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Eastern Asia during its history was one which had most of its countries under the rule of a single autonomous ruler who held authority both politically and culturally. This absolute autonomy was one which […]

In twentieth century, Japan is a force in East Asia. With their imperialism in China and Korea, they influenced the East Asia’s cultural, society and so Japanese imperialism mark a dark age of Asia with their c […]

Without a doubt imperialism caused much conflict and misery between the citizens of Japan, Korea and China. War was a demonstration of power and a usual tool for expansion. Japan took advantage of it superior […]

The most well-defined and documented imperialism of the twentieth century was Japanese geographical and cultural expansionism. In a sense, Japanese imperialism in China and especially in Korea furthered East Asian […]

In the Thicket of Thoreau“I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be a […]

Mexico’s police force is in shambles. The newly-created National Guard is unable to fill its ranks with new recruits and has force the Mexican government to pull more than 58,000 officers from other security f […]

The Distiller of Celestial Dews“Perhaps on that spring morning when Adam and Eve were driven out of Eden Walden Pond was already in existence, and even then breaking up in a g […]

I write to share an announcement from Dr. Navarro-Farr about her upcoming research presentation “Archaeology Beyond our Imagining: Sustainable Practices inside the Maya Biosphere Reserve” on Thursday, September 26 […]

I write to share an announcement from Dr. Navarro-Farr about her upcoming research presentation “Archaeology Beyond our Imagining: Sustainable Practices inside the Maya Biosphere Reserve” on Thursday, September 26 […]

In the Thicket of ThoreauI just wanted to share a link to a song that I like, that I relate to Thoreau and Walden. The song is about both nature and the complexities of […]

This is a building week because I’m gone until Wednesday evening. I will be in Phoenix at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America giving this presentation. Here’s our schedule for the week […]

The article describes that on Friday, September 13, the Nicaraguan Human Rights Center documented 17 deaths of government opponents from the rural north of Nicaragua (Selser 2019). All of the victims participated […]

Class started with Max’s LA in the news which was about the Argentinian agricultural industry. The government is switching from corn being the main crop to soy beans. Soy is a much less reliable crop when c […]

Class Topic: First Reports

Historical Analysis:

How does the process of European “discovery” of the Americas unfold? How do Iberian explorers present New World territories to their rulers?
Historical […]

For the full schedule, see the Center for Diversity and Inclusion: @CDIatCOW

All are welcome at our fall picnic!  I write to share a message from our official picnic historian, Dr. Greg Shaya:
Please join us for the Fall History Picnic Wednesday 9/18 from 4-6pm at Bornhuetter […]

All are welcome at our fall picnic!  I write to share a message from our official picnic historian, Dr. Greg Shaya:
Please join us for the Fall History Picnic Wednesday 9/18 from 4-6pm at Bornhuetter […]