A Small Introduction to the Polaris Expedition The Polaris Expedition (1871-1873) was one of the first serious attempts to reach the North Pole since British naval officer Sir Edward Parry reached 82 ° 45 in … Read more
To understand what monsoon rain is, we need to have a look at the historical background for the phenomena. Summer rain brings welcome relief from the hot, dry days in May and June. They also … Read more
The Russian-Japanese war was a 1904-1905 military conflict between the Russian Empire and the Japanese Empire. The Russo-Japanese War began because of a dispute over influence in Southeast Asia and ended in an embarrassing defeat … Read more
The American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, was between the American North and the South because of different economic issues. During the war, the North’s elites wanted economic expansion and changes in … Read more
Given Britain’s dependence on Chinese silk, ceramics, and tea exports, opium was the only commodity that could save Britain’s balance of payments in Asia from a ruinous deficit. Opium Wars and Foreign Encroachments In the … Read more