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The Human Toll of Cold War: Nukes, Afghanistan, and the Tragedy of Missing Flight KAL 007

Introduction The Cold War era, which stretched from the end of World War II in 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, was defined by an intense ideological struggle between two superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union. Marked by the ever-looming threat of nuclear annihilation, this period saw the world […]

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The Overwhelming Defeat of the Ottoman Empire at Zenta: A Turning Point in European History

Introduction: The Pivotal Battle of Zenta On September 11, 1697, one of the most decisive and catastrophic defeats in the history of the Ottoman Empire unfolded on the battlefield near Zenta, in present-day Serbia. The Ottoman army, once a dominant force that expanded the Empire’s reach across three continents, suffered a devastating blow at the […]

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Sherpa: People of the Mountain – Guardians of the Himalayas and Their Unique Way of Life

Introduction: The Guardians of the Himalayas Bordering Nepal and Tibet lies one of the most awe-inspiring regions of the world: the Himalayas, home to the highest peaks on Earth, including the majestic Mount Everest. At the heart of these towering mountains live the Sherpa people, a small ethnic group known worldwide for their incredible mountaineering […]