Since the early 20th century, civilian casualties in armed conflicts have increased. More civilians than soldiers have been killed since World War II, with children being a significant portion of the victims. The number of casualties varies based on definitions and information availability. Major modern warfare occurs in developing countries, and the Iraq War resulted […]
The Cod Wars were a series of conflicts between Iceland and Great Britain over fishing rights in the North Atlantic. Iceland extended its exclusive economic zone to protect its cod fishery, leading to clashes with British fishing vessels. The conflicts were eventually resolved through treaties and international court rulings. The Cod Wars highlighted important political […]
The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Western nations, particularly Britain, over trade. The wars resulted in China being forced to open its borders to trade and accept unfavorable treaties, leading to lasting humiliation and contributing to the fall of the Qing Dynasty. The conflict arose from Western nations’ desire to […]
George Lucas’ Alaskan Malamute, Indiana, inspired the creation of Chewbacca in Star Wars. The dog also inspired the name of Indiana Jones. Lucas was a former race car driver and worked as a cameraman on the Rolling Stones concert film Gimme Shelter. He also likes the disliked character Jar Jar Binks. Film history is full […]
John Williams, famous for scoring Star Wars, has never watched any of the films in full. He avoids listening to his music again after spending months writing, editing, and recording. Williams compares his job to being a father, always noticing things he could have done differently. He has won numerous Oscars for his work, including […]
The Star Wars Holiday Special, a combination of a Wookie story, variety show, cartoon, and Princess Leia singing, aired in 1978 but was disliked by creator George Lucas. The special, which takes place after the first film and before the second, was an attempt to keep viewers interested during the three-year release gap. The cheesy […]
