Why Was the Industrial Revolution so Traumatic?

Of all the periods of history which have left an indelible scar on mankind, I can think of none more harrowing than that which occurred between the late 18th and early 19th Centuries; the time known as the 'Industrial Revolution'. However, it must be emphasized that the experience of this trauma may not be universal, …

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Anarchy: A Desirable State?

'Anarchy' is a word which conjures up vastly different images among those who hear it; for some it signifies chaos, disorder, strife and wanton recklessness, for others it means freedom, autonomy, peace and voluntary cooperation. The difference between how one perceives the concept of 'anarchy' is based on one's own values and ideals, which will …

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The Archaeogenetics of Ireland: Revealing the Roots of Competing Ethnicities in Northern Ireland Today

Ireland has been the scene of a very turbulent history, with multiple invasions from different places contributing to an island divided among many different cultures, though to outsiders they may all seem rather similar. The Irish have developed a peculiar nature, due perhaps to their location on the north-western edge of Europe, though the perception …

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