An overview of the Holy Roman Empire

an in depth look at crime in America

For my final project in my writing class, I look at how organized crime is less violent then today's disorganized gang crime and what structures make that possible Sources steven Fox blood and power Chris Blatman The Godfather The national library of medicine "getting high and getting by:DIMENSIONS OF DRUG SELLING BEHAVIORS AMONG AMERICAN MEXICAN GANG MEMBERS IN SOUTH TEXASUS department of justice "concentrations of poverty and urban violence

From Charlemagne to Ferdinand: Bohemia, Hungary, and Habsburg Power

Historian Hugh Agnew explains how Bohemia moved from an early Slavic polity into the orbit of the Holy Roman Empire, then became a crucial pillar of Habsburg power through kingship, electoral politics, and the marriage alliances that placed Ferdinand on the thrones of Bohemia and Hungary.

Steven Ossad, Chasing the Shadow part 2

In this episode of Pick Schtick, author Steven Ossad and I sit down again and discuss his book Chasing the Shadow: Mickey Marcus's 200 days of destiny. This time we delve into the specifics of Mickey Marcus's time in Israel and the work he did to help the Israeli army win in 1948 as well as laying the groundwork for the Israeli army's doctrine and strategy.

An overview of the Holy Roman Empire

Professor William Theiss from the University of Connecticut discuss the Holy Roman Empire. We discuss a variety of topics such as the system of electors and the Thirty years war and so much more!

A history of the Ottoman empire with Dr. Dan Stolz

Dr. Dan Stolz from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discuss the Ottoman Empire. We talk about the early formation of the Empire, its institutions and attempts to slow the Empire's expansion.