Mills Brothers” and the “Ink Spots”. Small Swing Bands or Jump Bands featured saxophone soloists…

Learning about historical events and people is important to learn from because we can keep America’s history alive. This is recognized in the play The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, the poem titled “Fear” by Eva Pickova and the poem “On Speaking Up for Each Other” by Martin Niemoller. Each…