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Every war is the result of stupidity – The Thoughts of Martial Philosopher Bruno Orozco León

Bruno Orozco León has been following the martial path for twenty seven years. The former bodyguard and security adviser is now an experienced martial artist and philosopher, the founder of CMBTVS Self Protection System. He shared with The History Avenue his thoughts on martial arts, history, war, writing…

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Intense Colors and a Simple Broom: Early Soviet Propaganda Actions in the 1920s – Editor’s Commentary

Since Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, the rulers always tried to find new ways to communicate their message to their “target audience.” But, until the 20th century, this propaganda wasn’t used in a measure like it was used by the totalitarian governments of the 20th century.

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Eric Bloodaxe (2): The Last King of Northumbria’s Ouster from Norway

In the spring of 935 Haakon amassed a large force at Trondheim to battle Eric, and Eric attempted to do the same but realized “the leading men left him” to support his younger brother.

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Eric Bloodaxe (1): The Last King of Northumbria’s Ouster from Norway

Eric “Bloodaxe” Haraldsson (c. 885-954), the last king of Northumbria – a realm the Vikings usurped after the invasion and conquest of much of England by the Great Heathen Army between the years 867 and 872AD, was one of Norwegian king Harald Fairhair’s many sons sired from nine wives.

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‘Challenging but Fulfilling’: Past, Present, and Future of Peacekeeping Missions – Interview with Dr. Antonio Garcia

We talked with Dr. Garcia about his book “South Africa and United Nations Offensive Peacekeeping Operations”, history of peacekeeping missions during the Cold War, actual and future challenges…

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