Jonathan Riley

World War Two and US Industrial Production

The morning of December 7th, 1941 saw Pearl Harbor awake to a Japanese surprise attack meant to remove the USA from WWII before this "sleeping giant awoke". What did Japan see in this isolationist nation that caused them such fear?

How Did Israel Win The Six Day War?

In just six days the state of Israel shocked the world as it fought against 5 surrounding nations to not only defeat their enemy but gain a stronghold on the entire region. How did Israel win the Six Day War?

From Babylon to A United Europe

The ancient Babylonians had an almost symbiotic relationship between religion and government that lasted for millennia. Yet it can be found even to this day as it bubbles away almost unnoticed under the banner of a united Europe.