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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Silent War: How the Third World War Could Begin in the Silence of Space

The article discusses the potential quiet onset of a third world war through disruptions in space-based navigation systems and communications, highlighting the critical role of space infrastructure in modern civilization.

Mar 23 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inside the world of 'preppers', the people who prepare for the collapse of civilization

This article explores the subculture of 'preppers' in the UK, highlighting their motivations and the misconceptions surrounding them.

Mar 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Moratti, appeal to Yes: "Battle for civilization. A liberal reform is needed for justice"

Letizia Moratti advocates for a liberal reform in Italy's justice system, emphasizing the separation of careers as essential for an independent judiciary.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Right without activists in the square in Milan to push for Yes on the referendum: 'A choice of civilization'

The right-wing coalition in Milan concludes the referendum campaign with a lackluster turnout and calls for a 'civilization choice'.

Mar 20 • 20:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The War is Not Against Muslim Countries, It is a Struggle of Ideology: Zaidi

Ashraf Zaidi, an expert on Iran, emphasizes that the ongoing conflict in the Gulf is not simply a battle involving Muslim nations but rather a civilizational and ideological struggle.

Mar 20 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pier Silvio: "Vote Yes, it is a matter of civilization. The stock market fluctuations do not concern us"

Pier Silvio Berlusconi expresses his strong support for a Yes vote in the upcoming justice referendum, emphasizing the importance of civilization and modernity over political reasons.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

A City Spread Over 200 KM... That Disappeared Overnight! The Mystery Has Not Been Solved Yet

The ancient civilization of Tartessos in southwestern Spain mysteriously vanished around 2500 years ago, leaving historians puzzled about its fate.

Mar 18 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Mysterious NASA photo appears to show 'pyramid the same size as Giza' on Mars

Recent NASA images suggest the existence of pyramid-like structures on Mars, igniting discussions about ancient civilizations on the planet.

Mar 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new study changes everything that was believed about the origin of the pyramids of Giza

A new study suggests that the Giza pyramids may be 12,000 years old and built by an advanced civilization predating dynastic Egypt.

Mar 17 • 22:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Departure of Syed Naqiib Al-Attas: A Pioneer of 'Islamization of Knowledge' and the Revival of Literature as the Essence of Civilization

Malaysian philosopher Syed Muhammad Naqiib Al-Attas passed away at the age of 94 in Kuala Lumpur, leaving a significant intellectual legacy in contemporary Islamic thought.

Mar 17 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REFORM ⟩ A squirrel will appear on the British pound

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill on banknotes with animals as a symbolic reflection of the perceived decline of Western civilization.

Mar 17 • 05:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I am left-wing and I vote Yes. Separation is an act of civilization

A prominent left-wing lawyer, Paola Ponte, reveals her support for a justice reform referendum despite pushback from her political allies.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Civilization Reform. With the drawing lots, the logic of division ends. The No? It’s ideological

Luca Zaia discusses the implications and democratic legitimacy of a proposed reform in Italy, asserting that opposing views are equally valid and emphasizing the importance of judicial independence.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

How our ancestors changed the course of human history by using mushrooms

Researchers reveal how ancient mushrooms provided sustenance, medicine, and social cohesion among early farmers, influencing the development of civilization.

Mar 15 • 08:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Children and Civilization / Disenchantment and Demographic Decline

The article discusses the implications of AI on wisdom and the ongoing demographic crisis in the West, highlighting the decline in birth rates among younger generations.

Mar 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US Historian: The Western Myth of the Free World Exists Only With Foreign Threat Support

US historian Peter Slezkine argues that the Western notion of a 'free world' is perpetuated solely by an externally constructed sense of danger.

Mar 14 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Severe Accusation: The USA and Israel are Destroying Ancient Cultural Heritage

The governor of Isfahan, Iran, has accused the USA and Israel of waging a 'war on civilization' due to damage inflicted on ancient cultural heritage from bombings across Iran.

Mar 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Prof. Bogdan Góralczyk: Why Xi Jinping is pushing for a meeting with Donald Trump

The article discusses China’s expected slowdown in economic growth and the ambitious yet vague goals set during a recent parliamentary session, reflecting the country's insular civilization and its strategic direction.

Mar 13 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They discover that a coin used for a bus trip is from an ancient civilization

In Leeds, England, a bronze coin used for a bus fare has been identified as being minted over 2000 years ago by an ancient civilization.

Mar 11 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Life Outside Civilization and Homeschooling Children: Visiting the Humphreys Family

The Humphreys family, originally from Brisbane, Australia, shares their experience of living off the grid in Latvia, adapting to local conditions, and homeschooling their children.

Mar 10 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

AI

Sigmund Freud's approach to war discusses the inherent aggressiveness of human nature and its relationship to civilization and cultural development.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Quote of the Day, by Jane Addams: "The greatest obstacle to civilization is poverty"

Jane Addams emphasizes that poverty is the most significant barrier to a civilized society, as it undermines education, health, security, and democratic participation.

Mar 9 • 10:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Göran Greider defends invasive plant species against humans

The article discusses Göran Greider's book that explores invasive plant species and critiques human civilization's impact on biodiversity.

Mar 8 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ofelia Hentschel Represents Us

The article discusses Ofelia Hentschel as a symbol of the egoism and frivolity of contemporary Western civilization, drawing on her experiences from a controversial vacation.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: "Civilization is an endless succession of victories over nature and disasters for humanity"

Mark Twain's quote encourages a re-evaluation of human progress and civilization's impact on nature and society.

