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Canada’s Dark Legacy: A History of Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

Introduction Canada, often regarded as a beacon of peace and human rights, harbors a deeply troubling and under-reported crisis: the ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls. Since 1980, more than 1,100 Indigenous women and girls have been murdered or gone missing across the country, a grim statistic that was highlighted in a 2017 United […]

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Journey of Courage and Resilience: Retracing Ernest Shackleton’s Doomed Antarctic Expedition

Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated expedition to cross the Antarctic in 1914 is a legendary tale of survival, courage, and determination. After the tragic sinking of his ship, The Endurance, Shackleton led his crew on an extraordinary journey to save their lives. A century later, our expedition embarks on a daring quest to retrace Shackleton’s footsteps and […]

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The Age of Revolution: Political and Social Upheaval in Europe and the Americas

Introduction The Age of Revolution, which spanned from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, marked a significant period of political and social change across Europe and the Americas. It was characterized by a series of revolutions, uprisings, and rebellions that challenged the established order and ushered in a new era of modernity. Two of […]

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The Age of Nationalism: Impact on Political, Cultural and International Relations

Introduction The Age of Nationalism spanned roughly from the 18th to the 20th century, during which time there were major cultural and political movements that sought to create independent nation-states. These movements were driven by a desire for self-determination, where people sought to govern themselves according to their own unique cultural and linguistic identities. The […]

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West Indies under British Colonialism: Life Stories of Ex-Servicemen and Women in World Wars

Introduction The West Indies was once a vast colonial empire that spanned across multiple islands in the Caribbean Sea. The region became a major center of the slave trade and played a crucial role in the transatlantic economy. For centuries, the people of the West Indies endured the harsh realities of British colonialism, including forced […]