Christopher Columbus and the Silk Road: Europe’s Quest for New Trade Routes Amidst Ottoman (Islamic) Dominance

In 1492, Christopher Columbus embarked on a voyage that would profoundly impact world history, driven by the need to find an alternative route to Asia due to the Ottoman Empire’s (Islamic State’s) control of the Silk Road.

War Angel, by Sean Dietrich

“I know what I saw,” said William. Mister William was old when I interviewed him years ago. Ancient, actually. Mid-nineties. Bent and pale. A television was playing in the background of his nursing home apartment. Old people like to have televisions playing in the background. It’s like having company. “It was World War II,” William …

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