Joaquin BasFahrenheit 451: Eerily Reminding us of the Precious Power of KnowledgeIt is innately human to observe, question, and attempt to comprehend one’s surroundings and environment. If these qualities are absent in…5 min read·Mar 25, 2022----
Joaquin BasCharles W. Upham’s Map: Its Overanalysis and MisuseThe recent (1969 — present) historical research on Salem Village spotlights history’s interpretive nature. Since Paul Boyer and Stephen…6 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasThe Cold War: An Inevitable Conflict? Not so Fast.Economic insecurity. Power vacuums. Paranoia. These, among other conditions, engendered a decades-long conflict (beginning in 1945 and…4 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin Bas9/11. A Tragedy whose Aftermath still Stings.The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, are and will remain the largest tragedy of our century. When concerning the Middle East, this…3 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasSouth of the Border: A Quick History of the Latin American Immigration Crisis and How We Can Solve…History has shown that our routine engagement with Latin America, whether marked by political intervention, military operations, or…4 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasThe Great Gatsby: Presenting the Myth of the American DreamAlmost all interpretations of the American Dream idolize the pursuit of wealth. Notwithstanding, criticisms of American capitalism abound…6 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasAh Archimedes: Who I want to be When I Grow Up“Give me a place to stand and I shall move the earth.” The previous statement will evoke laughter, scorn, and confusion out of most…7 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasTokugawa Japan: Land of ContradictionsOne of Japan’s longest-reigning historical stereotypes has been that of a physically, economically, and politically isolated nation. Some…3 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasAndrew Carnegie: God of Public LibrariesDying wealthy epitomizes success in the United States. Andrew Carnegie disagreed. Born to penurious basket weavers on November 25, 1835, in…10 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Joaquin BasColumbus: The Good, the Bad, and the Blunt RealityWhat is to be made of Columbus regarding his contact with the Americas? A lot, but a few things, in particular, should be considered. First…3 min read·Mar 24, 2022----