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Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 255 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

💾 History World War I World War II Military American history European history

Over one million American men served in Europe during World War I.
The sacrifice of American troops in both World War I and II were enormous.
Defending democracy has historically come at a high price, including the loss of many lives.

Blood on the Seine

Cosmographia • 838 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23

💾 History European history Art history

Paris evolved from a Gaulish settlement to a significant city under various rulers like Clovis I and Charlemagne.
Charlemagne, known as the Father of Europe, made Aachen his permanent capital, shifting attention from Paris.
After Charlemagne's reign, Paris experienced a decline in political significance and development, facing new threats like Viking invasions.

After the Ice: how foragers and farmers conquered Scandinavia

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning • 474 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23

💾 History Migration Ancient Civilizations European history

Scandinavia has a tumultuous history of foragers, farmers, and barbarian invasions.
The Vikings originated from Scandinavian tribes and executed daring raids across Europe.
The modern image of peaceful Scandinavia contrasts with its violent medieval history.

King Charles: The Last True Roman Emperor

Cosmographia • 299 implied HN points • 05 May 23

💾 History European history

The post discusses King Charles as the last true Roman Emperor
The author shares their recent journey from Tuscany to England with Amie
The post is available for paid subscribers on the website

05/07/23 - Concubines: The Key to Dynastic China's Success

Moly’s Substack • 196 implied HN points • 08 May 23

💾 History European history Social Mobility

China's historical system focused on providing peasants with hope of advancement, motivating them to fight for military honors and social mobility.
A meritocratic approach in China ensured that power and wealth were not easily inherited, preventing the monopolization of success by nobles.
The use of concubines in China served as a method to ensure competent heirs, prevent inbreeding, and stabilize society through non-exclusive relationships.

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The entrepreneurial state

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics European history

Where you are born significantly impacts your economic opportunities.
Competition and war among states can drive institutional progress and innovation.
Territorial competition between states can lead to a process of creative destruction and better governance.

Western Civilization: History of power

Weekend Collection • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

💾 History European history Civilization Britain

The articles examine how the history of Western Civilization is used and its evolving threats
There's a focus on power and European history in the recommended reading
Various viewpoints and reflections on Western civilization are presented in the articles