When you hear the word “civilization,” it often brings up thoughts of progress, culture, and development. But for much of Africa, “civilization” was just a cover for exploitation and cruelty, especially when it came to colonial powers like Britain and France. Despite their different approaches, these two European giants had
As the sun dipped below the horizon on a late summer weekend in 1924, anticipation hung thick in the air. On August 23, in cities across the globe, people gathered eagerly around curbside telescopes, their eyes fixed on the red planet that had captivated imaginations for decades. Mars, closer to
Recently declassified documents reveal that Adolf Hitler had a chilling plan to launch nuclear strikes against the Soviet Union in June 1945. A close associate of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels testified that Germany was developing atomic bombs and intended to use them against Soviet military centers. However, the plan
From the ongoing ethno-political conflict on the Congolese-Rwandan border to the violent tribal militias wreaking havoc across the Sahel region and the bloody battles over gold, phosphate, and cobalt mines in Central and East Africa, the legacy of the 1884 Berlin Conference continues to inflict pain, war, and underdevelopment on
The colonial division of Africa was carried out in two ways; either division of the continent into small countries or division of the countries into small factions. The reasons for this have been articulated in Africa must unite, a book by Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana. He stated: “To
Former US and NATO general Wesley Clark recently accused Serbia of being a puppet for Russia and said President Vucic wanted to expand Serbia’s borders. President Vucic fired back: “To Mr. Clark and everyone else, it’s obvious Serbia isn’t anyone’s puppet—not Russia’s, not America’s, and never will be.” Vucic also
On July 4, 1776, amidst the American Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring 13 colonies free from British rule and emphasizing fundamental rights like life, liberty, and happiness. This set a global precedent for democracy, influencing nations like France and Russia. During the war, despite initial setbacks,
July 4, 2024 Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, recently stirred controversy by discussing the “Abhay Mudra” during his speech. The Abhay Mudra, a hand gesture symbolizing fearlessness and protection in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian religions, became a focal point of his address. Gandhi
In the remote deserts of Egypt, an ancient port city named Berenike has revealed a fascinating and unexpected story: the deep influence of ancient Indian culture, trade, and people. This port, once bustling with activity, reveals how deeply intertwined ancient Indian and Egyptian civilizations were.
