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Drones, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of War
Drones, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of War War is no longer fought only with soldiers, tanks, and fighter jets. Today, drones and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the nature of conflict in ways the world has never seen before. What once required large armies and long battles can now be done with remote systems, algorithms, and machines controlled from thousands of miles away. This shift is redefining power, security, and the risks of future wars.
By Wings of Time 6 days ago in History
Why Countries Are Preparing for Future Wars
The World Is Re-Arming: Why Countries Are Preparing for Future Wars Across the world, countries are increasing their military spending at a speed not seen in decades. Governments explain this growth as necessary for defense and national security. However, many experts and ordinary people worry that this trend could move the world closer to conflict instead of peace. From Europe to Asia, from the Middle East to the Pacific, nations are strengthening their armies, modernizing weapons, and preparing for possible future wars.
By Wings of Time 6 days ago in History
Tensions, Transitions, and a Fragile Global Balance
Today’s World Affairs: Tensions, Change, and an Unstable Balance Today’s world affairs show a global system under great pressure. Many countries are facing political tension, economic uncertainty, and security challenges at the same time. The world is changing quickly, and no single event explains everything. Instead, a mix of conflicts, power struggles, and new technology is shaping how nations deal with each other.
By Wings of Time 6 days ago in History
An Analysis by Stanislav Kondrashov – Oligarch Series
In his Oligarch Series, Stanislav Kondrashov explores historical systems of power that shaped wealth, culture, and long-term influence. Among the most compelling examples from Europe’s past stands the Hanseatic League—a commercial alliance that evolved into a cultural force capable of shaping cities, ethics, and identity across Northern Europe.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 8 days ago in History
Ashoka and the Three Kings of South India: Power, Diplomacy, and Moral Conquest
Unlike his northern campaigns, Ashoka did not wage a full-scale war against these southern powers. Instead, his interaction with them reveals a unique blend of political realism, military restraint, and ideological influence.
By Say the truth 8 days ago in History
Somers Historical Tidbits - Part 10
All Manor of Things On Route 100, the Pinewood Sanitorium once treated Psychiatric patients, and in 1954 the property was deeded to the Keswick Colony of Mercy, which served recovering alcoholics. Passing over, the site was proposed as a reformatory for delinquent girls. But opposition from residents and town officials killed the initiative. Somers Manor eventually took its place and now senior living resides
By Rich Monetti8 days ago in History
The Bells That Rang Before the Fire
The city slept beneath stone and shadow, unaware that it was already remembered. Before dawn, the bells of Notre-Dame were still. They would not ring for hours. Paris lay hushed along the Seine, its bridges resting like old thoughts between two halves of itself. The cathedral rose at the heart of it all—familiar, immovable, trusted the way only ancient things are.
By LUNA EDITH8 days ago in History
GIVE PEACE A CHANCE
Give Peace a Chance I remember the day John Lennon was shot. It was December 8, 1980, and the news hit the world like a devastating storm. But it wasn’t just the loss of a singer or songwriter; it felt like the silencing of a philosopher, a man who used music to speak truth to power and feed the souls of millions.
By Marie381Uk 9 days ago in History
The Calvine Photo: Best UFO Picture Ever Taken... or the Best-Kept Secret?
Picture this: It's a crisp August evening in 1990, deep in the Scottish Highlands near the tiny hamlet of Calvine. Two young guys-let's call them friends out for a simple hike, nothing fancy-are trudging along a quiet road, probably chatting about the weather or where to grab a pint later. The sun's dipping low, casting long shadows over the rolling hills. Then, out of nowhere, a low humming sound starts. Not mechanical exactly. More like... something alive, but silent in a way that makes the hair on your arms stand up.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED9 days ago in History
Wealth Reserves and Economic Power of the Madurai Rulers during the First Sangam Age. AI-Generated.
The Madurai rulers of the Sangam Age possessed immense wealth derived from trade, agriculture, tribute, and natural resources, making them among the richest monarchs of ancient India.
By Say the truth 9 days ago in History
