Stories tagged “History.”
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This opinion piece celebrates Saudi Arabia's National Day by tracing its history from the First Saudi State to the present, highlighting the nation's enduring resolve and unity despite adversity. It emphasizes that the Kingdom's strength lies in its foundational purpose, …
African Borders: 'Colonization Prevented the Continent from Breathing on Its Own'
Historian Caroline Roussy challenges the common belief that African borders were arbitrarily drawn by European powers, arguing they were negotiated and eventually endorsed by local populations.
Prized Aztec codex returns to Mexico on loan
A valuable 16th-century Aztec manuscript, held by France for nearly two centuries, is now on display in Mexico City as part of a loan to commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations. Mexico is actively seeking its permanent return.
Princess Anne has opened a new history centre at a Staffordshire cemetery dedicated to German and Austrian war dead, aiming to help visitors understand history and reconciliation between Britain and Germany.
The first iPhone launched in 2007, with a $499 starting price. CNET revisits the original review, noting the device's features and shortcomings compared to the more expensive iPhone Duo.
This article presents a daily subject-wise quiz for UPSC Prelims, focusing on History and Culture topics ranging from the Battle of Plassey to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The article commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory by detailing how Chinese Communist Party leader Luo Binghui conducted crucial united front work within the Dian Army during the Anti-Japanese War.
An analysis of the Singaporean accent, its features and history.
VP Shettima to unveil biography of late Brigadier Musa Usman
Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to unveil a posthumous biography of the late Brigadier General Musa Usman, the pioneer military governor of the former North-Eastern State, on September 14, 2026, in Abuja.
Chinese leader Mao Zedong remembered for his role in building modern China and laying foundations of Pakistan-China friendship.
FRANCE 24 report: Bayeux Tapestry fever grips UK as sold-out exhibition opens
A sold-out exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry has opened in London, marking the first time the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England has been displayed outside France. The event has reportedly gripped the British public with "mania."
Memories of Students Killed in World War II Live on at Tokyo Museum
Watercolor paintings by a student killed in World War II are displayed at a Tokyo museum.
South Korea to Skip Sado Mine Memorial Service for Third Year
South Korea will not attend the Sado Island Gold Mines memorial service, the third consecutive year of absence. The service honors workers at the now-defunct mines.
The article lists the top 10 greatest football dynasties in European history, highlighting teams like Real Madrid, Ajax, and Liverpool for their periods of sustained dominance.
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has died at 89. He took over as the city's chief executive in 1997 after the UK handed Hong Kong back to China.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire after months of Trump administration criticism.
The S&P 500's bull market is nearly four years old, but most bull markets last 2.7 years. Investors should be alert, not nervous.
Conservation and restoration projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble in northwestern Iran.
South Africa's Milestones of Freedom campaign is launching in Limpopo, led by Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong and Premier Phophi Ramathuba, to commemorate key democratic historical events.
Moynaq, Uzbekistan, once a thriving fishing port on the Aral Sea, is now a desert town where the main attraction is a "ship graveyard" left behind by the sea's retreat.
Gloria Steinem's five essential books reveal the woman behind the aviators, including her undercover Playboy Bunny experience and reflections on ageing.
Tommy Koh, former ambassador-at-large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflects on 55 years of service and his career focus on justice.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman warns against misinterpreting Iran's rich history for a childhood backyard.
Gloria Steinem, a pioneering figure in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised her as an optimist and activist.
A new musical, "Misfits Together," by Bastille's Dan Smith and To Kill a King's Ralph Pelleymounter, will explore the complex marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller.
UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the transatlantic slave trade's legacy fuels systemic racism and inequality.
The Persian translation of Nellie Bly's book 'Ten Days in a Mad-House' has been released in Iran.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is leading polls in Saxony-Anhalt, advocating for a shift in historical education to focus less on the Nazi era and more on German pride, a stance highly controversial in the country.
1953 coup marked a turning point in Iran's history, shaping perceptions of sovereignty and independence.
Gettysburg's oldest surviving building, the 1776 Dobbin House, celebrates its 250th anniversary with a public reenactment and new additions to the site.