23-F, materials for history
The article discusses the importance of historical document declassification in Spain, emphasizing the need for context and analysis to reconstruct past events.
Iran is not Venezuela, warns historian Guerrero / The regime can be rational and aware of its vulnerability. It should be addressed not only regarding its nuclear program
Historian Javier Gil Guerrero emphasizes that while Iran is an authoritarian regime, it has complex institutional structures that show a certain degree of rationality regarding its vulnerability.
Archaeologist examines whether the mysterious mound in England hides the grave of Ivar the Boneless
An archaeologist proposes that a mound in Cumbria, England, may be the burial site of the Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, based on historical texts and terrain analysis.
Movement in the Stock Markets: How Bad Is It Really for the Exchange?
The article discusses the current fluctuations in stock markets, comparing them to historical patterns observed in 2000, as analyzed by Deutsche Bank Research.
Statistics nerds back to the past?
The article discusses a resurgence in interest among statisticians in historical data analysis.
Is Hitler the new moral reference?: this is the provocative thesis of historian Alec Ryrie
Historian Alec Ryrie discusses his new book 'The Age of Hitler', exploring how Hitler became a symbol of absolute evil and the implications of shifting moral references over time.
The First Communists of the Estonian SSR Dismantled Semper's Power Position
Historian Tõnu-Andres Tannberg discusses how Johannes Semper, a key organizer of the June coup in 1940, became a target of the very regime he helped establish.
Kenneth Maxwell connects US Independence to the Inconfidência Mineira in new book
Kenneth Maxwell's new book explores how the American Independence served as a model for various movements across the Atlantic and the Americas, linking it to the Inconfidência Mineira.
Leandro Narloch questioned history when reading about 'sinhá preta'
Journalist Leandro Narloch critiques the portrayal of 'sinhá preta', a historical figure who gained freedom and wealth in 19th-century Brazil, through his analysis of Antonio Risério's book.
What are the implications of PM Modi's 97-minute speech in the Rajya Sabha? Here’s the analysis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a significant 97-minute speech in the Rajya Sabha, addressing historical events and laying the foundation for the future, while also sending a stern message to the opposition.
Six Graphs to Understand the Geopolitical Crisis
The article presents six graphs that help to understand the geopolitical crisis, referencing Kenneth Pomeranz's critique of Eurocentric narratives about capitalist development.
Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson gives early analysis for 2028 US team
Shawn Johnson assesses the prospects of the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team, discussing the potential absence of Simone Biles and the team's historical dominance in the sport.
Analyst: The US focus is not just on Venezuela, it is much bigger on another country
Security analyst Vlatko Cvrtila discusses the US attack on Venezuela and its implications related to Greenland, emphasizing historical parallels to similar operations.
The Strange Death of Charles XII of Sweden. Was it a Perfect Crime?
The article explores the complex personality of Charles XII, a notable military and political leader during the Great Northern War, and examines the circumstances surrounding his mysterious death.