What exactly do U.S. socialism enthusiasts have in mind?
The Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, are often trotted out as great examples of superior social systems. But a closer look at the details raises concerns
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Author: Pat Murphy
How Gene Tunney brought down a boxing legend and an era
He beat Jack Dempsey twice to become heavyweight champion – and his staid personal style foreshadowed the end of the Roaring ’20s
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Jack Dempsey and the birth of the Roaring ’20s
The boxer was a prime example of the ascension of celebrity, perhaps rivalled only by baseball’s Babe Ruth
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The unsung heroes of Waterloo
The Longest Afternoon, by historian Brendan Simms, provides depth, nuance and new insight
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Believe it or not: There was once a plan for a Franco-British union
From the failed Franco-British Union during the Second World War to Brexit, some things are just meant to fail
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