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Derek Webb goes into the concept of peace a little more and talks about pacifism.

Derek Webb expands on his views of pacifism and tells us about the comic book, or should I say graphic novel, that came from his latest project, The Ringing Bell.

European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to reconsider the court's earlier decision that requires Alberta Hutterites to provide a photograph to obtain a driver's licence.

A fascinating character study, Smedley Butler was both a fierce warrior and an avid pacifist.

Arriving in the 1870s, the religious group immigrated to Manitoba to practice their pacifist faith in peace. But by not joining the WWI effort, they also lost the vote

Fifty years of films diversely depicting the American Civil War to Reconstruction, North to South, Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart to Denzel Washington...

The historian Peter Martland maintains that the Italian dictator received £100 a week to support the alliance with UK. The money should have been spent on mistresses.

Famous for inventing the discipline of Cybernetics and his communications theory, Norbert Wiener introduced the concept of feedback mechanism, and terms input and output.

According to Walt Whitman scholars, Whitman was not raised within the tenets of one particular religion, but "Quaker thought always played a major role in Whitman's life"

Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian saint, deeply lamented the loss of his wife, as his quest to free India of British Imperialism, demanded most of his time and energy.

Dreamworks Animation releases several images from its upcoming feature movie Shrek the Third. Film opens May 18, 2007.

This classic work details the triumphs and tribulations of the world's great atomic scientists during and after their work on the most terrible weapons ever created.

For decent treatment and integrity in their work, Cesar Chavez and the thousands that believed in him jeopardized their lives.

An American Carol is such a bad film that instead of debunking the anti-war movement it actually makes a stronger case for exiting Iraq than Michael Moore ever did.

The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.

Following the declaration of war, Congress passed numerous acts designed to increase the president's war powers over virtually every aspect of American society.

Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.

Throughout history, poetry has served as a call to arms for nations to unite in times of war and then as a romantic historical account of how those wars played out.

Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day

Rome, a power in ancient times, lasted for nearly 1000 years. The reasons for its fall are numerous and some main contributors to its downfall will be discussed.

Spore, the much anticipated life simulation and strategy game, will be released by Electronic Arts in September 2008.

Lots of cocktails are red, from cranberry or tomato juice. It's tougher to find blue drinks, but here are a few tasty ones Democrats might choose to celebrate a win.

Don Sanderson's death might cause the NHL to reconsider fighting in hockey.

An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.

The term "heresy" comes from a Greek word "Hairesis" which means to choose for oneself.

Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.

Japan's political system will likely experience a change in leadership with the next election. But how much the government will change remains questionable.

There were a record number of nominees for 2009's Nobel Peace Prize. Find out how the award became so coveted, who nominates the candidates and how the winner is picked.

The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.

Located at 49 Kramgrasse, Einstein fans will behold a collection of the world famous physicist's preserved memorabilia and achievements in his Bern home turned museum.

Profile of philosopher Bertrand Russell who laid the foundation of modern logic and best-known for Principia Mathematica.

Buffy Sainte-Marie has combined her solid, educational background with a diverse career as performer, educator, electronic artist and social activist.

For a variety of reasons, thousands of Canadians headed south of the border during the U.S. Civil War, and took up arms with the North or the South.

Writer, seaman and adventurer who sailed around the world single handed and disappeared nine years later at sea.

Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.

Brief biography of English-American author Christopher Isherwood, best known for the autobiographical content of his novels.

Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.

In less than three hundred pages, the author, more comfortable and accomplished in art history, turned his skill to write an acclaimed world history in six weeks.

Horrified by communism, Elizabeth Dilling conducted a personal investigation attempting to link New Deal officials with communist and radical groups.

The Pirates of the Caribbean films show that lawless pirates felt a need for laws. One such film from Hollywood's Golden years is Captain Blood with Errol Flynn.

Armando Iannucci's feature length directorial debut is a well crafted political satire about the lead up to war and is so far the main contender for comedy of the year.

The Big Lebowski is the Coens' take on the detective story, with a stoner as the protagonist , and the usual hilarious mess of events. With Jeff Bridges & John Goodman.

These foreign crime and suspense movies, featuring the letters "D," "M," and "Z," may have short titles, but they are long in quality.

The rules and traditions surrounding Amish men's hairstyles are complex and divisive. From the width of a hat brim to the length of a trim, every aspect is significant.

The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.

Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.

Brief biography of Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, famous for Mirror in My House and The Shadow of a Gunman.

Brief biography and works of Sir Stephen Spender, English poet, professor, and novelist noted for his honours in poetry, poetic translations, and academic posts.

Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.