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The Enigma of Hypnotism: Unveiling the Realities of Mind Control

Hypnotism, a subject of both skepticism and fascination, has long been proven to exist beyond the realms of fiction and stage performances. Among the notable figures in the history of hypnotism stands Wolf Messing, a man whose extraordinary abilities left an indelible mark on the world and challenged our understanding of the human mind. While ...

Max Lu

Side view of a young man with the universe super-imposed and a spinning galaxy occupying the space where his brain would be.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and the Gulag Archipelago (Part 2)

In 1956, Solzhenitsyn was released from exile by the Soviet government. In 1962, Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), ordered the publication of Solzhenitsyn’s series of works depicting life in labor camps to use his work to overthrow Stalin.  However, this was short-lived. Khrushchev fell from power, and ...

Tatiana Denning

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn at his typewriter.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and the Gulag Archipelago (Part 1)

In 1945, on the front lines of East Prussia, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a battery commander in the Artillery Reconnaissance Division of the Soviet Red Army, returned to his bunker command post covered in gunpowder and mud following extended artillery fire. Unbeknownst to him, two Cheka personnel of the Red Army were waiting for him at the ...

Tatiana Denning

Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

Music as a Lifesaver: A Tale From the Far East

Can music save lives? The answer is a resounding “Yes.” I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several people from the northeastern region of Taiwan living in Chicago. Among them is a dear friend, Mr. Wang Chang-Suo, who has shared countless stories of his native land — personal experiences that are the backbone of this narrative. ...

Max Lu

Several items displayed from a World War 2 soldier.

Are Mermaids Aliens?

We all know that more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans and less than 30 percent is land. Remarkably, the vast oceans, which occupy the largest area of the planet, are almost completely unknown to us. In fact, according to experts, it is likely that we know less than 5 ...

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How Gorbachev Changed the World Order Without the Use of Force (Part 2)

Please go here for Part 1 On Christmas night, December 25, 1991, Gorbachev signed his last executive decree as President of the Soviet Union and resigned as Supreme Commander of the Soviet Armed Forces. Over the Kremlin, the “hammer and sickle” flag representing communism had disappeared entirely, and the once flamboyant and mighty Soviet “empire” ...

Michael Segarty

A Gorbachev doll.

How Gorbachev Changed the World Order Without the Use of Force (Part 1)

Please go here for Part 2 Mikhail Gorbachev, the legendary and famous Russian political figure, wielded significant influence in the second half of the 20th century. Unfortunately, he passed away from illness at 91 on August 30, 2022. The fall of the Berlin Wall, the dramatic opening up and changes in Eastern Europe, and the ...

Michael Segarty

Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev.

Analyzing the Complex Evolution of Russia-Ukraine Relations

Russia and neighboring Ukraine have a long and troubled history. The two nations have shared a past replete with turmoil and conflicts. Lately, their conflict escalated to a war that has kept global powers on their toes. While efforts are on to make the two warring countries and their leaders reach an agreement for peaceful ...

Jack Roberts

A map of Europe with little flags sticking up from Kyiv and Moscow.

Did the Soviets Almost Create a Zombie Army?

Insomnia appears to be a common phenomenon in the 21st century. Various studies around the world show 10 to 30 percent of the population suffer from insomnia. But can prolonged lack of sleep lead to people becoming like zombies and turn them into a zombie army? This video will talk about the Russian Sleep Experiment ...

Believe It Or Not

Did the Soviets almost create a zombie army?