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A comprehensive overview of the history of Africa from prehistory to the present, covering major events, civilizations, empires, religions, and colonialism. Learn about the origins of human evolution, the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms, the impact of Islam and Christianity, and the struggles for independence and unity.
Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) was a British passenger ship that operated as a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship for Cunard from 1969 to 2008. She is now a floating hotel and museum in Dubai, after several plans for her conversion and scrapping.
A comprehensive list of countries that participated or were affected by World War II, with a brief description of their role in the conflict. Learn about the Axis powers, the Allied powers, the neutral powers, and the countries that changed sides or joined later.
Detroit is a major city in the U.S. state of Michigan, known for its automotive industry, music, sports and arts. Learn about its history, geography, demographics, economy, government, education, media, crime and infrastructure from this comprehensive encyclopedia article.
There are growing instances of Islamophobia in Hindi cinema, or Bollywood, in films such as Aamir (2008), New York (2009) and My Name is Khan (2010), which corresponds to a growing anti-minorities sentiment that followed the resurgence of the Hindu right. [161] [162] An English Defence League demonstration.
CDU Leader Helmuth Kohl for The New York Times, 1976 [53] In the 1969 election, the SPD—headed by Willy Brandt —gained enough votes to form a coalition government with the FDP. Although chancellor for only just over four years, Brandt was one of the most popular politicians in the whole period.
High-speed rail is a type of rail transport network using trains that run faster than traditional rail, with specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks. Learn about the history, network, comparison and accidents of high-speed rail around the world.