East Africa – a Union, a Political Divide, a Geographic Divide, and a Dictator or Three

Introduction The East African Federation - a bold concept. As governments and geography change, the countries involved have moved apart from their former dreams. If it succeeds, it will be a huge African superpower, if not, a chaotic region full of fighting and injustice. The EAC, or East African Community, is an integral part of … Continue reading East Africa – a Union, a Political Divide, a Geographic Divide, and a Dictator or Three →

The Hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon State

Some of Colorado’s more noticeable border deviations Look on any map and you will see Colorado and Wyoming are perfect squares; border perfection, a map lover's dream, and an example of some of the best borders ever. However, this is wrong. In this article, I will go over the reasons for Colorado’s 697 sides and … Continue reading The Hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon State →

German Dreams of an Aryan Utopia Lie Dormant in Paraguay

The story of Germans in Paraguay dates back to World War Two and aligns with nearby tales, though unique to Paraguay for its oddly large impact on national culture, even earning a German flag on a local soccer team and a localized identity. Even then, Paraguayan officials have thought that the people of this obsolete … Continue reading German Dreams of an Aryan Utopia Lie Dormant in Paraguay →

How the Mussolini of Libya Almost Took Over Chad

Libya pushed into Chad, controlling the north, though their territorial dreams included all of Chad. The Aouzou Strip was only the beginning. Introduction The Aouzou Strip, lying in the border between Chad and Libya, was the starting point for Italian expansion in Africa post-WW1, and the starting point for Libya’s dictator to try and take … Continue reading How the Mussolini of Libya Almost Took Over Chad →

Mind the Gap: Russia, the US, and the 51 Miles That Separates Them

The Bering Strait Introduction It is often easy to forget that there are only 51 miles separating the East world from the West. The Bering Strait lies between Siberia and Alaska. Since 1867, the border in the Bering Strait has not only been a political border, but also an important border for the International Date … Continue reading Mind the Gap: Russia, the US, and the 51 Miles That Separates Them →

East Germany Kind of Still Exists…….

Introduction Ernst Thällmann Island is a tiny, uninhabited and inaccessible island off the coast of Cuba. It is less than 30 km and has no significance, except for its unique indigenous species, and its odd history.   Erich Honecker, a socialist German politician,  visited Communist Cuba in 1972. Castro welcomed Erich by renaming Cayo Blanco … Continue reading East Germany Kind of Still Exists……. →

The Story of Three-Made-Up Countries: an Illegal Immigrant, a British Newspaper, and a Polish Politician

Formosa - 1703 George Psalmanazar was an illegal immigrant hoping to arrive in France without being sent back. After his “Irish Pilgrim” disguise failed, he turned to a different idea. He became a heathen, and was the first “native” of Formosa, now called Taiwan, to come to Europe. He traveled through continental Europe as he … Continue reading The Story of Three-Made-Up Countries: an Illegal Immigrant, a British Newspaper, and a Polish Politician →

The EU of South America

Dark Green: Current Members, Light Green: Former Members Introduction The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) currently consists of 12 countries, 6 of which have suspended their membership. The 6 countries still in the union are Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The 6 countries that suspended their membership are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, … Continue reading The EU of South America →