Stories tagged “History.”
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Battle of Okinawa survivor conveys message of peace through the classroom
Kohei Nohara, a 95-year-old survivor of the Battle of Okinawa, shared his harrowing wartime experiences with 90 fifth graders at Shonan Elementary School in Haebaru, Okinawa.
Namibia: Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base Unveiled At Gobabis
Namibia officially unveiled the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base in Gobabis, renaming the 126 Battalion in honor of the late Ovambanderu chief for his pivotal role in the country's liberation struggle.
The story of Shakhboot bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a ruler who was afraid of the banking system in Abu Dhabi, whose brother's help led to his ouster by Britain. The article explores the history of Abu Dhabi's relationship with Britain and the impact of the discovery of oil on t…
The Actresses of Anti-Colonial Struggles: In Côte d'Ivoire, The Women Marchers of Grand-Bassam [1/10]
In December 1949, hundreds of Ivorian women marched from Abidjan to Grand-Bassam to demand the release of anti-colonial leaders imprisoned by the French administration, a pivotal act of resistance.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will lead the Western Cape launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign from 11 to 12 August 2026 in Cape Town.
History of the African Night: In Soweto, the Pelican Club, a meeting place during apartheid [4/10]
The Pelican Club in Soweto was a pivotal nightclub in the 1970s, offering a rare multiracial space for music and social interaction amidst the strict segregation of apartheid. It served as a vital cultural hub for musicians and residents seeking respite from daily pressures.
The article provides a calendar of historical events that occurred on August 8, including the Israeli government's decision to stop issuing export permits for military equipment to the Gaza Strip, the Taliban's takeover of Kunduz, and other significant events.
A Brazilian woman discovers a hidden graveyard beneath her home, containing the remains of thousands of African slaves. She works to preserve the site and raise awareness about the country's dark history.
The article details the Stono Rebellion of 1739 in South Carolina, where enslaved people led by Jemmy 'Cato' revolted and marched towards Spanish Florida seeking freedom.
In Yudu County, Jiangxi, five generations of the Yin family have continuously guarded Red Army slogans and a martyr's tomb for nearly a century, preserving a vital piece of Long March history.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian addressed questions on Japan's alleged remilitarization and historical revisionism, China's marine research and naval activities in the Pacific, and potential law enforcement cooperation with the United States.
U.K. mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
Trent Park Museum in Enfield, UK showcases the role of German speakers who transcribed prisoner conversations during WWII.
Takaichi emphasizes Japan’s commitment to non-nuclear principles on Hiroshima anniversary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized Japan’s commitment to its long-held non-nuclear principles in a speech Thursday in Hiroshima, paying tribute to those killed and injured 81 years after the city was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb.
Long goodbye to Segun Osoba, radical historian and public intellectual, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
Dr. Samuel Olusegun Osoba, a renowned Nigerian radical historian and public intellectual, has passed away at the age of 92 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
This article revisits a 1987 piece by Marcel Péju for Jeune Afrique, marking Algerian writer Kateb Yacine's return to the literary scene after a fifteen-year hiatus.
France: Royal Chapel opens for two months at Versailles Palace
The royal chapel at the Palace of Versailles has opened its doors to the public for the first time until September 27th, offering a world of classical art to discover.
The Zanj revolt, an uprising of East African slaves against the Abbasid Caliphate from 869 to 883, led to the creation of the first slave-founded state in history, predating Haiti by nine centuries.
Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was killed during a 1976 hostage rescue operation in the country.
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the old Entebbe airport terminal where he was killed during the 1976 hostage rescue operation.
English philosopher John Locke's quote highlights humanity's tendency to reject new ideas simply because they challenge established norms, a phenomenon still relevant in today's rapidly changing world.
Thirty years after Nigeria's historic 1996 Atlanta Olympics, this article revisits the lives and post-athletic careers of the nation's gold medalists and key players.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, former JAMB Registrar, revealed he spent the final 24 hours with Kudirat Abiola before her 1996 assassination. He cited this and other sensitive experiences as reasons for not writing a memoir.
On August 3, 2016, a wildfire broke out on the Canary Island of La Palma, destroying 5,000 hectares of forest and bushland within ten days. A firefighter trapped by flames died. A German expatriate had lit the fire with toilet paper. In 2001, the Berner Wankdorfstadion, w…
The Nageshwar temple in Pune is considered one of the oldest such temples in the city, an architectural marvel that reveals the city's evolution. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has a stone garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum that appears to have been built during the Ya…
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, brother of Israel's prime minister, who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission, marking 50 years since the event.
The Alamut defensive network, a complex of seven mountain strongholds, was a highly advanced defensive system in medieval Iran. It combined geography, architecture, water management, and spatial organization to provide exceptional security and resilience.
Iran's Ettela'at newspaper marked its centenary, a milestone largely overlooked amidst national crises, despite its historical significance as the country's first professional and modern newspaper.
Amritsar celebrates its 450th anniversary with a focus on its origins as a sanctuary for all, blending history and modernity.
Genetic Proof: Europeans Brought Smallpox to America
Researchers have found genetic evidence that smallpox was brought to America by Europeans during the colonial era. The discovery confirms previous assumptions about the spread of the disease.
‘The Secret Battlefield’: An inside view of the machinery of war
A historical drama about a group of Japan's brightest young minds who correctly predicted the country's defeat in the Pacific War. The film dramatizes a little-known historical episode that still feels chillingly relevant.