The Permian period ended about 250 million years ago with the largest recorded mass extinction in Earth’s history, when a series of massive volcanic eruptions is believed to have triggered global climate change that ultimately wiped out 96 percent of marine species in an event known as the “Great Dying.” According to Justin Penn, a [...]
On July 15, the two national teams will face off in Atlanta, reviving one of the most important classics in world soccer – not necessarily because of their sporting rivalry, but rather because of the history of military dominance that surrounds it all.
Amanda Getty , July 14, 2026