Global history’s ripple effects.
Why Did the UK Choose Brexit? The Real Reasons Behind the EU Exit In 2016, the United Kingdom shocked the world when 51.9% of voters in a historic referendum chose to leave the European Union—a decision famously known as Brexit. This monumental choice reshaped global politics and economics, leaving many wondering: Why did the UK … Read more
The Real Story of Brazil and Argentina’s Independence South America’s Liberation Story Published by Woo from woodoesNothing. While North America celebrated its independence on July 4th, South America’s independence movements have their own fascinating stories. Brazil Independence Day (September 7, 1822) and Argentina Independence Day (May 25, 1810/July 9, 1816) mark crucial turning points in … Read more
The Secret of Ancient Greece’s Greatness 2,500 Years Ago Introduction Hello everyone! Today I’ll be introducing you to the amazing development secrets of Ancient Greece from Athens, the capital of Greece. Greece is a country everyone knows by name, but when asked specifically what kind of country it is, many people don’t know well. However, … Read more
Hello, I’m Woo. When I was young, I enjoyed watching a TV series called ‘TOUR OF DUTY’ on CBS. Today, I’d like to provide you with commentary about the Vietnam War, which was the background setting for that show. The Vietnam War: A Comprehensive Overview Hello, I’m Swoody. Today, I’ll guide you through the complex … Read more
The 1945 US Use of Atomic Bombs Background and Reasons for Hiroshima and Nagasaki Last October, I had a two-day business trip to Hiroshima to write a thesis on the atomic bombing. During my stay, I visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and would like to explain why atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and … Read more
The Hidden Truth Behind Japan’s Delayed Surrender Until August 1945 Exploring Japanese Stubbornness from the Meiji Restoration to the Emperor System Japan’s Persistence in the Face of Impending Defeat In May 1945, Germany surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end to the European theater of World War II. However, Japan, the main player in … Read more
Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor in 1941? On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. This was not a mere military provocation but a result of Japan’s strategic decision made under desperate circumstances. Ironically, Japan believed this attack would allow them to avoid … Read more
The Cultural Revolution: A Tragedy That Touched Even Family Bonds Hello everyone! Today I’ll be exploring a pivotal chapter in Chinese history — the Cultural Revolution (文化大革命), a movement that profoundly impacted families and reshaped society. This examination of the Chinese Cultural Revolution shows how Mao Zedong and the Cultural Revolution transformed China’s social fabric. … Read more
The Epic Long March: Survival Against All Odds How 100,000 Communist Troops Became 6,000 The Critical Early Communist-Nationalist Conflicts (1930-1934) Campaign Outcome 1st Nationalist Extermination Campaign Communist victory! 2nd Nationalist Extermination Campaign Communist victory! 3rd Nationalist Extermination Campaign Communist victory! 4th Nationalist Extermination Campaign Communist victory! Despite commanding a modernized army with superior firepower and … Read more