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Key historic events throughout the ages in relation to business, work, corporate figures and moguls.
$200 Oil? The Iran Conflict Could Trigger the Most Expensive Energy Crisis in History
In moments of geopolitical crisis, the global economy often reveals its fragility. Few things illustrate this more clearly than oil. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iranian officials have issued a stark warning: oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel if the current conflict continues to intensify.
By Navigating the Worlda day ago in Journal
Is Trump considering a military draft? What Americans Should Know
For many Americans, the idea of a military draft feels like something from history textbooks—associated with World War II or the Vietnam War. But the system that would allow the United States to reinstate a draft still exists today. With rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts around the world, some people have begun asking an important question: Could the U.S. bring back the draft?
By Navigating the Worlda day ago in Journal
Three Generations of Ukrainian Women on Soviet Memory, War, Faith, and Independence
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Anastasia Bura (Translator, English-Ukrainian) Liubov Polischuk is a Ukrainian interview participant whose recollections focus on Soviet and post-Soviet life. In the conversation, she discusses scarcity, propaganda, military surroundings, restricted travel, prayer, and Ukrainian independence. Her comments emphasize lived experience across political change, including daily survival, faith, memory, and wartime moral perspective over several decades. Tetiana Shuliaka is a Ukrainian interview participant describing civilian life during Russia’s war against Ukraine. In the conversation, she recounts nightly drone threats, prayer, fear of missile strikes, and the pressures of self-defence. Her remarks connect contemporary danger to longer Soviet patterns of military industry and constrained freedom for civilians. Anastasia Bura is the youngest participant in this group discussion and is the translator (English-Ukrainian) in this interview.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 days ago in Journal
Rebuilding the Heart of Tradition: The Revival of Sim Corder Mill
Restoring Sim Corder Mill is more than a construction project. It is a journey into the past and a promise to protect the skills that shaped a community. The mill once stood as a center of local craft, labor, and pride. Time changed the world around it, yet its story remained strong in the memories of families who lived and worked nearby. Today, the work of restoring Sim Corder Mill brings history back into view and honors the handmade craft that first gave the mill its purpose.
By Grady Gaston4 days ago in Journal
June Lockhart
Some actors become famous for a moment. Others become part of television history. June Lockhart belongs firmly in the second group. For decades, audiences around the world watched her portray thoughtful, compassionate, and intelligent women. Whether she was guiding a young boy and his loyal dog in Lassie or navigating the challenges of space travel in Lost in Space, Lockhart brought warmth and authenticity to every role.
By Ilsa Sophia6 days ago in Journal
Why America Attacked Iran
“America Just Struck Iran — And the World Is Holding Its Breath” The United States and Israel are now engaged in direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran — a dramatic escalation that marks one of the most consequential shifts in American foreign policy in decades. The conflict, which erupted at the end of February 2026, has already reshaped geopolitics in the Middle East and sparked widespread debate over Washington’s objectives and justifications.
By Zakir Ullah9 days ago in Journal
