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fromWorldhistory
1 day ago

Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt by Richard Alston (Book Review)

Examines the unique role of the Roman soldier in Egypt, shedding light on cultural and military interactions during Roman rule.
#christianity
#world-war-i
#journalism
fromPoynter
1 week ago
Media industry

What do 'Serial' and Barbara Walters have in common? What we've learned so far from The Poynter 50 - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 week ago
Media industry

What do 'Serial' and Barbara Walters have in common? What we've learned so far from The Poynter 50 - Poynter

fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Merovingian Worlds - Medievalists.net

It is the purpose of this book to explore many different Merovingian worlds - political, economic, social, cultural, religious, intellectual, home and abroad.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

Five Ways the Lion Roared in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The lion in medieval symbolism embodied forces that saints, kings, and Christ must overcome, representing both danger and divine authority in a chaotic world.
History
#survival
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

80th anniversary of the end of World War II: How does a country fall into the abyss of hatred?

The 80th anniversary of WWII's end highlights unresolved questions and the ongoing exploration of moral implications post-conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Madness, murder and rape on the Batavia: new theory on Australia's most horrific shipwreck

The Batavia shipwreck of 1629 led to widespread murder and chaos, with new theories questioning traditional narratives of a mutiny.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

80th anniversary of the end of World War II: How does a country fall into the abyss of hatred?

The 80th anniversary of WWII's end highlights unresolved questions and the ongoing exploration of moral implications post-conflict.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Secret history of the conclaves: The internal battles of the last 10 papal elections

The dynamics of a conclave are deeply mysterious, with votes shifting and fluctuating towards a single name, often not among the initial favorites.
US Elections
#vietnam-war
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 weeks ago

Fascism

One obvious problem, as noted by John Locke, is that "people can apply sounds to what ideas he thinks fit, and change them as they please." This leads to confusion.
philosophy
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Were War Elephants Really Used During the Crusades? - Medievalists.net

War elephants were likely not used in battle during the Crusades despite being represented in medieval European art.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

How to Destroy Your Economy: The Case of Alfonso the Learned - Medievalists.net

Alfonso X's centralized control and unchecked spending destabilized his kingdom, revealing how ambitious policies can lead to financial collapse despite administrative strength.
History
#literature
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

New evidence suggests Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway lived together in London, contradicting previous beliefs about their marriage.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

"We rarely honor those who turn back at the brink. John F. Kennedy's compromise during the Cuban missile crisis is an exception..."
US politics
US politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rahm Emanuel: Trump's gaffes are piling up, and Americans will pay a very great price

President Trump has squandered America's global strategic advantages, showcasing a failure in leadership.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A new digital recreation of the Titanic might offer clues about how it sank - take a closer look

"They're contradictory," Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson said of the passengers' accounts. The ship itself would be better able to tell the tale. "Steel rarely lies," he told Business Insider.
London
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Cinema Medievalia - Medievalists.net

The book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Situating Medieval India - Medievalists.net

The political institutions of medieval India were often designated in religious terms, leading to a skewed understanding of the history shaped by predominantly Muslim rulers.
History
#world-war-ii
History
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.
History
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold review: the real Cora Crippen

Dr. Crippen's case marked the first modern murder due to its media coverage and capture methods, rather than due to original motives or methods.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam's craziness. It's time to turn to Europe | Simon Tisdall | Simon Tisdall

The US-UK special relationship is under scrutiny amid questions of its value and reliability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Nein! Nein! Nein! Oy Vey! Ay Caramba!' CNN's Harry Enten Roasts Trump Over Historic Negative Approval

Trump's net approval rating has dropped to minus two points, an unusual position for a president at this stage.
#jfk-assassination
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Shielded Kennedy Files Hid Spies, Not Conspiracies

The recent release of documents related to JFK's assassination primarily aims to protect U.S. intelligence practices rather than unveil new evidence about the case.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Shielded Kennedy Files Hid Spies, Not Conspiracies

The recent release of documents related to JFK's assassination primarily aims to protect U.S. intelligence practices rather than unveil new evidence about the case.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

English Towns Recovered from the Black Death Faster Than Expected, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Lomax’s study challenges the long-held belief that English urban centers remained in decline post-Black Death, showing that recovery was quicker and more dynamic than assumed.
History
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Key Event in the Fall of the Roman Empire May Not Have Happened, Historian Finds - Medievalists.net

The Rhine crossings of 406 may have been exaggerated in historical narratives, challenging their significance in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
World politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Greenland! Canada! The Panama Canal! The Gulf of America! Gaza!

The article discusses American imperial expansion in the late 19th century, highlighting the ideology behind territorial acquisitions and imperialism.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Gerald Ford's Unlikely Role in the Imperial Presidency

Ford's pardon of Nixon is often seen as an act of kindness, yet Toobin contends it has led to an era where presidents wield unchecked power.
Miscellaneous
fromPinstripe Alley
4 months ago

What were early 20th-century baseball journalists writing about in late January?

On January 24, 1906, a subway line announcement was made that would run near Hilltop Park, crucial for NYC's opening day, highlighting its significance to baseball.
New York Yankees
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | Why We Turn to Crosswords in Times of Crisis

Markel argued for the crossword puzzle's inclusion in The New York Times as a necessary distraction during challenging times, highlighting the solace it offers those in turmoil.
Digital life
fromNature
7 months ago

Civil engineer Herbert Stone's rock-solid views on Stonehenge

The article revisits the exact techniques and methodologies used by ancient civilizations to erect the monumental stones of Stonehenge, revealing remarkable engineering skills.
Miscellaneous
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