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The Rise Of The Yakuza
The Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates, originated in the mid-Edo period. Known for rigid patriarchal structures, tattoos, and feudal codes o…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Fighting Women In History...note to self change this title later
Most of the time when people are talking about war and military history things have a tendency to focus on just the men. However there have been nume…
4 months ago
The Rise of El Mencho: Mexico's Most Dangerous Cartel Leader
Today we uncover the story of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," the head of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). Fro…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The First Dumb Robbery in American History
The man credited with the first big bank robbery in America was, frankly, bad at crime. Isaac Davis made off with $162,821 - or $3 million, in today'…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Iwo Jima: The Marines Hell on Earth
If You want your own Praesidus Iwo Jima Watch then check out my sponsor here Welcome to Iwo Jima, the Marines' Hell on Earth. In February 1945, 70,…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Weird History of Olympic Shenanigans
Olympic history is filled with bizarre, discontinued, and surreal moments, particularly in the early 20th century. Standout oddities include live pig…
5 months, 1 week ago
How The Greatest Pharma Scandal in HISTORY Ruined MILLIONS of Lives
Drugs. They ruin lives but when you have a medicine that is supposed to help you that is a good drug. But sometimes the companies that make good dru…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Thailand Joined Japan in WW2
During World War II, Thailand found itself in a precarious position as global conflict engulfed Southeast Asia. Between 1941 and 1944, Thailand navig…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Historically People Thought Your Teeth Could Explode
In the 19th Century, a Pennsylvania dentist called WH Atkinson came across a condition that sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Writing in The Dent…
6 months ago
History of Everything: Venezuela is a Basket Case
Venezuela is experiencing severe hardship due to a complex collapse of its economy, institutions, and political system, driven by a combination of ec…
6 months, 2 weeks ago