There have been wars over innumerable things - emus, a bucket, and even stop signs. This is the story of the War of the Stop Signs. You can click on the title to learn more!
There have been many times in history when areas have really just forgotten they were at war. This has led to some unusually long conflicts - including one that lasted over 2,000 years. You can click on the title to learn more!
Independence from Spain In 1516, the Spaniard Juan Diaz de Solis was the first European to access Uruguay. At first, because of Uruguay’s lack of mineral resources, neither Portugal nor Spain took an interest in colonizing it. In 1726, the city of Montevideo, the modern-day capital of Uruguay, was founded. It was put in with … Continue reading How Uruguay Gained Independence, Five Times: The Story of a Stubborn Nation
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