Plate XVI · Module 16 of 25 · Essential Knowledge

Plate XVI · How Geography Shapes History
The argument
Geography is more than the study of landscapes. Beyond mountains and rivers, physical geography has helped shape and define history more than religion, government, or any social phenomenon. We present real historical examples of how geography has shaped cultures, empires, and us as a species.
What you’ll walk away with
Taught by
Geopolitical journalist
Pepe is a Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst known for his extensive coverage of conflict zones and critical perspectives on global energy politics. His notable works include "Globalistan" and "Empire of Chaos." For nearly 20 years he has served as a roving correspondent writing the column "The Roving Eye" for Asia Times, covering international relations from the Middle East and Central Asia across Eurasia. He has written for Counterpunch, TomDispatch, the South China Morning Post, al-Jazeera English, RT and Sputnik.
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Same branch
What a curriculum should cover and somehow doesn't. Money, philosophy, geography, China, A.I., the institutions that shape daily life.
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