The Territorial Expansion of the United States: A People’s History

a map of the US during the first half of the 19th century illustrates the territorial expansion of the United States

How was the United States able to expand westward during its early history? What was the cost? In his book A People’s History of the United States, historian Howard Zinn discusses the country’s economic and territorial expansion during the first half of the 19th century. He focuses on how it led to the displacement of American Indians and the Mexican-American War. Keep reading to understand the territorial expansion of the United States from Zinn’s perspective.

Estrogenic Chemicals Found in Food, Cosmetics, Plastic, & More

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How many estrogenic chemicals are in our food? Are estrogenics used in herbicides? According to Anthony G. Jay, estrogenics can be found in various sources from plants and fungi to artificial food coloring and plastic additives. Understanding the origin and function of each of these estrogenics helps us comprehend their impact on our health and the environment. Continue reading to learn about some common places where you’ll find estrogenic chemicals.

A People’s History of Reconstruction After the Civil War

freed slaves after the American Civil War illustrate the history of Reconstruction

How did the government originally intend to redistribute land and wealth seized in the South after the Civil War? What role did Northern Republicans play in developing Southern Black communities? What challenges did freed slaves face? After the American Civil War, Reconstruction sought to address issues of wealth, racial equality, and freed slaves’ rights. Initially, Reconstruction showed promise. Ultimately, the progress that was made was undone. Continue reading for a history of Reconstruction after the Civil War, according to historian Howard Zinn.

Will and Grace Behind the Scenes (Just Jack & Will)

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What was Will and Grace like behind the scenes? What do the stars of the show think about their experiences? Will and Grace behind the scenes was characterized by humor, with cast members doing things like inserting inside jokes and personal references into the script. Stars Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack recently spoke about their experiences on their podcast Just Jack & Will. Keep reading for an inside look at their experiences from this episode.

Tom Segura and Layne Norton on Fitness & Bodybuilding

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Who is Layne Norton? What type of expertise does Norton have in the fitness community? On the podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, Layne Norton talks about fitness fabrications and his bodybuilding journey. Norton, who holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences concentrated in protein metabolism, has built a distinguished reputation in the health and fitness domain. Discover more about one of the top experts in fitness and bodybuilding.

Szilveszter Matuska: The Train-Obsessed Mass Murderer

Train on a track, example of Szilveszter Matuska's attempted train derailments

Why is Szilveszter Matuska known as the train-obsessed killer? What did he do? Szilveszter Matuska was a mass murderer who would intentionally cause train accidents in Hungary, Germany, and Austria in the 1930s. While some assumed he had political motives, others thought he may have been acting out a simple fetish for destruction. Here’s more about this killer from Bailey Sarian’s Murder, Mystery & Makeup.