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The Iron Curtain was a political boundary that divided Europe into two separate geographical areas from 1945 following the end of World War II until the end of the Cold War 46 years later. On the east side of the Iron Curtain were the Warsaw Pact countries which comprise Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary,… Continue reading Cold War Facts: The Significance Of The Iron Curtain

We have the Founding Fathers to thank for founding America. The Founding Fathers was a group of wealthy plantation workers and businessmen who united 13 warring colonies and fought for independence from the British. They wrote the governing documents that make up the country to this day. The Founders were highly competent leaders, producing the… Continue reading Check Out The Different Roles And Responsibilities Of America’s Founding Fathers

Have you heard of the astronomer Carl Sagan? He was an American astrophysicist, astronomer, researcher, and author. His contributions to popularizing astronomy to the public were very significant and he has written over 600 scientific papers and several books concerning the subject matter, as well as the natural sciences. Read on to find out about… Continue reading 5 Significant Achievements of Carl Sagan

Are you curious about ancient Egypt? Read on to find out some lesser-known facts about ancient Egypt that you didn’t know before. Cleopatra was Not an Egyptian Cleopatra VII, along with King Tut, is famously associated with ancient Egypt. Few know that Cleopatra was a descendant of Greek Macedonians. The only connection with “Egyptian” for… Continue reading 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece was one of the greatest civilizations in history, dominating the Mediterranean region and the world for decades. In many ways, modern life is still heavily influenced by the Ancient Greeks. It was one of the world’s first democratic societies and paved the way for the structure of modern-day democratic governments. Additionally, it has… Continue reading 5 Important Battles Of The Ancient Greek Wars

The Bill of Rights are known as the first ten amendments and included rights and liberties like due process of law, freedom of speech, religion and more. Do you know what the Bill of Rights are? If you would like to find out more about interesting topics about history like these, feel free to check… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About The Bill Of Rights?

Have you ever heard a song come on and was instantly transported back to an earlier time, be it happy or sad? Music has the power to bring to life memories trapped within our subconscious, even though we may be unaware they have been retained. What, exactly, is it that makes music so powerful and… Continue reading Why We Retain Music For Longer

When making the decision to pursue a degree in music, students usually believe the only career options that await them are those within the music industry. However, there are plenty of employers who value the transferable skills in music which they find to be applicable in other sectors. Rather than feeling restricted when it comes… Continue reading What Transferable Skills Can Be Learned Through Music?

All parents and educators will understand the struggles of helping a child retain information. There can be many different ways to do it, from repeatedly drilling the information into them to more engaging ways such as learning through music. Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, you can still remember a few songs your… Continue reading Using Songs To Help Your Child Retain Information

When music is mentioned today, most people immediately call to mind the latest tunes. However, music has a long history that goes back thousands of years and in more recent history, wars and social uprisings. For instance, propagandistic songs during the two world wars were sung by both sides. In addition, you would be hard… Continue reading Using Music To Teach History And Social Studies