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Reviews | Great Britain, host of COP26, does not lead the way on climate change
Activists and delegates from around the world on their way to Glasgow have reason to be concerned. After all, they are coming together for an exceptionally high-stakes climate summit. Known as COP26 and taking place from October 31 to…
D&D: Why Spelljammer is likely to return
Three classic campaign settings return to Dungeons & Dragons over the next couple of years, and Spelljammer will likely be one of them.…
LGBTQ + is part of our adopted Western heritage – Azongo
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A development planner lamented the 'choose and choose' mode in the crusade against the possible introduction of LGBTQ + into the country.
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Is America Becoming Rome Against Byzantium?
In AD 286, Roman Emperor Diocletian divided the immense Roman Empire in two administratively - and peacefully - under the control of two emperors.
A Western Empire included much of modern Western Europe and Northwest Africa. The eastern…
Indigenous Peoples Day balances celebration and recognition – Medford News, Weather, Sports,…
Photo by Allayana Darrow | Isa Martinez Moore is working on a mural project celebrating eight Indigenous people and people of color at Ashland High School on Tuesday, October 12. The mural pays homage to Agnes Baker Pilgrim,…
Key takeaways from the history of the Indigenous peoples of the United States
A few days ago, I finished reading my fourth book in the Re-envisioning American History series, A History of the Indigenous Peoples of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. If it sounds familiar to you to come back Mary sue…
Rekindling the conflict between Columbus and the Taino chief Caonabó through historical fiction
Andrew Rowen is a historical novelist who dramatizes the story of 1492 through the eyes of Indigenous and European protagonists. His new novel, Columbus and Caonabó: 1493-1498 (coming November 9, 2021), depicts Columbus'…
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day? At the heart of the American identity crisis
(RNS) - Prior to July 4 earlier this year, I wrote a column for Religion News Service on two competing plots in the stories we Americans tell about ourselves: an egalitarian narrative that draws on the affirmation of the Declaration of…
It’s time to ditch Columbus Day and make it Beringia Day – to celebrate who we are
In a country that gorges itself on polarizing conflict as if it were nachos in a UFC fight, next Monday - October 11 - Columbus Day - promises to be a big chunk with some extra…
A powerful message from Professor John Chrysoulakis
The Secretary General of Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, Professor John Chrysoulakis, sent a strong message on dialogue, peaceful coexistence and respect for cultural diversity in the framework of the International Conference on 'The'…
Laurie Anderson has a message for us humans
Anderson was born in 1947 to a large eccentric family outside of Chicago. She was one of eight children. Growing up in this home meant marinating, constantly, in language and stories. One of his brothers was called Thor; a sister was…
Ambassador of Antigua – Barbuda calls for an end to the celebrations …
(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) UNITED STATES / ANTIGUA - Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the Organization of American States (OAS) Sir Ronald Sanders today called for an end to the…
Point & Click Adventure Lucy Dreaming to Victory in Fan Favorite Vote 28 at GDWC 2021! –…
Reading time: 3 minutesZynga Games, a global leader in interactive entertainment, has announced the Halloween Spooktacular event. It will be a selection of new in-game events across four of Zynga's titles - Empires &…
Gamasutra – Press Releases – Point & Click Adventure Lucy Dreaming to Victory in…
For immediate release October 4.Lucy Dreaming a point-and-click adventure game from UK indie games studio Tall Story Games has won the 28th week!-->…
Prospects for electric vehicles in 2022. The history of development
Most experts agree that people will buy more and more electric cars every year. You can buy a used electric car from zcarsales.com. Already, the auto industry has passed a sort of tipping point, and it has become impossible to abandon…
The most devastating volcanic eruptions in history – 24/7 Wall St.
