The what is category is all about explaining what different things and concepts are.
The dictionary’s definition of Quietism is a form of religious mysticism that originated in late seventeenth-century Spain, which requires a spirit that is removed from all human endeavors, completely surrendering itself to Gods will. The … Read more
Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Secrets of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) Secret Society Greetings, seekers of esoteric knowledge. Today, we embark on a journey of discovery into the enigmatic realm of the Ordo Templi … Read more
Sanfilippo Syndrome, or Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III (MPS III), is a genetic disorder resulting in a form of pediatric dementia. Mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III), also known as Sanfilippo syndrome, is a progressive disease mainly affecting … Read more
The Most Favored Nation Clause is the founding principle of the World Trade Organization, and there are noteworthy exceptions to it in World Trade Organization rules. Most-favored-nation (MFN) clauses (also known as nondiscrimination clauses or … Read more
Megan’s Law is the name of a federal (and an unofficial title of later state laws) legislation in the United States that requires law enforcement agencies to provide the public with information regarding registered sexual … Read more
Esotericism refers to the doctrine or practice of knowing the mysteries, or to a state or state of being mysterious. The term may merely refer to any knowledge that is secret or reserved. The term … Read more
Intermittent Explosive Disorder is a mental health condition that has as its defining feature brief periods of sudden, violent aggression, rage, or violence. Other Conditions Some other mental health conditions can share symptoms with irrational … Read more
The Cuban missile crisis, (October 1962), a major confrontation which brought the U.S. and Soviet Union closer to war, over the Soviet presence in Cuba of nuclear-capable missiles. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaders from … Read more
Histrionic personality disorder is a psychiatric condition that is characterized by an extreme emotionality and pattern of attention-seeking behaviors, which begins in early adulthood and is apparent under a variety of circumstances. In addition to … Read more
This is perhaps the best summary of the history of religion in America’s colonies, offering an excellent discussion both of the First Great Awakening, and of the ways the First Great Awakening fed into the … Read more