… in late November 1773. The plan involved the Sons of Liberty dressing up like Indians to dump a shipment of tea over the side of a ship into the Boston Harbor. They dressed like Indians to fool the British so they would not know who they…

… Bread Givers, author Anzia Yezierska tells the story of life as an immigrate in the Untied States. For many immigrates, the U.S. was the key to a better life; a life free of economic depression and religious oppression. America was a fantasy to…

… adopted the resolution, introduced by Richard Henry Lee and John Adams, which actually declared independence from Great Britain. The Declaration, which explained why the Colonies (now States) declared their independence, was adopted by the Continental…

… as Buddhism has been the primary inspiration behind many successful civilizations, the source of great cultural achievements and a lasting and meaningful guide to the very purpose of life for millions of people. Today, large numbers of men and women…

… world history. It was Caesar who ended the Roman republic and paved the way for the later Roman emperors. Although there is a lot written about him, there was always debate if he was a hero or a villain. But for many people, including myself, Caesar…

… Aboriginal citizens, and the end is not yet in sight. However, Canada has a better record, than another former British colony, South Africa. For 250 years, South African treatment of its original peoples, was an international shame. "Apartheid" meani…

… prominent American figures did not want the nation to be dependent on manufacturing. They feared the poverty they witnessed in European factory towns would be mimicked, and feared that it would erode American ideals. But as people realized that a…

… that must be abolished in the name of civilized society. A humane culture cannot abide the organized extermination of human beings in the name of justice. In the United States, dozens of people are put to death every year like stray animals, only per…

… of the war, when everything was "wonderful" and Americans had no doubts. The second quote was only a year later, but a lot can change in a year, and Caputo saw this first hand. The first quote was at a time when the American soldiers were told that…

… structure called the caste system. It divided the society into four, well defined groups. It was born of dharma which dictated a rigid class structure. In spite of the divisions among different class members, the system worked well. Buddhism…