A Dated Conspiracy Theory Rises Again
by Jeroen van Baar at 3 Quarks Daily: In the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss key events from the past at
Poem: October By Robert Frost
O hushed October morning mild,Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild,Should waste them all.The crows above the forest call;Tomorrow they may form and go.O hushed
Unveiling Turkey’s Karahan Tepe: Evidence of a Prehistoric Extraterrestrial Civilization?
by Huynh Mai: Deep iп the heart of soυtheasterп Tυrkey lies aп archaeological site that is captivatiпg the imagiпatioпs of researchers aпd the pυblic alike. Karahaп Tepe, datiпg back over
Why Palestine and Kashmir Have Few Similarities
by Jawed Naqvi in Dawn: PALESTINE and Kashmir have too readily been likened to each other, and to this end, they were mentioned in the same breath last week at
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An introduction to Migration in the Ancient World [Interactive Map]
From OUP: Migration has played a vital role in shaping human history and continues to have profound effects on the world today. Historically, the movement of people across regions has
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Pity the Nation: Two Poems
Shared by Serene Elhashimi on Facebook: In 2007, Lawrence Ferlinghetti wrote the poem “Pity the Nation,” drawing inspiration from Kahlil Gibran’s original work of the same title, first published in
Jal, Pakistani Pop Rock Band in Dhaka
From Dawn: Jal marked its much-awaited return to Bangladesh after 14 years with its Legends of the Decade concert in Dhaka on Saturday but the event, hoped to be a
The Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI
If artificial intelligence-created content floods the internet, who decides what online information is worth archiving? … Continue readingThe Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI
History Defined: Who is The Greek God Apollo?
In Greek mythology, he resided on Mount Olympus with his father, Zeus. Apollo’s mother, Leto, was another old Greek God – like Zeus, she was the daughter of Titans. … Continue readingHistory Defined: Who is The Greek God Apollo?
Vote for Leaders Who Will Prioritize the Environment
Jane Goodall is encouraging voters in elections around the world this year to consider candidates who prioritize the environment. … Continue readingVote for Leaders Who Will Prioritize the Environment
What Does it Mean When Politicians Autograph Bombs?
by Santiago Ramos at The Wisdom of Crowds: Both sides do it. On Sunday, the Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro accompanied Ukrainian president Vlodymyr Zelensky on a photo op
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Gaza: Why is it So Hard to Establish the Death Toll?
(C)apturing the number of deaths in the densely populated urban centres of Gaza presents unique challenges. says Emily Tripp, Director of AirWars. … Continue readingGaza: Why is it So Hard to Establish the Death Toll?