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Descendants of Canadian WWII Veterans to Commemorate Holland's Liberation

Don Drissell will join approximately 140 descendants of Canadian WWII veterans on a trip to the Netherlands this spring to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Holland's liberation, retracing the steps of Canadian soldiers and learning about their contributions to the war effort.

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Radio's Revolution: How Wireless Reshaped British Life

Beaty Rubens's book, "Listen In," chronicles the transformative impact of radio on British life from 1922 to 1939, detailing its influence on family life, politics, and culture, as radio ownership exploded from under 150,000 to nearly 34 million.

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Geography's Crucial Role in Shaping Human History

Christian Grataloup's "Van savanne tot stad" details humanity's global spread, emphasizing geography's influence on human history, focusing on the 'Axis of the World' (20th-40th latitude, Iberian Peninsula to Japan), where most of humanity lived, and Europe's role in globalization driven by demograp...

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US Cryptology Museum Covers Photos of Women and Minorities Amidst DEI Controversy

On February 2nd, 2025, the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland covered photos of women and minority cryptologists in its "Hall of Honor" with brown paper, sparking controversy and prompting an apology and the reinstatement of the photos following public outcry and claims that the action was a mi...

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Gender Equality
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China Honors WWII Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary

Commemorations in China marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune, who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers during WWII, highlighting his selfless service and the enduring impact of his internationalism on China-Canada relations.

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Pharaoh's Self-Destructive Hatred: A Recurring Pattern of Societal Ruin

Pharaoh's obstinate refusal to free Jewish slaves during Egypt's plague-ridden collapse exemplifies a pattern of self-destructive hatred, mirroring Hitler's actions during WWII and impacting societies today by diverting resources from progress and perpetuating violence.

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Rare Book on 17th-Century Witch Trial to Go on Display

A 300-year-old book detailing the 1662 witch trial of Rose Cullender and Amy Denny in Suffolk, England, will be displayed at Moyse's Hall Museum from February 15th to April 6th; the book, purchased for £3,000, is believed to have inspired the Salem witch trials.

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Trump's Tariffs: A Historical Parallel and Warning

Donald Trump's tariffs, intended to offset tax cuts by shifting costs to allies, are compared to historical events, drawing parallels to pre-WWII economic policies and raising concerns about global stability.

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The Consuls of Thessaloniki: 1685-1912

Giannis Megas's new book, "Οι πρόξενοι στα 25 προξενεία στη Θεσσαλονίκη, 1685-1912," details the history of 25 consulates in Thessaloniki between 1685 and 1912, documenting approximately 300 consuls and vice-consuls, their activities, and their impact on the city's economic and political development...

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Evolving Warfare: Russia's Focus on Information Defense

This article uses the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in WWII to highlight the evolution of warfare, emphasizing the need for Russian citizens to defend against modern information warfare threats, referencing past political betrayals of the military and the vulnerability of national conscious...

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Homing Pigeons: A History of Avian Communication

Homing pigeons, used since ancient times, played crucial roles in communication throughout history, from relaying Olympic results in ancient Greece to providing essential communication between Great Barrier Island and Auckland in the early 20th century, before being made obsolete by modern technolog...

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Spanish Freshwater Crabs: A Royal Introduction

The absence of freshwater crab remains in pre-16th century Iberian archaeology, coupled with documentation of King Philip II's introduction of Italian freshwater crabs to Spain in 1588, challenges previous assumptions about their native status, highlighting the impact of royal initiatives on Spain's...

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Life on Land

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