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Tag: History (Academic Subject)
How a Syrian Hiking Club Is Rediscovering the Country
The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope.
Archaeologists Find Large Roman Villa Under Deer Park in Wales
The unexpected discovery of a well-preserved and fortified villa in Margam Park in South Wales sheds new light on the Roman occupation there, an expert said.
BBC Accused of Censoring Trump by Dutch Historian Rutger Bregman
Rutger Bregman said his comment that President Trump was the “most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed before his lecture was broadcast on Tuesday.
Why Germany Is Still Divided When It Comes to Russia
Many East Germans are more sympathetic toward Moscow than their western compatriots, reflecting decades of Soviet ties and disillusionment since reunification.
We May Know Why Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance Really Sank
The explorer’s journey to Antarctica was likely doomed before it began.
Edgar Feuchtwanger, Who Wrote About Being Hitler’s Neighbor, Dies at 100
He and his Jewish family lived across the street from the German leader in the 1930s. He became a professor and historian in Britain.
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
How Trump-Putin Summit Signals Return to Imperial Thinking
The two leaders are bringing some old-world approaches to bear on a 21st-century conflict.
How Trump-Putin Summit Signals Return to Imperial Thinking
The two leaders are bringing some old-world approaches to bear on a 21st-century conflict.