Mar 7 • 22:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Possibility of Transformation of the New Humanism

The article discusses the need for a new synthesis of science, art, ethics, philosophy, and spirituality in response to the current crisis of meaning shaping human existence.

Mar 7 • 03:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Monogamy is not an 'invention' of Western civilization. Its spread is related to competition for inheritance

Recent research indicates that the prevalence of monogamous families is linked to competition over inheritance, particularly land, challenging the notion that it is a universal or ideal form of family.

Mar 6 • 10:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can Poland be an empire? Today we are in a deadly trap

The article discusses Poland's historical position regarding imperial aspirations, emphasizing its achievements in creating a unique civilization rather than pursuing imperialism.

Mar 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Landform, a new exhibition in Prague's Mánes, tells the story of the intertwining of civilization with the landscape

The article discusses a new exhibition in Prague that explores the relationship between civilization and landscape.

Mar 5 • 17:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Data centers in space: Elon Musk is right and here is the proof

Elon Musk is credited with pushing civilization forward through groundbreaking technologies and innovation in space exploration and energy.

Mar 4 • 11:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: Noted by DN readers on March 3

Readers of Dagens Nyheter express their views on the state of Sweden and the world, along with commentary on the newspaper's content from March 3.

Mar 3 • 17:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman builds her house by a lake in the middle of the jungle, lives isolated from civilization, and completes the work in just 120 days, without urban support, neighbors, or conventional infrastructure

A woman named Yen built her own house by a lake in the jungle in just 120 days, showcasing her dedication to a life of autonomy and simplicity.

Mar 3 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Signal Will Be Available Even Outside Civilization. Satellite Connection for Mobile Phones is Already Being Tested in Europe

European testing of satellite connections for mobile phones aims to bring service to areas beyond traditional network coverage.

Mar 2 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

She built a house on the edge of a lake in the middle of the jungle and lives away from civilization

Yen, also known as Free Footspes, has built a house in a remote jungle location, highlighting themes of self-sufficiency and connection with nature.

Mar 1 • 17:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Theologian bishop says AOC pushed culture aside in heated response to Marco Rubio speech

A Catholic bishop criticizes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for sidelining cultural discussions in her response to Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fantasmagorias of Hatred

In his speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a recurring ideological theme of the American government, suggesting that both Europe and America inherit a superior Western civilization currently under threat.

Mar 1 • 07:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Once again with the idea of "the decline of the West"

The philosophical notion of the decline of the West, popularized by Oswald Spengler, is revisited in current discussions about Western civilization's challenges and perceived decay.

Feb 27 • 15:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia council dismisses monarch’s inferiority claims

The Arochukwu Traditional Council of Abia State asserts that the involvement of Eze Eberechukwu Oji in the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council does not imply inferiority or subjugation of the Aro throne.

Feb 26 • 00:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed the curious practice that the Mayans carried out with dogs

A recent study by researchers from the University of Calgary uncovered significant insights into the role and exchange of dogs in Maya civilization.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cynic, Provocateur, or Prophet of Western Civilization? The Writer Houellebecq Celebrates His 70th Birthday

French writer Michel Houellebecq, celebrated for his controversial views on Western civilization, turns 70 and continues to polarize opinions as both a cynic and a profound observer.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

CT scans reveal 'deadly' rituals in Inca civilization

A recent study using CT scans has uncovered intricate details about the Inca child sacrifice rituals known as 'capacocha' that occurred five centuries ago.

Feb 25 • 08:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Chairman of the KBS on the 4th Anniversary of the War in Ukraine / Acts of Compassion and Material Assistance – Especially in This Freezing Period – Should Be a Concrete Expression of the Civilization of Love

Bishop Bernard Bober emphasized the importance of compassion and material aid during the 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine, advocating for Europe's return to foundational values for peace.

Feb 24 • 17:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Archaeological Turn: A Study Explains What Could Have Destroyed the Mayans

A recent study suggests that environmental factors may have played a significant role in the collapse of the ancient Maya civilization around 1200 years ago.

Feb 23 • 20:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bird Droppings Reveal the Secret of the Flourishing Chincha Kingdom in Peru

A recent study reveals that seabird droppings, known as guano, significantly contributed to the economic and political power of the ancient Chincha civilization in Peru before the rise of the Inca Empire.

Feb 23 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Are We Sick with Nostalgia?

The article explores the concept of nostalgia, suggesting that the longing for an idealized past may arise from feelings of stagnation in the present, yet acknowledges that nostalgia isn't inherently negative.

Feb 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Archaeological excavations reveal 7,000 years of civilization beneath the Norman lands

Archaeological excavations in Écouché-les-Vallées, Normandy, have uncovered evidence of ancient human habitation dating back 7,000 years, including Neolithic dwellings and a Bronze Age royal tomb.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher rips Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and leftist ‘kids’ over attacks on Western civilization

Bill Maher criticized younger generations and pop stars for their views on Western civilization during his show.

Feb 21 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Rubio: the thinking of the U.S.

Marco Rubio comments on the significance of U.S. values and interests in the context of global order.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Strindberg is tired of the eternal positioning of Stockholm men

August Strindberg expresses a desire for solitude while criticizing the rigid masculinity in contemporary society.

Feb 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Professor Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz: We are not doomed to civilization diseases

Professor Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz discusses civilization diseases such as diabetes and obesity, emphasizing their connection to modern lifestyle factors.

Feb 18 • 13:39 UTC

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