Women without veils and in miniskirts: what Iran was like before the Islamic Revolution and why the idea of a 'liberal monarchy' is contested
The former prince of Iran's monarchy expresses willingness to lead a transition in Iran nearly fifty years after the Islamic Revolution, though experts doubt its feasibility, highlighting the stark contrast in women's rights then and now.
Any comparison of the US-Iran conflict to the Russia-Ukraine war is ignorant
The article argues that comparing the US-Iran conflict to the Russia-Ukraine war is misguided and lacks understanding of the historical context and implications.
From Coves to Clicks: How Terrorism is Changing
The article discusses the changing nature of terrorism, particularly focusing on the risks associated with extreme Islamism and its societal perception in Italy.
Kremlin silent on the number 1418: the Russian invasion of Ukraine lasts longer than the war with Hitler (+ comparison in graphs)
The article discusses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has surpassed the historical duration of the Great Patriotic War, a fact the Kremlin is reluctant to acknowledge.
Trump and the Emperors of Rome: Nero? Rather Augustus!
The article discusses the historical comparisons between Donald Trump and various Roman emperors, ultimately suggesting that the most flattering comparison is to Augustus rather than Nero.
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The article reflects on a historical comparison with mythology, mentioning how Zeus abducted figures in ancient tales, contrasting it with a current figure who did not abduct someone.