Ryan Durham

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Prehistoric Warfare: The History of Early Human Conflicts

Prehistoric Warfare: The History of Early Human Conflicts

Most scientists believe the evolution of humans has a history nearly as long as life itself. Anatomically modern humans and all other life that has existed on the planet first came about from the single-celled microorganisms that emerged approximately...

Richard Sorge: The Life and Legacy of the German Journalist Who Became the Soviet Union’s Most Effective Spy during World War II

Richard Sorge: The Life and Legacy of the German Journalist Who Became the Soviet Union’s Most Effective Spy during World War II

Spies are a feature of countless works of fiction in which they often discover secrets on which the fate of nations hang in the balance. Reality is generally rather more mundane, as spies often gather low-level intelligence that only makes sense when...

The Ludlow Massacre: The History of the National Guard’s Attack on Striking Miners during the Colorado Coalfield War

The Ludlow Massacre: The History of the National Guard’s Attack on Striking Miners during the Colorado Coalfield War

As labor unions and movements began to form and coalesce in the 19th century, the tensions between workers and companies led to demonstrations, encounters, and even conflicts that descended into violence. Among those, few were as notorious as the...