7 Numbers That Tell the Story of Deaths of Despair in America
Deaths of despair are deaths that result from drugs, alcohol, and suicide. It is a number that has grown at alarming rates in the last 20 years.
The Global Water Crisis Has Arrived
The Global Water Crisis story is an ongoing series we are featuring here at JB Shreve & the End of History. New aspects and explainers on various aspects of the crisis can be found regularly here.
History in the Shadow of Notre Dame
The history of Notre Dame is a story of the false sacred disguising the truly profane. It is also the frequent story of western civilization.
History of Terrorism Podcast Series – White Nationalist Terrorism
This podcast tells the story that formed the modern white nationalism movement and the background of white nationalist terrorism.
An American Citizen is Leading a Revolt in Libya – What Is Happening In...
The most recent instigator of the violence in Libya is a 75-year old former resident of northern Virginia, Khalifa Hifter.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Four – Cold Wars, Dirty Wars, Drug...
This final post in my series on the history of US involvement in Latin America considers how Latin America was destabilized by constant American efforts from the Cold War to today.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Three – United Fruit Company
The United Fruit Company introduced a new level of corporate imperialism to Latin America and is key to understanding the modern dysfunctions in the region as well as America's relationship with its neighbors.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Two – American Imperialism
This series continues the look at US and Latin American history. In part 2 we look at American imperialism in Latin America during the early 20th century.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part One – The US and Mexico
Why is Latin America so dysfunctional, and plagued by poverty and violence? This 4-part series looks at the history of America's involvement and interference in Latin America. Part 1 looks at the historical relationship of between the US and Mexico.
What Is Happening In Nicaragua
In April 2018 a protest movement began demanding the removal of President Ortega from office. This backgrounder explains what is happening in Nicaragua.