Tag #History

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Surge in China's 'Red Tourism' Amidst War Anniversary

Fueled by the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War, China's "red tourism" saw a surge this summer, with Jinggangshan experiencing a 22% increase in bookings, Yan'an 20%, and Shaoshan 12%, while Nanjing bookings rose 16% following the release of the film "Dead to Rights.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Memorial Park Honors Nanyang WWII Volunteers in Kuala Lumpur

A memorial park honoring over 3,000 Nanyang Volunteers who served in WWII opened in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, featuring a memorial hall with artifacts and personal accounts, aiming to educate youth about their sacrifices and promote peace and justice.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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AI's Cyclical History: Avoiding Another Winter

Alan Turing's question, "Can machines think?", continues to drive massive investment in AI, despite historical cycles of boom and bust, known as 'AI winters', caused by factors such as overhyped promises and technological limitations; however, the current AI boom exhibits greater resilience due to d...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Mr. Henderson's Railway: A Scenic Journey Through Andalusia's Past

Mr. Henderson's Railway, launched in 1892, offers scenic train journeys between Algeciras and Bobadilla in Andalusia, Spain, overcoming historical challenges of banditry and a Spanish decree prohibiting direct rail links from Gibraltar, showcasing heritage tourism.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Excess and Power in the History of Celebration

Carmen Morán's "La belleza de las fiestas" examines the history of celebration, tracing common threads from Roman banquets to Andy Warhol's Factory parties, revealing how excess and displays of power are central to the ritual.

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Greek Referendums: A Critical Examination of Democracy's Outcomes

Analysis of three Greek referendums reveals that democracy, while offering decentralized responsibility, does not guarantee optimal outcomes, as evidenced by the 1920 referendum reinstating the monarchy, and the near-catastrophic 2015 referendum.

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Greek-Ukrainian Sculptor Proposes Monument for Greece

Ukrainian sculptor Anatoliy Kusts-Katrakis, of Greek descent, proposes a monument for Greece depicting Athena protecting a child, symbolizing Greece's future and incorporating Greek mythology and Orthodox elements; the proposal, presented to Greek officials, reflects shared values and Ukraine's resi...

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Memorial Park Honors WWII Chinese Volunteers in Malaysia

A memorial park in Kuala Lumpur, opened Thursday, honors over 3,000 Nanyang Volunteers—Chinese drivers and mechanics who served during WWII—with a memorial hall, artifacts, and personal accounts, commemorating their sacrifices and promoting peace and historical awareness.

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Immigration, Identity, and the Myth of a Homogenous Past

The author uses personal experience and historical evidence to challenge the idea that immigration threatens national identity, arguing that economic inequality and a false narrative of a homogenous past are the true sources of societal anxiety.

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Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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African Union Campaigns to 'Correct the Map' of Africa

The African Union backs a campaign to replace the Mercator map projection, which makes Africa appear fourteen times smaller than its actual size compared to Greenland, arguing it distorts the continent's identity and should be replaced with a more accurate projection like Equal Earth.

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kathimerini.gr
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Washington's Dentistry: A Reflection of 18th-Century Healthcare

George Washington, the first US president, suffered from debilitating dental problems, leading to the creation of dentures made from various materials including human teeth obtained from enslaved people, impacting his ability to perform presidential duties and highlighting the limited dental technol...

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Good Health and Well-being
edition.cnn.com
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Trump Orders Smithsonian Review, Accusing Museums of Focusing Too Much on Slavery

President Trump, alleging that the Smithsonian Institution's museums are overly focused on negative aspects of American history, including slavery, has ordered an official review to align exhibits with his vision of 'American exceptionalism', prompting concerns about political interference in cultur...

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Quality Education

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