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Hidden Magic: The Obscure, Yet Fascinating, Tricks of the Trade used by Disney Imagineers

Disney theme parks proclaim to be “The Happiest Place on Earth,” and Disney Imagineers work diligently to not only make that happen but also to do so with innovation and magical flair. Behind each attraction and immersive experience, there...

Welthaupstadt: The Nazis’ Architectural Dreams

It is no secret that Adolf Hitler had great, megalomaniacal plans for Germany after the long sought-after victory in World War II. While his plan for reconstructing Berlin and turning it into the new military and cultural capital of...

Where’s All the Real Country Gone?

Some of the readers of The Roundup inclined to listen to the music of the seemingly bygone era of outlaws, running wild near the Austin City limits and through the hills of Luckenbach, Texas, may be despairing over the...

Cowboy Check-in: Pre-draft Needs

As the Dallas Cowboys commence their offseason as Free Agency started on March 10th, the 'Boys have numerous needs following a disappointing season in which they missed the playoffs. From fixing the offense's issues to upgrading the defense, owner...

China in 2025: Do Nothing. Win.

Since President Trump began his second administration, you have probably seen a rather viral internet meme showing Chinese president Xi Jinping as a "chad", with the title "Do nothing, win." The meme implies that China has essentially won the...

Way to Go, Donald…

The Trump-Zelensky meeting of February 28, 2025 will go down as one of the dumbest, most infuriating, most avoidable foreign policy disasters in U.S. history. And in the aftermath of a disaster, you have to start asking questions. How...

A Tarnished Legacy: How One Move Ruined Kevin Durant

As the final buzzer sounded in Game 7 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Kevin Durant stood at the center of a storm. With a 3-1 series lead having slipped away, the weight of defeat was heavy on his...

The Great City of Madrid

Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula lies the city of Madrid, the capital of Spain. In this article I will talk about the city generally, explain some of the key sites, and talk about the wonderful culture...

Dictator Zelensky?

Oxford Languages defines a dictator as a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force, or it defines one as a person who behaves in an autocratic way. President Zelensky has recently...