About Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Education
BA History
University of Leeds, 2021
Areas of Expertise
About Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Education
BA History
University of Leeds, 2021
Areas of Expertise
Why the United States Nuked Hiroshima Instead of Tokyo
When America chose to bomb Japan, the imperial capital city of Japan was not a practical choice for various reasons.
Why Winston Churchill Felt Relieved After Pearl Harbor
After the Pearl Harbor attack, Winston Churchill realized the end of Britain’s solitary fight against the Axis powers.
Why Ethiopia Was Never Colonized During the Scramble for Africa
Leveraging strategic military alliances, buying arms, and decisively defeating invaders, Ethiopia thwarted European colonial ambitions.
Why Spain Lost Control of Its Massive Empire in Latin America
The Spanish Empire controlled much of Latin America for over 300 years, but between 1808 and 1826, it fell apart.
How Shinto Evolved from Prehistoric Nature Worship in Ancient Japan
Evolving over many millennia, Shinto is an animistic belief and is the oldest religion in Japan.
How Roman Gladiator Schools Recruited, Trained, and Controlled Fighters
Roman gladiators were not only enslaved prisoners. See how Rome selected trained and voluntary fighters in a ruthless system
How the 1830 July Revolution Changed the Fate of France
When King Charles X issued a set of decrees limiting freedoms on July 25, 1830, the reaction permanently changed the course of French history.
What Weapons Did Real Shinobi Use in Feudal Japan?
Mainstream media has added many myths to the history of ninjas (shinobi) and the weapons they used.
How Matchlock Guns Altered the Samurai Way of War
When matchlock guns were first introduced into feudal Japan, they ushered in an era of change, swiftly revolutionizing warfare.
Why the United States Couldn’t Stop Its Fatal Descent Into Vietnam
The Vietnam War was full of historical blunders and political paranoia that caused America to be caught by its own flawed rationale.
Why the Taiping Rebellion Surpassed World War I in Casualties
The Taiping Rebellion resulted in an estimated 30 to 70 million deaths, surpassing the death toll of WWI of roughly 15 to 20 million.
What Does Pop Culture Get Wrong About Feudal Japanese Ninjas?
Debunking the myths about Japan’s shadow warriors is easy, but changing the century-old stereotype certainly isn’t.