Each year, more than 50 volcanoes on average erupt around the world. For example, the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma, one of the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco, is currently erupting and has so far destroyed 500…
Enel hosts the official pre-COP 26 event “Circular cities: impacts on decarbonization and…
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Afghanistan: at the center of the United Nations General Assembly
Like every September, with the exception of last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dozens of heads of government and state arrived in New York City to deliver bombastic speeches to the General Assembly United Nations…
Beacon Hill Push for Indigenous Peoples Day secures support from Italian-American groups
Indigenous peoples and other activists calling for the state to rename Columbus Day garnered support from some Italian-Americans on Tuesday who said they too believed Massachusetts should make the change.State law requires the governor to…
The “register” is a reasonable workaround to legalize undocumented foreigners who have…
Democrats took a heavy blow when Senate MP Elizabeth MacDonough decided they could not include immigration provisions in their $ 3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. According to MacDonough, the effect the immigration provisions would…
President Zurabishvili visits Paris – Civil.ge
President Salomé Zurabishvili is to visit Paris from September 26 to 28, to attend the celebrations dedicated to the centenary of the recognition of the First Republic of Georgia by France. France recognized the Democratic…
Chinese wine in Ningxia: a wonder in the world
African representatives visit a vineyard and taste grapes on Sunday. Photo: Hu Yuwei / GTChina's first international wine culture and tourism exhibition kicked off on Sunday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui…
The Triumph and Tragedy of Jewish Self-Liberation »J-Wire
September 26, 2021 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
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Thinker and poet C Subramania Bharati’s response to linguistic elitism imposed by the…
With his usual foresight, Bharati argues that promoting the teaching of English to the detriment of Indian national languages…
The history of printing: celebrating the written word
The story of a printing museum created by a regional newspaper in Greece that celebrates the ancient tradition of writing and typography
The country of Greece, located in the…
Ancient DNA analysis sheds light on dark events in medieval Spain
Credit: PIXTA / CC0 public domain An international team of researchers, comprising geneticists, archaeologists and archaeologists, led by the Archaeological Research Group at the University of Huddersfield, has published the…
How the military budget affects US climate action
US President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 21 warning that the climate crisis is rapidly approaching a "point of no return". He promised that the United States would rally the world to action.…
10 amazing contemporary buildings in China – SupChina
Architecture: 10 amazing contemporary buildings in China - SupChina
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Nigerians provide artwork to British Museum with new looted bronze catch
Bronze founder Edson Mwan William will be seen in one of his works on August 24, 2021 at the Gallery on Igan Street in Benin City, Nigeria. Taken on August 24, 2021. REUTERS / Tife Owolabi September 22, 2021 By Tife Owolabi and Estelle…
Explore Greek Civilization as a multifaceted phenomenon with the MA in Greek Civilization at the…
The University of Nicosia announces a call for applications for thirty (30) admission positions for its internationally unique Masters in Greek Civilization (English, Distance Learning Program) for the fall semester 2021.
The Masters…
Animal Doctor: Good news from Europe for farm animals | Lifestyles
Dear Dr Fox: My two rescued Yorkies, 7 and 8, are generally in good health. They are domestic animals and rarely like to walk. They go to the backyard and do their business and come back quickly. Walking was sheer calamity, dragging…
Mitsotakis cites the danger of not dealing with the fallout from climate change | greece, politics
ATHENS - He blamed climate change for the record summer fires caused by heat waves and now Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said it is Mediterranean countries that must show!-->…
AU professors’ book examines the historical impact of insects | Colleges and Universities
If you're happy to read this story in English rather than French, thank a mosquito.Specifically, thank…
Five things to know about Obadiah Mailafia
The news of the sudden disappearance of the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Obadiah Mailafia, came as a brutal shock not only to his political and business associates, but also to many of his columnists and listeners…
Joe Biden breaks NATO
The formation of the Australia-UK-US Military Alliance (AUKUS) in the Pacific shows that whatever Trump can say, Biden can do. The problem is, Biden doesn't do it very well.
Biden's administration, like Trump's, is committed to…
Blowing bubbles – Transitions
An economic rally and a papal visit send starkly contrasting messages about politics and society.
âWhat we saw recently in Kabul was a victory for the witty people over the tech people,â said…
SpaceX’s spacecraft could boost space research
Elon Musk's commercial space company, SpaceX, on Wednesday launched four astronauts into orbit as part of Inspiration4, the first fully civilian spaceflight mission. They will return to Earth three days later, having made history. Yet…
Atrocities of the “Conquistadores” Take Shape in New Story by Mexican-born Author
When the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and his band of 300 men reached the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in late 1519, they found a stunningly beautiful civilization that eclipsed any city in Western Europe.…
Pope’s visit to central Europe tests his health and diplomacy
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is on his first trip abroad since undergoing bowel surgery in July, a four-day visit to Central Europe that will not only test his health, but also provide one of the most difficult moments of his papacy - a…
Diehl Gallery tackles Aboriginal themes | Fall Arts Festival
Malcolm Furlow's paintings are surprisingly colorful.So striking that when he was a student at the…
What creates the values that form a civilization?
