In a decade-long operation, the CIA modified poppy seeds and dropped them by the billions from aircraft over Afghanistan in ...

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero. China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, ...

This video uses Google Earth to retrace the Opium Wars between Britain and Qing China, revealing the global trade routes, naval battles, and key port cities that defined the conflict. Viewers can ...

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President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new Chinese export controls — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China ...

Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner went back in time Saturday, Sept 28. Those passionate about the Revolutionary War and the time period re-enacted the era in dress and technique as the area’s ...

In the 19th century, Britain waged war on China not for freedom or security — but for drugs and profit. The First Opium War reshaped global trade and left a lasting scar on China. George Santos' ...

Ronald W. Pruessen has received past research grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. University of Toronto provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA ...

On this episode of Aloha Authentic, we reconnect with three familiar faces, cultural experts who each played an important role in bringing authenticity to the new Apple TV+ series, Chief of War. Each ...

President Harry S. Truman signing the National Security Act Amendments of 1949, which converted the National Military Establishment into a new Department of Defense. (National Archives) During a White ...

Star Wars has friends everywhere. It’s been a movie franchise since 1977, but depending on how you look at it, Star Wars has only been a live-action TV franchise since 2019. Yes, there have been ...

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