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Sasha Putt

Canada

Sasha is a History graduate with a specialization in 20th-century politics and the development of extreme ideology, writing his major research paper on the radical right in First World War Britain and France. He holds an MA in History from the University of Toronto and a BA in History from Durham University.

Education:University of TorontoMA HistoryDurham UniversityBA HistoryNational Council for the Training of JournalistsDiploma in JournalismExpertise:
20th-century Europe
20th-century Ideologies
Political History
Post-colonial Africa
Member since: Aug 15, 2022Location: CanadaPublished posts: 9

Articles by Sasha Putt

Warsaw Uprising vs. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: What’s the Difference?
Warsaw Uprising vs. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: What’s the Difference?

Read on to discover the similarities and differences of two of history’s most heroic acts of defiance.

7 Wars That Nearly Happened (But Didn’t)
7 Wars That Nearly Happened (But Didn’t)

Throughout history, the world has been brought close to devastating wars, that were prevented by last-minute interventions. Here are 7 events where war almost broke out.

The Nigerian Civil War: The Conflict that Captivated the World
The Nigerian Civil War: The Conflict that Captivated the World

Within ten years of its independence, the Nigerian Civil War erupted into a violent conflict built upon ethnic tension, which resulted in the death of nearly 3 million people.

The Nigerian Civil War: The Birth of the NGO?
The Nigerian Civil War: The Birth of the NGO?

The Nigerian Civil War precipitated one of the worst crises of the twentieth century, which was instrumental in the development of the international aid movement.

Britain’s Information Research Department: Is it Secret Propaganda?
Britain’s Information Research Department: Is it Secret Propaganda?

The Cold War brought a new wave of covert operations in Britain, as the Foreign Office established the Information Research Department to counter Soviet propaganda.

Bir Tawil: The Unclaimed Land That No One Wants
Bir Tawil: The Unclaimed Land That No One Wants

The British occupation and division of Egypt and Sudan created one of the world’s most interesting borders. Unclaimed by any country, the Bir Tawil stands alone as terra nullius.