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The Overlooked Role of Epidemics in Shaping History

Renaud Piarroux's book Sapiens et les microbes highlights the often-overlooked role of epidemics in shaping major historical events, such as the 1870 French military defeat, the 1520 Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and the 1804 Haitian Revolution, demonstrating how disease outbreaks weakened p...

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Greece's Delayed Response to Global Events: Internal Focus vs. Unique Perspective

Greece's consistent internal focus has historically hindered its engagement with major global events, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the current geopolitical shifts, although this pattern may also reveal a unique capacity for processing global changes through a domestic lens.

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Trump Orders Smithsonian Purge of "Un-American Ideologies

President Trump issued an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to remove what he terms "improper, divisive, or un-American ideologies" from its museums, specifically mentioning the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American Hi...

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Europe's Cultural Reckoning: A Century of American Influence Ends

This opinion piece reflects on a century of American cultural influence on Europe, arguing that a perceived decline in US leadership presents an opportunity for Europe to reclaim its cultural prominence, drawing upon historical examples and contrasting the cultural achievements of both continents.

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SPK Condemns Trump's Reinterpretation of American History

Germany's Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) criticized US President Donald Trump's plan to reinterpret American history, calling it an attack on academic freedom and independent museums; they will continue collaborations with US institutions like the Smithsonian despite this.

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Alkmaar Cheese Market Reopens: Tradition Over Trade

The Alkmaar cheese market, a centuries-old tradition, reopened today for its season; though no cheese is sold, it's a major tourist attraction that once handled 300 tons of cheese daily.

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Bavarian Judiciary's Failure to Confront Nazi Past

A study of Bavarian jurists' personnel files (1945-1970) revealed that over half were former Nazi party members, many continued their careers after the war, and the justice system failed to adequately address their pasts, highlighting a systemic continuity in personnel practices across three politic...

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AI-Generated History Videos on YouTube Raise Concerns About Accuracy and Misinformation

The rise of AI-generated historical content on YouTube threatens the accuracy and trustworthiness of online history resources, prompting concerns from educators about misinformation and the need for improved media literacy among viewers.

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Chelyabinsk's Wartime Evacuation: Challenges and Lasting Impacts

During World War II, over 329 factories and an estimated 427,000 people were evacuated to the Chelyabinsk region to support the Soviet war effort, creating challenges in housing, infrastructure, and initial planning.

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Hexi Corridor: A Two-Millennia-Long Crossroads of Culture and Commerce

The Hexi Corridor in Gansu province, China, a key section of the ancient Silk Road for over two millennia, facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and significant military campaigns, leaving a lasting impact on Chinese history and culture.

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Hexi Corridor: A Two-Millennia-Old Passageway Shaping China's History

The Hexi Corridor, a vital part of the ancient Silk Road in Gansu province, China, facilitated cultural and trade exchanges for two millennia, connecting China to Central Asia and leaving a lasting legacy on Chinese culture, visible today in the Mogao Grottoes and preserved Han Dynasty artifacts.

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Alkmaar Cheese Market Reopens: Tradition over Trade

The centuries-old Alkmaar cheese market, held every Friday until late September, reopened today; while visually a spectacle with cheese carriers and scales, no cheese is actually sold; it is a tourist attraction and reenactment of the city's history.

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