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Anti-tankie resources and notes
socialism, resources, history, society, politics, economics
Modern use of the term “tankie” varies widely but tends to refer to those who white-wash or fully deny the crimes of both historical authoritarian-communist regimes and current tenuously socialist regimes. According to The Guardian, "tankie" is a term for Stalinists. The epithet has stuck because tankies also supported "sending the tanks in" in cases such as Czechoslovakia 1968 Prague revolt, Afghanistan 1979, Bosnia and Kosovo/a (in the case of the Serbian state), and so on (whereas the rest of the communist movement has gravitated towards anti-militarism). This document is a selection of trusted sources with information about socialism to make denialism, apologism and historical revisionism more difficult.
Anti-Communist myths debunked
politics, communism, history, reading
In today's world no one is innocent, no one a neutral. A man is either with the oppressed or he is with the oppressors. He who takes no interest in politics gives his blessing to the prevailing order, that of the ruling classes and exploiting forces.
Resources for understanding Cuba and the Revolution
geography, Cuba, Americas, travel, history, guide, socialism
The goal of this doc is to provide resources tailored to an anglophone audience that outlines a history and political analysis of Cuba that addresses some of the gaps in information that exist.
ALTERNATIVE CANON
theatre, writing, books, history, anti-racism
Non-Western plays, plays by Black, Indigenous, people of color, by women and by queer writers from before 1945.
Palestine Reading List
books, reading, history, Palestine
Readings lists on Palestine often list the same authors and books. We want to see recommendations for books and journal articles on Palestine written by Palestinian and Arab authors. This collective Google Doc invites people to share titles, and a short blurb regarding the reason for recommending this title if they wish.
Evolution of the European Knight:
history, armour, war, knights, medieval
Armour is always in the intersection between technology, fashion and the predominant weapons of a battlefield. The historical arms race between weapon makers and armourers can be seen in the evolution of both. This doc looks at historical background and changes of the ages. It showcases the development of armour over multiple centuries in small steps. Not with realistic drawings, but in a very stylized art style which is inviting, easily understandable and easily comparative for everyone.
Rethinking Thanksgiving Toolkit
USA, Thanksgiving, anti-racism, history
There are many different experiences we will have over Thanksgiving - some of us will have lots of food, some of us will struggle to have enough. Some will be surrounded by people and some will be alone or with just one other person. For many, it’s an important time of coming together with family. This day also gives us a chance to look at and change stories we have about our families and ourselves. Thanksgiving is based on myths that hide and erase the genocide that the United States is founded upon. What would it mean to tell a different story; an honest story?
Sources for Digitized Archival Manuscript Collections
archives, history, manuscripts
Annotated list of archival collections available digitally. Many are publicly accessible; others require an institutional or personal subscription
Major Finals in Esport History (20 years) by @Dorian_Costanzo
games, esport, data, history, sport, CS:GO, CoD, LoL
Current and historic data about Major Finals in esport. All in one doc to make it easy to analyse and share with interested people.
7 Key Points On Aggression by Azerbaijan and Turkey Against Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic)
politics, war, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, 2020, history, news
In the early dawn of September 27, 2020, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale, unprovoked military attack along the entire line of contact with Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). While the Azerbaijani authorities are blaming Armenia for initiating the hostilities, an analysis of the developments that led up to the attack provide a starkly different picture.
HISTORY Bentos (sandovaL)
food, bento, teaching, history, template
Learn the history of Japanese food, bento box. You can also use this template to teach other historic topic at your class.
A Racial Justice Guide to Thanksgiving for Educators and Families
culture, history, Thanksgiving, teaching, anti-racism
Are you an educators who needs culturally-appropriate teaching resources for Thanksgiving? Want supplemental material for your own self-education?
Weimar Republic Hyperinflation through a Modern Monetary Theory Lens
economics, history, thesis, inflation
In this doc, we dispute the mainstream view that the inflation of the Weimar Republic was caused by a proactive expansion of the stock of money by the German government acting in concert with the Reichsbank. In part 1, we examine the source of the price level and causes of inflation, first from a neoclassical and then from an MMT perspective. In part 2, we analyse the Weimar hyperinflation. In part 3, we apply the insights of MMT to Weimar hyperinflation and present our alternative narrative.
NOTES ON THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA
politics, North Korea, reading, books, reading list, history
An ever increasing collection of notes, links, sources and observations on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Collectivized + compiled by @blackskinlenin