The economy was predominantly agricultural, with limited heavy industry. The introduction of railways in the mid 19th century, and their expansion right up until 1915, looked promising, but ultimately they did little to transform or change the economy. Through a series of ‘Five Year Plans’ and at a huge human…
The ruble (American English) or rouble (Commonwealth English) (Russian: Рубль) was the currency of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), introduced in 1922, replacing the Imperial Russian ruble. While money did exist in the Soviet Union as a medium of exchange for consumption goods, workers were paid according to…
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili; 18 December [O.S. 6 December] 1878 – 5 March 1953) was a Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader who led the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death in 1953. Yes it is, Stalin spoke Russian with a huge Georgian accent for…
Dandy’s power over space and time are heavily implied to be the reason why he (and possibly the rest of his crew) seemingly died in the explosion from “Live with the Flow, Baby”, only to be found alive and well in the next episode. Alive Dandy (ダンディ Dandi) is the…
Dissatisfied by the Soviet Georgian government’s moderate treatment of the political opposition and its desire to retain sovereignty from Moscow, Stalin arrived in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, in early July 1921. More than 60 years after Stalin’s death, he is still venerated by many in Georgia, formerly known as the…
Spain accepts Mexican independence. Eleven years after the outbreak of the Mexican War of Independence, Spanish Viceroy Juan de O’Donojú signs the Treaty of Córdoba, which approves a plan to make Mexico an independent constitutional monarchy. The Spanish conquest of Mexico is generally understood to be the Spanish conquest of…
On 2nd December 2013, Garrett received an email from Google that outlined that he had breached YouTube community guidelines, and thus his channel had been terminated. There was no official way for him to log in, or appeal the decision. Hello, this is Stampy, and… [age 31] ), better known…
Spanish colonization of the Americas. The overseas expansion under the Crown of Castile was initiated under the royal authority and first accomplished by the Spanish conquistadors. The Americas were incorporated into the Spanish Empire, with the exception of Brazil, Canada, and several other small countries in South America and The…
Portugal was officially an autonomous state, but in actuality, the country was in a personal union with the Spanish crown from 1580 to 1640. In a way Spain was too powerful to be invaded by Portugal while Portugal was too independent to be annexed by Spain. Portugal and Spain were…
Sparta in time developed a system of dual kingship (two kings ruling at once). Their power was counter-balanced by the elected board of ephors (who may only serve a single one-year term). There was also a Council of Elders (Gerousia), each member of which was over the age of 60…