Author: Brett Griffin

The Treaty of Versailles sought to punish Germany and its allies for their actions in World War I. Deemed too harsh even by some allied experts, Germany’s economy was left devastated, the repercussio …

Sitting Bull, a Sioux chief, lived a life filled with difficulty and determination. He was alive during a time of great hardship for Native Americans in the western United States, when Native communi …

Located in East Africa, the country of Uganda is rich in both history and culture. A former British colony, Uganda experienced several decades of turmoil after gaining its independence in 1962, endur …

The waning years of the nineteenth century saw the emergence of a new kind of journalism in the United States, one that not only challenged government and corporate power, but also turned to sordid c …

Though the United States is often referred to as "a nation of immigrants, " the history of migration to, and settlement in, America is much more tumultuous than such a simple descriptor imp …

The country of Liberia boasts a rich history and a vibrant culture. Founded as a home for former slaves and free blacks from the United States and the Caribbean, Liberia is unique among its African n …