The biblical world resonates all over the map of the United States. There are Noah, Tennessee, Nineveh, Penn., Nicodemus, Kans., And Burning Bush, Ga. The old classical world is well represented: Athens, Sparta, and Carthage are all in…
We need the power of fusion | National exam
Men work inside an HL-2M Tokamak nuclear fusion reactor, dubbed the "artificial sun," under construction in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China on June 5, 2019. (Liu Haiyun / Chengdu Economic Daily…
Global Water Distributor Markets 2021-2026: Importance of
Dublin, 23 Aug 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The report "Water Dispenser Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2021-2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.The global Water Dispenser market revenue is expected to grow at 7.35%…
Technology and Truth: Thoughts on Russia, America and Live Not By Lies
DURING THE run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Washington told the world that Iraq was in possession of weapons of mass destruction. While the Bush administration had no real evidence to support this claim, it presented no obstacle to…
Hungary restricts sale of LGBTQ-themed children’s books
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Fox News's Tucker Carlson this week defended anti-LGBTQ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán while in his country.
Carlson at the opening of his show on Thursday described Orbán as "an…
Bad Predictions Don’t Discourage Predictors | Chroniclers
America doesn't have a famine, does it? And unlike too large an American population, the 2020 Census Bureau report showed that the American population has slowed down over the past 10 years to its lowest rate since the 1930s. To quote a…
Is SUNY going to devalue the history program? | Voice
In my May 13 essay, âThe Honesty and Balance Needed in Teaching…
Iain Hancock joins Kiss Publishing Ltd
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Pixel Federation, Slovakia's biggest game developer, takes its year of success to new heights, launching an all-new Expedition Tycoon game available on iOS and Android. Blending creativity,…
Me, you and everyone we know: Interrelationality, otherness, globalization – Announcements
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Join us on e-stream Video & Film for Frames for Alterity (Ethnography, Human Rights, Class, and Race), the fourth and final part of the scheduled Me, You, and Everyone We…
Daily cartoon and live briefing: Tuesday August 3, 2021
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Today in the eyes of the editorial staff: David Alfin is sworn in at 6 p.m. at Palm Coast Town Hall tonight as The Fourth Mayor of Palm Coast in the city's 22-year history as city council meets for…
If US-Chinese competition isn’t a new cold war, then what? : Martin Jacques
Photo: ICIt has been four and a half years since former US President Donald Trump took office, marking the start of the US assault on China. The first six months of Biden's presidency saw the continuation of the anti-China stance of the…
The European cultural sector, pandemic precariousness and the universal basic income
The COVID pandemic has exposed and exacerbated structural problems and inequalities already present at many levels of our societies and economies. One of the fundamental institutions that has been severely shaken is that of work itself,…
Giving Greece back the Olympic Games
Hosting the games in a different country every four years invites chaos, corruption, and redundant infrastructure.
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Central banks in China, EU and US look to crypto, post-pandemic
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The last years before the Covid-19 pandemic have seen the rise of…
CREATE GOD – The Chicago Crusader
There is an ugly truth why some segments of white American society are so fierce in their defense of creationism. Simply put, that reason is white supremacy.
