Ancient Mesopotamia is said to be the cradle of civilization. Various empires were formed in this land. One of the civilizations that made an indelible mark in this territory was the Sumerians. This group of people had brought greatness to Mesopotamia. With its king or governor, a semblance of government was invented …
The major threat to the United States from Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) is still illegal drugs. Utilizing well-established distribution and transportation networks, these Mexican multi-drug cartels traffic in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and illegal fentanyl across the entire US. They have complete control over drug trafficking across the Southwest Border (SWB) and …
In the history of humankind, great civilizations have ruled the world. Yet like slipping sand through a person’s hand, some great civilizations fall and slip away into oblivion. This is true in the case of the Inca Empire, the once known mighty civilization in the America’s western hemisphere. Who were the Incas …
Background The military is a great and respectable institution, and for this reason, military leaders are held in high regard. To be victorious, leaders must possess bravery, ingenuity, and a strategic mind for tactical planning. There are a number of famous military generals throughout history, but there are only a select few …
Background The meaning of civilization has changed numerous times during its history. In fact, even today, it is used in several ways. In general, the term civilization is used to define human cultures with a high level of social and technological development as opposed to what many people consider to be less …
Background Back in the 1960s, there was a musical movement referred to as the British Invasion. It was composed of British rock-and-roll or beat groups whose popularity spread fast to the United States. It began with the successful arrival of Liverpool’s Beatles in New York in 1964, continuing with the Rolling Stones …
Background Have you ever wondered how and where the written word was invented? It is a thought that strikes the mind of many. According to Dr. Mehrabian, writing represents at least 7% of human communication and we are surrounded by a world of words. As such, it is only fair that we …
Background In many countries that have parliamentary forms of government, the office of the president or head of state is mainly ceremonial. But it is different in the United States as the president is bestowed with great authority and is perhaps the most powerful elected official in the world. The Founding Fathers …
Background Ancient Greece was a civilization that conquered almost all of the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. It ruled much of Europe and Western Asia during its peak under Alexander the Great. The Ancient Greeks came before the Romans, and much of the culture of the Romans was influenced by the Greeks. …
Background According to linguist John McWhorter, an associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, language or human language pertains to the grammar and other rules and standards that enable humans to make words and sounds in a manner that other people can understand. Based on the work of Guy …