Coal became a major fuel source after commercial mining began in the 1700s, expanding rapidly in the late 1800s, leading to company towns where workers were exploited with low pay, often in company scrip.

The Pullman Strike of 1894, sparked by wage cuts and high rent, saw federal troops siding with corporations to crush the strike.

Coal miners faced dangerous conditions like black lung, exemplified by disasters like the 1869 Avondale mine collapse that killed 108. Mine owners valued profit over safety.

The Panic of 1893 worsened miners' struggles, leading to a major national strike in 1894. The government supported mine owners, causing the strike to fail and weakening the UMWA.

The story of one of Austrailis most infamous legal stories.

this is the final part of my series on the roman jewish wars.

After Igor's death at the hands of the Drevlians, Olga assumed the throne because her three-year-old son Sviatoslav was too young to rule. The Drevlians, emboldened by their success in ambushing and killing the king, sent a messenger to Olga proposing that she marry his murderer, Prince Mal. Twenty Drevlian negotiators boated to Kiev to pass along their king's message and to ensure Olga's compliance. They arrived in her court and told the queen why they were in Kiev: "to report that they had slain her husband ... and that Olga should come and marry their Prince Mal." Olga responded: Your proposal is pleasing to me, indeed, my husband cannot rise again from the dead. But I desire to honor you tomorrow in the presence of my people. Return now to your boat, and remain there with an aspect of arrogance. I shall send for you on the morrow, and you shall say, "We will not ride on horses nor go on foot, carry us in our boat." And you shall be carried in your boat.

Hello hope you're doing well and you enjoy! Muhammad was born in approximately 570 CE in Mecca. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father, Abdullah, the son of Quraysh tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, died around the time Muhammad was born. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal uncle, Abu Talib. In later years, he would periodically seclude himself in a mountain cave named Hira for several nights of prayer. When he was 40, circa 610 CE, Muhammad reported being visited by Gabriel in the cave and receiving his first revelation from God. In 613, Muhammad started preaching these revelations publicly, proclaiming that "God is One", that complete "submission" to God is the right way of life and that he was a prophet and messenger of God, similar to the other prophets in Islam. https://alrashidmosque.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Life-of-The-Prophet-Muhammad.pdf https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldcivilization/chapter/early-life-of-muhammad/ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldcivilization/chapter/early-life-of-muhammad/

Cnaeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus was a Roman general who lived in the 5th century BC. He earned the name "Coriolanus" for his bravery during the Roman siege of Corioli, a Volscian city. After being exiled from Rome, he led Volscian troops in an attack on the city.

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The Second Samnite War (326–304 BC) was a significant conflict between the Roman Republic and the Samnites, a group of ancient tribes in central Italy. Tensions escalated as Rome sought to expand its influence over the Italian Peninsula. The war began when Rome intervened in a dispute between the Samnites and the city of Capua. The conflict featured several notable battles, including the Battle of the Caudine Forks, where the Romans faced a humiliating defeat and were forced to surrender. Despite early setbacks, Rome ultimately emerged victorious, leading to the conquest of Samnium and greater Roman control in the region. The Second Samnite War was marked by several key events and battles that significantly shaped the trajectory of Roman expansion. One of the most notable battles was the Battle of the Caudine Forks in 321 BC, where the Roman army was ambushed and forced to surrender to the Samnites. This defeat was a severe blow to Roman pride and military reputation but served as a catalyst for reforms in their military tactics and organization. Following this, Rome regrouped and went on to achieve significant victories, including the capture of important Samnite cities. The war concluded in 304 BC with the establishment of Roman dominance over Samnium, further solidifying Rome's control over central Italy.

The Catiline Conspiracy was a pivotal event in 63 BC Rome, involving Lucius Sergius Catilina's plot to overthrow the Republic . After his failed attempts to win the consulship, and losing to Cicero, Catiline, once supported by figures like Julius Caesar and Crassus, planned a coup due to his growing frustration

this show will dive into the extended and challenging struggle of the plebeians, or common people, in ancient Rome to establish the rule of law, a principle where everyone is subject to the same laws. Their determined efforts ultimately culminated in the creation of the Twelve Tables. This was a significant collection of laws inscribed on tablets, displayed publicly for all citizens to see and, more importantly, to obey. These laws served as a fundamental cornerstone for civil law. Its influence still profoundly impacts how justice is administered, setting standards for fairness and equity, and how societies are governed, it was big step on the journey of the common people not only in rome, but around the world throughout history.

The Taiping Rebellion a massive and brutal civil war that tore through China from 1850 to 1864 was a truly devastating event. It pitted the established Qing Dynasty against the newly formed Taiping Heavenly Kingdom a group led by Hong Xiuquan a man who claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ. The war lasted fourteen long years and resulted in a staggering loss of life somewhere between twenty and thirty million people perished This immense death toll had a lasting effect on China fundamentally weakening the Qing Dynasty and leaving its mark on the country's social economic and political life for many years to come.

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