Discover El Salvador in September: Natural Wonders Await
El Salvador gets most of its rain in September, with 302 mm of rainfall spread over 24 wet days. My trips during this time have shown me a side of the country …
Civil Rights / Black Power (podcast) – ActiveHistory
This new podcast explores the transformation of the Civil Rights Movement after 1965, examining the shift from integration and nonviolence towards Black Nationalism and militant self-defence. The hosts investigate the reasons for these …
‘Central Europe’ by Luka Ivan Jukic review
Historians of central Europe typically expend considerable effort trying to locate it on the map. Some place it where the Holy Roman Empire used to be. Others draw a line …
The Solar Mystery That Burned Up SpaceX Satellites In 2022
The Solar Mystery That Burned Up SpaceX Satellites in 2022: The “Terminator” to Blame? In 2022, dozens of Starlink satellites disintegrated. Perhaps it wasn’t a “simple” geomagnetic storm, but an …
Why Weather Forecast San Salvador Is Hard to Predict
San Salvador’s weather predictions challenge even seasoned meteorologists consistently. Our tracking of weather patterns over the last several years shows average high temperatures around 86°F. The mercury sometimes spikes to 91°F, …
How successful were Nixon’s Domestic Policies? – ActiveHistory
This podcast offers an analysis of Richard Nixon’s domestic policies, evaluating both their successes and failures. They explore various policy areas, including economy, environment, youth, women’s rights, civil rights, and welfare, with some …
Victorian Science’s Duck-Billed Enigma | History Today
Platypus – Greek for ‘flat-footed’ – may sound a derogatory name, but that was the least of the problems encountered by these small mole-like creatures from Australia. When the British …
Conclave Time: How Does The Election Of The New Pope Work?
Every conclave has had its peculiarities and oddities: here we have gathered the most surprising ones from History. The word conclave (from the Latin “cum clave,” literally meaning under lock …
Weather in El Salvador in August: What to Expect
Weather in El Salvador in August brings a unique mix of tropical conditions that travelers should prepare for. With daytime temperatures reaching 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows of about 18°C …
How successful was Nixon’s Foreign Policy? – ActiveHistory
This podcast analyses Richard Nixon’s foreign policy during his presidency, focusing on his key initiatives and their outcomes. It examines his efforts to end the Vietnam War, his groundbreaking détente strategy with the …