But without a critical examination of creationism in the context of those…
Wolves Esports partners with GR Racing – news from the European gaming industry
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With the highly anticipated and successful launch of the Esports title of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in the Indian market, the exclusive Indian game launch party surprised everyone with the…
China’s foreign policy sparks Armenia’s hopes
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Relations between countries were, are and will be complicated. Their competing interests often trigger competition and sometimes confrontation. Since…
Humphrey Hawksley’s Latest Book “Man on Fire” Heralds Looming Disaster on the…
The third volume in the series features the special forces agent. The author tells the story of an advanced weapon that could cripple civilization as it is currently known. As world leaders gather for the signing of a new European…
Mystery of Jupiter’s mighty X aurora finally solved
Mysterious bursts of x-rays from The Aurora of Jupiter suggest that the giant planet's "northern lights" may have unexpected similarities to those on Earth, according to a new study. Auroras, the shimmering displays of radiance known as…
Whitman and America to Come: Reconceptualizing a Multiracial Democracy
My research into the ten years Whitman lived in Washington, DC (1863-1873) led to my argument in Whitman in Washington: Becoming the National Poet in the Federal City that his experience with the federal government - its…
Day of prayer for those who died in “the largest cemetery in Europe”
As Benoît, patron of Europe, teaches us, we are called to hospitality, not to rejection. In the first five months of 2021, more than 630 people drowned in the central Mediterranean Sea as they sought a better life in…
Affectus Wins 15 Fan Favorite Vote at GDWC 2021! – News from the European gaming industry
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With nearly a million images shared using the hashtag #photomode on Instagram, and other popular tags like # ps4share used extensively on Instagram and Twitter, gamers are using social media to…
Christian missions as imperialism through schools
The discovery of over 1,000 bodies of Aboriginal children on the outskirts of residential schools in Canada came as a shock to many. But he shouldn't. After all, this is just another chapter in the suffering of indigenous peoples at the…
It’s crazy to kick Sha’Carri Richardson out of the Olympics for marijuana
I live in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland, Oregon. Where I live, recreational cannabis has been legal and widely available in specialty retail outlets since 2014. This is extremely normal. Banal, even. There…
The hidden gem of Phrygia becomes a tourist hub
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A hidden gem in the ancient Phrygian valley has become an alternative tourist destination in western Turkey with many historical places and 'fairy chimneys'.…
Communist China wants chaotic Marxist America, says former Louisiana press secretary
John Zmirak, editor of The Stream, author of several books and former press secretary to Louisiana Governor Mike Foster, discussed the Marxist connection to China's propaganda efforts to destabilize the United States at…
Alone in Rome’s new temporary ruins
ROME - The most enduring images of this city after the cataclysm were printed just over 250 years ago, by artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. His "Ruins of Rome" engravings depict monuments like the Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo, but…
Human rights violation in Palestine: a serious concern
For decades, scholars of international relations have confused the term "New world order" in social, political or economic spheres. Even today, few academics confuse the term with the information age, the Internet,…
Special event Limmud FSU and WJC International Yiddish Center: “Yiddish – We All Need…
JERUSALEM, ISRAELL, June 23, 2021 / 24-7PressRelease / - âMarc Chagall paints in Yiddish; if you don't know Yiddish proverbs, you can't understand his paintings, âsaid Roza ben Litay in an online…
A front row seat on the Ice Show
The Ilulissat Ice Fjord Center in Greenland is a 16,000 square foot building designed to cultivate respect for the beauty, importance and vulnerability of ice. Cantilevered over an inland lake with a view of a fjord called Kangia in…
China, the emerging superpower – HS Insider
Like it or not, America's hegemony over the world order is ending soon. This may sound too alarming to some, but to ignore this critical point in the story would be foolish.
As the world shifts from a unipolar world order revolving…
Who is really killing American democracy? |
By a 30-1 vote in the House, with the unanimous support of the Senate, on June 19, which commemorates the…
Reviews | Recommendations from the book ‘The Ezra Klein Show’
âThe Ezra Klein Showâ explores ideas with some of today's most dynamic thinkers. We cover politics, culture, history, philosophy, psychology, technology and more. The topics are wide ranging, but…
EU: Made in America – Eminetra
June 19, 2021 FROM LE From Big Macs to nuclear bombs, the list of American achievements in the 20th century is long. In an incredible time of invention, the United States granted humanity human flight, instant glue, rock and roll,…
Who will be West’s “new enemy”? China, Russia or maybe Turkey?
The world power of the West (United States and Europe) is based on marginalization and plunder. This has been the case for centuries. The 21st century will be no different. Even a brief summary of their enemy production strategy will…
Harvard Art Museums Appoints Horace D. Ballard Associate Curator of American Art
HARVARD ART MUSEUMS announced the appointment of Horace D. Ballard, who will be Theodore E. Stebbins Jr. Associate Curator of American Art. Ballard arrives from the Williams College Museum of Art, where he is!-->…
Ahmadinejad urges Biden to ‘use his luck’ to mend relations with Iran
Iran heads to the polls this week at a pivotal moment for the country - nationally and internationally. And our guest on the Global Conversation is former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.ANELISE BORGES: Can I start by asking your…
Food choices in crisis: forced vegetarianism in Gurugram
Last March, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) decided on Tuesday to shut down all meat shops under its…
A journey into Indo-Islamic architecture with masterpieces
Islamic architecture in the Indian subcontinent, also referred to as Indo-Islamic architecture, has been heavily influenced by Persian and Turkish architecture. The effects of Turkish architecture began to be seen…
Opinion: Macdonald’s assimilation supported by non-Indigenous Canadians
Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Donald B. Smith Indigenous students sit in a classroom at Lac La Ronge (All Saints) Residential School in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, circa 1950. Photo of…
Burnaby School District apologizes for review asking how First Nations benefited from colonial…
The Burnaby School District superintendent apologized after a question on a grade 9 social studies test asked students to describe how First Nations people benefited and benefited from their relationship with the colonizers.…
Oxford University scholars refuse to teach under Cecil Rhodes statue
A long-standing controversy at Oxford University over a statue of Cecil Rhodes, the British imperialist considered by many to be an architect of apartheid in South Africa, gained new momentum this week after more than 150 academics said…
The Zunghar-Qing wars and colonization in Central Asia – SupChina
The Zunghar-Qing wars and colonization in Central Asia - SupChina
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The war against the classics
Aristotle, by the Greek artist Evi Sarantea. Courtesy of Sarantea. Aristotle was the teacher of Alexander the Great and the inventor of the science of zoology / biology.
