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The Cheka: An Instrument of Revolution and Terror The Cheka, officially known as the All-Russian Extraordinary Commission, was established in December 1917 and quickly became a formidable force that instilled mortal fear across Russia by early 1918. This body, which swiftly gained strength, initiated the Red Terror long before its
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PEOPLE Scholarly and Intelligence Background Revilo P. Oliver, a Classics Professor at the University of Illinois, possessed an authoritative background, having held an important wartime role in military code-breaking. During World War II, he served as the director of a secret research group at the War Department, commanding a staff
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1862-1947 Frederick Russell Burnham was an American scout, adventurer, and soldier, notable for his extensive travels and service in various conflicts across North America and Africa, particularly in Rhodesia and the Boer War. His adventurous life began early and was shaped by experiences with Native American tribes and his later
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UNIVERSAL HISTORY J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century literature, particularly for his seminal contributions to the fantasy genre and his unparalleled influence on its subsequent development. His literary endeavour, often termed a "great project," was fundamentally aimed at creating a cohesive
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Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was a significant geopolitical entity that ultimately faced overthrow by a coalition of American and allied forces in 2003. His leadership and the subsequent intervention had profound consequences for Iraq and global politics. Rule and Ideology Saddam Hussein's political alignment was
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Muammar Gaddafi was an influential figure in 20th Century global politics. He was considered one of the most personally powerful individuals since World War II. His lengthy tenure in power was marked by radical ideological experiments and a distinctive approach to both domestic governance and international relations. Early Life and
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1957-2011 Osama Bin Laden is associated with the rise of radical Islamism and international terrorism. Born into considerable wealth, his life became inextricably linked with the global phenomenon of jihad against Western influence. Early Life and Entry into Afghanistan Born in 1957 into the affluent Bin Laden family of Saudi
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Julius Evola (born Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola in Rome in 1898; died 1974) was a controversial Italian philosopher, artist, and esotericist whose lengthy career spanned diverse fields. His intellectual output was vast, encompassing numerous books and essays that explored spirituality, tradition, politics, and the occult. While he had a prominent
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Alexander II, the Tsar-Liberator, met a tragic end on the 1st of March 1881, assassinated by a Jewish band of revolutionary terrorists. This heinous act was the work of members of Narodnaya Volya, also known as The Will of the People. This shocking event, the Tsar’s murder, was intended
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43BC - 17AD Publius Ovidius Naso (born 20 March 43 BC, Sulmo, Roman Empire (now Sulmona, Italy)—died AD 17, Tomis, Moesia (now Constanța, Romania) was a Roman poet renowned for his Ars amatoria and Metamorphoses. His verse wielded immense influence through its imaginative interpretations of Classical myth and as
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28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918 World War I (also known as the First World War or The Great War) was a large scale, fratricidal military conflict between 1914 and 1918 in which millions of people died. The opposing sides were the Allied Entente Powers, which ultimately included Serbia, Montenegro,
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Paul Lacroix | 1870 This encyclopaedic work, authored by Paul Lacroix, also known as Bibliophile Jacob, offers a comprehensive exploration of the dual forces that shaped European society during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. A new society emerged from the chaotic mix of barbarous nations and the corrupt remnants of