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The 5 Most Powerful Economic Empires of All Time
Over the course of human history, certain civilizations developed huge advantages against their rivals. In chronological order, here are the five most dominant economic empires the world has seen so far.
5 Gandhi Quotes to Inspire Taking on Your Mission
Have courage and blaze a trail with advice from the history-making activist on the anniversary of his birth.
History's Inventive Minds Say You Don't Have to Be Original to Be Creative
An idea does not necessarily need to be unique or widely accepted. It just needs to be yours. Here are nine quotes to inspire you.
8 of the Biggest Data Breaches Ever and How They Happened (Infographic)
A look back at some of the worst cases of personal information being stolen.
A Brief, Unfolding History of Net Neutrality (Infographic)
The Internet changes very fast technologically, socially and in creation of economic opportunity but the rules governing it change very slowly.
This Business Has Been Fiercely Independent Since 1776
The owners of Connecticut's Griswold Inn explain why staying family-owned is their plan for business -- for the next 100 years.
3 Historical Habits That Improve Modern Entrepreneurs
The best lessons are learned from history. Here are three practices that will still make you epic today.
This Company Makes Money by Letting Civilians Drive Military Vehicles
"We've crushed cars and motor homes. We've even driven tanks through barns," says founder Tony Borglum
Google's First Server and a Crumpled Napkin Are About to Get Museum Treatment
The Smithsonian will launch an American Enterprise exhibit in 2015 that will run for at least the next two decades. Here's an inside look at some of the objects to be featured.
Mixed Blessings: 4 Ways Computers Forever Changed How We Work
On the 50th anniversary of IBM's iconic mainframe workhorse, we look at the revolutionary, lasting impact that computers, in all their many forms, have had on how we do (and sometimes don't) get work done.
3 Lucky Traits Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From The Irish
With St. Patrick's Day upon us, the 'luck of the Irish' is in full swing. Here are a few Irish disruptors and what you can learn from their journey.
Buying a Franchise? What to Look for in a Company's History
The documents franchises offer tell part of the story, but franchisees need the full history before committing to anything.
Are You Ready for the Age of the Customer?
After thousands of years, the marketplace has experienced a tectonic shift.
A (Kind of) Brief History of Marketing (Infographic)
From the invention of moveable type in 1450, all the way to mobile ads and online videos, advertising has come a long way.