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As I wrote in several articles, my sojourn in Europe was a culture shock on many levels . The most profound was how Europeans ...
From the engineering genius of innovative new-builds to some of the planet’s oldest structures, here’s where to find the ...
Old men cry war, young men die - Part 1When Eric Johnston, who befriended Stalin at the Kremlin in 1944, was asked if he ...
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have ...
Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, amassed immense wealth through gold and strategic trade, becoming history's richest person. His pilgrimage to Mecca, though extravagant ...
“Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History” offers an in-depth account on subjects that haven’t been covered or covered thoroughly in previous history publications.
New book on Majapahit recounts tale of ‘Indonesia’s greatest empire’ Filled with Games of Thrones-worthy drama and intrigue, Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest ...
Talking Heads are revered as thoughtful art rockers. But the band's history is thorny, as explored in new book, "Burning Down the House." ...
By reaching 20 home runs and 50 RBIs so quickly in the Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 campaign, Junior Caminero achieved a feat only seen once in the past two decades.
History Book Review: That time a politician was caned and almost killed on the Senate floor By Hamilton Cain The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS) Jun 28, 2025 ...
Ramping Up Rights by author, journalist and campaigner Charlton-Dailey lifts the lid on the hidden history of disability rights.
8 graphic nonfiction books that use comics to unlock memoir, history and more Guy Delisle, Jeff Lemire, Kay Sohini, Joanna Rubin Dranger, Chris Thompson and more have compelling graphic novels ...