By José Carlos Palma* Henry Kissinger, a renowned American diplomat, and strategist, left an indelible mark on the realm of international politics through his multifaceted career. From his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State to his influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, Kissinger’s impact resonates even today. This comprehensive

By José Carlos Palma* The Ottoman Empire, a formidable entity that spanned centuries, holds a prominent place in the annals of history. This article endeavors to provide an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical intricacies surrounding the Ottoman Empire. By examining its origins, territorial expansion, power projection, strategic alliances, and enduring

By Smartencyclopedia Have you ever wondered what life was like for Portuguese navigators who ventured across the seas of the world in the 15th and 16th centuries? How did they eat, have fun, and face the dangers and challenges of such long and risky voyages? Portuguese naus were wooden ships

By José Carlos Palma * The Digital Age, marked by the advent of the internet and the subsequent rise of social media, has revolutionized how we communicate, access information, and interact with the world. This transformative era has brought about unprecedented connectivity, reshaping societies, economies, and individual lives in profound

By Smartencyclopedia The Turduli were an ancient Celtic people who lived in the southwestern region of the Iberian Peninsula, in what is now modern-day Portugal and Spain. They were one of the several Celtic tribes that inhabited the region, along with the Celtiberians and the Lusitanians. The origins of the

By José Carlos Palma * The Olmecs were an ancient civilization that inhabited the Gulf Coast region of Mexico from approximately 1400 BCE to 400 BCE. They are considered one of the most mysterious civilizations of Mesoamerica, as very little is known about them, including their language, their social structure,

By José Carlos Palma* The Paiute people are a Native American tribe with a rich history and cultural heritage that spans thousands of years. Their traditional lands include parts of what is now eastern California, western Nevada, and southern Oregon. The Paiute people have faced significant challenges over the centuries,

By José Carlos Palma * The Battle of Saint Quentin was fought on August 10, 1557, between the French army and a combined Spanish and English army led by the Duke of Savoy. The battle took place near the town of Saint Quentin in Picardy, France. The French army, under

Thomas Pinckney, the U.S. Ambassador to Spain By José Carlos Palma * The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as the Treaty of Madrid, was a pivotal agreement signed between the United States of America and Spain on October 27, 1795. The treaty, which was signed in San Lorenzo de

By Smartencyclopedia Newsroom The Archbishop of Canterbury crowned King Charles III by placing the 360-year-old Saint Edward’s Crown on the monarch’s head in a lavish coronation ceremony in London on Saturday as he sat upon a 14th century throne in Westminster Abbey. Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the

By Smartencyclopedia Newsroom The coronation of a King is a solemn and grand ceremony that marks the beginning of a new reign. It is a time-honoured tradition that has been part of English history for over a millennium. The coronation ceremony is a formal event that is steeped in tradition,

By José Carlos Palma * The Bay of Pigs invasion, which took place in April 1961, was a failed attempt by the United States to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro in Cuba. The operation, which was led by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), was intended to train and equip