In July 1967, Chief Albert Luthuli, a man celebrated as Africa’s first Nobel Peace Prize winner and a leader in the fight against South Africa’s apartheid system, died in a strange and tragic way. He was struck by a train near his home in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal. The authorities called it
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah province, a team of archaeologists has uncovered an incredible discovery: an ancient Bronze Age town buried beneath an oasis! This fascinating town, called al-Natah, existed as far back as 2400 BC and was once home to a bustling community. But what makes this
Imagine a time over 15,000 years ago. Humanity is in its early stages, with people living in caves, making tools, and hunting to survive. But new discoveries are showing that these ancient people may have also had knowledge of herbal medicine! Recently, Morocco’s National Institute of Archeology and Heritage made
Thirteen years ago, in October 2011, Libya’s long-time leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by rebels supported by NATO. His death was brutal and shocking, but to many Libyans, he remains one of the country’s most respected and admired figures. The years following his death have left many wondering: is
Historical revisionism began as soon as the Second World War had ended. Both the Serbs and Russians were involved in this process and allowed history to be reinterpreted in front of their eyes. We had once believed that evil wouldn’t repeat itself if we acted like “gentlemen” and graciously turned a blind
In a heartfelt ceremony, the US Navy has apologized to the Tlingit people of southern Alaska for an attack that happened 142 years ago. This apology came after a painful reminder of the destruction of their village, Angoon, which was shelled by American warships on October 26, 1882. Back then,
In 2023, a team of underwater archaeologists made an exciting discovery off the coast of Puteoli, a port city near Naples, Italy. They found a submerged Nabataean temple, which is a remarkable find since it’s the only one known outside of Nabataea, an area that stretches between the Arabian and
During a reception for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, a dramatic moment unfolded when an Indigenous Australian lawmaker interrupted the event with a powerful outburst. After the British monarch finished his speech on Monday, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe stepped forward and confronted
The city of Quzhou, with a population of a little more than 2 million and located in east China’s Zhejiang Province, supports a thriving tourism sector that celebrates ancient Chinese architecture and culture. It’s home to the Temple of Nankong or Temple of Southern Confucianism, which is one of only