The new iconoclasm
Our iconoclastic age shatters the images…
Bitcoin, Crypto and Reddit stock volatility shows trading doesn’t invest
A reassuring aspect of the roller coaster ride that saw Bitcoin lose half of its value in less than two months is the immunity of the real financial world to the contagion of crypto tokens, which I increasingly see as UnfunnyNotMoney.…
“Life Beyond Earth” Shows How A Colony On The Moon Could Work
An excerpt from the new short film "Life Beyond Earth".GIF: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillCalled Life beyond Earth, the four-minute short film presents a realistic vision of a future moon baseand sustainable habitats that could!-->!-->!-->…
Jansa of Slovenia is at war with reason and the world
Throughout her career, Jansa has approached the more paranoid elements of Slovenian society with simplified conspiracy theories with the aim of creating general mistrust and paranoia, which will develop an environment for action and the…
Brazil’s transatlantic heritage from the African continent
By Thais Regina
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - How far back does the music you listen to go? And your way of speaking? After all, how do you see yourself in the world? The culture of…
Belgium and Germany return cultural treasures to Rwanda | New times
The former colonial masters, Belgium and Germany, are ready to return to Rwanda the cultural heritage illegally held and preserved for years, Amb. Robert Masozera, director general of the Academy of Cultural Heritage of…
The university Lukashenko sent into exile
"If we continue straight over there, we will arrive in Belarus," says Maksimas Milta, communication manager at the University of the European Humanities (UHE), pointing to one of the walls that surround the courtyard of the former…
Nigerian separatists: for lack of knowledge, a people will perish – Prince Faloye
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Western Europe is made up of two tribes - Germanic and Latin, (or 3 if you count Greek), but divided into 25 countries. What the Nigerian separatists use as examples of languages…
Explaining the East Asian order beyond the “ Westphalian straitjacket ”
Traditionally, studies of international relations (IR) have been Euro-centric and relate primarily to the histories and experiences of European countries…
Robbers Target Beverly Hills High Students Near Campus
The Daily BeastBombshell Letter: Gaetz Paid for Sex With Minor, Wingman SaysPhoto Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos via GettyA confession letter written by Joel Greenberg in the final months of the Trump presidency claims that he…
Global Markets Are Insulated From India’s Covid Agony, for Now
To get John Authers' newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, sign up here.An Unfolding DisasterSometimes this job can be distasteful. As the U.S. and the U.K. enjoy a steady relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, India is…
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 29-May 6 – Daily News
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Zebra Longwing butterflies can be seen at the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The museum begins its annual City Nature Challenge on April 30. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing…
A night at an Egyptian museum during Ramadan
The Daily BeastBombshell Letter: Gaetz Paid for Sex With Minor, Wingman SaysPhoto Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos via GettyA confession letter written by Joel Greenberg in the final months of the Trump presidency claims that he…
Many refugees fear poor living conditions in new Lesbos camp
The Daily BeastBombshell Letter: Gaetz Paid for Sex With Minor, Wingman SaysPhoto Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos via GettyA confession letter written by Joel Greenberg in the final months of the Trump presidency claims that he…
COLUMN: What lasts? | The Castlegar Source
What Lasts?  A holy Book-- and an unholy $ystem
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Never neglected again: Inji Efflatoun, Egyptian People’s Artist
This article is part of Overlooked, an obituary series about notable people whose deaths, from 1851, were not reported in The Times.It was while in prison that Egyptian artist, feminist and political dissident Inji Efflatoun painted her…