Image, Strength and Power: How Strong Was Ancient Egyptian Propaganda?
Propaganda is a psychological warfare. We all know that. It can be used for two reasons. First, to demoralize the enemy and second, to strengthen its own forces. The Ramesseum relief shows obviously that, in this case, the goal was the latter.
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Early Information Exchange: When Sailors Shared and Peasants Liked
In stark contrast, during the late 15th century, information traveled through offline routes, forming an early communication network and laying the groundwork for the sophisticated information systems we use today.
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The Sense of an Ending: Early Considerations for a Possible War Defeat of Nuclear-Armed Russia in Ukraine
The impact of military defeats over the course of Russian history has been radical and obvious: The consequences are pervasive and can include anything from radical reform to revolution. The saying “history repeats itself” is often discussed.
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Zersetzung: A Sinister Cold War Weapon of Silent Destruction
During the Cold War, East Germany’s Ministry for State Security, commonly known as the Stasi, perfected a clandestine and insidious tactic known as Zersetzung.
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Timeless Aesthetics of the 1930s Socialite
From lavish soirées to extravagant shopping sprees, the 1930s socialite epitomized the pinnacle of high society glamour and opulence.
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