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By Charlie Fair Lavr Kornilov at a military parade, c. 1917 Russia is no stranger to military coups. The army has a long history of pulling off the leash of state control and turning on its master, often at … Continue reading
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By Kade Tibberts The Eastern Orthodox Church considers itself one faith and one Church. Ironically, it is divided along national, political, and now militaristic lines. Within the umbrella of Eastern Orthodoxy are multiple autocephalous churches, which are self-headed, fully independent, … Continue reading
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By Charlie Fair Portrait by Johann Jacob Haid The 17th and 18th centuries were a very unfortunate time to be Irish. A brutal civil war between royalist and parliamentarian forces fought across England, Scotland, and Ireland had weakened the … Continue reading
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By Natasha Netzorg Central Asia has a rich history; located at the convergence of different peoples, it bears heavy influences from surrounding regions, a fact that is especially true for Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan, unlike Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan, was comprised of settled … Continue reading
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By Natasha Netzorg Kyrgyzstan is a small but mountainous country, which makes traveling across the country difficult, and all the more impressive that nomads once regularly made this journey. Today, that means to travel from Bishkek to the small town … Continue reading
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By Natasha Netzorg During the long moments where the melatonin can’t overcome the uncomfortable seats and the crying babies, the mind wanders to the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges that are to come. Ten hours on a plane is a long … Continue reading
