Perspectives
The doll maker
In November 2011, Russian police arrested Anatoly Moskvin on charges of desecrating graves. At the time, they had no reason to suspect anything sinister about his unusual collection of dolls. The police had initially believed that Moskvin, a strange man with strange habits, was simply a collector of curiosities. However, they soon discovered that his "dolls" were far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.
By ADIR SEGALabout a year ago in History
Nikki Giovanni
When you think of poets who have shaped American literature and social consciousness, Nikki Giovanni stands as a towering figure whose words have not just described the world, but actively worked to change it. Her poetry is more than art—it's a revolution wrapped in verse, a powerful commentary on Black experience, feminism, and human resilience.
By Jack of All Timesabout a year ago in History
Syrian dissident pioneer says objective is to 'oust' Assad system
The objective of Syria's revolutionary alliance, as it wrests one more significant city from government control this week, is eventually to oust tyrant President Bashar al-Assad, as per Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the assailant head of the principal bunch driving the nation's furnished opposition.In a selective meeting with CNN, Jolani left most likely that the desires of Hayat Tahrir Al-Hoax (HTS) - a gathering that was framed out of a previous al Qaeda partner - aren't anything not as much as stopping the Assad system. In his first plunk down media interview in quite a while, at an undisclosed area in Syria, he talked about plans to make an administration in view of foundations and a "board picked by individuals."
By Parmesh Patilabout a year ago in History
Confucianism or Catholicism?
Summary: “The Book of Fish” is a historical period Korean drama film, set during the 1800s, and released in 2021. It is about the persecution of Catholics in Joseon and specifically about a scholar who was exiled for teaching the “evil learning” from the Westerners. The film is based on a preface to “The Book of Fish” written by CHUN Yak-jeon.
By Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner)about a year ago in History
The Case of Tragedy and the Lawyer who failed
There are three professional titles that require higher education (aka college level): Teacher, Doctor, and Lawyer. Those are not the only professions that require college level education, however there is a very specific reason why those professions require so much education. Those three are responsible for "saving lives" which is a very heavy, deep, and difficult responsibility. Some teachers reach greatness sacrificing their personal lives as they put their students first. Some doctors reach greatness saving lives as they are committed to their Hippocratic Oath. Some lawyers reach greatness saving lives with the best defense. And then there are failures such as the tragic case of the Menendez Brothers whose overpaid defense attorney Leslie Abramson failed to save them.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in History
The 19 Statues of Honor: A Deeper Look at the Korean War Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Commemoration in Washington, D.C., which was devoted in 1995, commemorates the penances and endeavors of a differing bunch of American, Korean and other Joined together Countries powers who battled for three a long time in what numerous in the U.S. allude to as the "Overlooked War.”
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in History
Military Beats: The Army General Who Revolutionized Muzak
Muzak is much more than “elevator music.” When it was designed in the early 20th century, Muzak spoken to a innovative marvel—a unused way of broadcasting music utilizing a home’s standard electrical wiring.
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in History
A Tower Built in Time: The Record-Breaking Speed of the Empire State
On a brief list of the world’s most celebrated structures, the Realm State Building draws a few 2.5 million guests a year and remains a magnum opus of the Craftsmanship Deco-type design that thrived in Unused York City in the 1920s.
By Shams Saysabout a year ago in History
