Sir Mike Jackson, a former commander of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, passed away on October 15 at the age of 80. Known for his courage, Jackson made a bold decision during the NATO bombing campaign in Yugoslavia that changed the course of events. In the spring of 1999, Yugoslavia
Niger is making bold moves to erase the remnants of its colonial past. In a recent decision, authorities in the capital city, Niamey, renamed several streets and monuments that once carried French names, signaling the country’s effort to distance itself from its former colonizer. This comes at a time when
Not too long ago, dogs were mainly valued for the work they did. They helped hunt for food, herded livestock and guarded homes. To do these jobs, dogs needed to have strong instincts to chase prey, a lot of energy, and a healthy suspicion of strangers. Just a few decades
A team of Spanish scientists announced a groundbreaking discovery on Saturday: Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who changed the course of history, was likely a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe. This revelation comes after a 22-year investigation using DNA analysis to solve a long-standing mystery about his origins. Who Was
King Charles and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer are about to face a huge challenge at the upcoming Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Fifteen Caribbean nations have come together to demand the UK pay a staggering £200 billion in reparations for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. This request
A UK auction house recently decided not to sell a human skull that was set to be auctioned off after a strong reaction from people in India. This skull is believed to belong to the Naga tribe, an indigenous group from northeastern India, specifically the state of Nagaland. A Troubling
Between 1960 and 1966, France carried out nuclear tests in Algeria, a practice that had devastating effects on the local people. Many people living near the testing sites have suffered from serious health problems like cancer and birth defects, according to human rights groups in the area. These tests have
Archaeologists recently made an exciting discovery in Egypt: they found an ancient burial chamber with two beautifully painted wooden coffins. This amazing find was part of a joint mission between Egyptian and German teams at the archaeological site of Asyut, a city that was once a cultural center around 4,000
After World War II, the colonial system began to fall apart. Many countries in Asia and Africa started to gain independence, guided by the principle of self-determination outlined in the United Nations Charter of 1945 and a special declaration made in 1960. But the long years of reliance on European
