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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Swords of the Great Captain

The article discusses the political controversy surrounding the sword of José de San Martín, which is under the custody of the Granaderos, highlighting its historical significance and the renewed debates concerning liberal and revisionist perspectives.

Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Meeting of the Ruling Coalition Regarding Dabro: Penava Says It Was Naughtiness; Boška Ban Has Arrived

A coalition meeting is underway in Croatia amid controversy regarding a party member's video praising a historical figure associated with the Ustaše regime.

Feb 25 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trumpists picked the wrong fight with Bad Bunny

The article discusses a controversy involving Trump supporters and Bad Bunny, emphasizing the historical context of the name 'America.'

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Antiques auction selling neck shackles accused of ‘profiting from slavery’

An antiques auction in Scotland selling neck shackles associated with the enslavement of African people has sparked controversy over the ethics of profiting from such historical items.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kris Kärner, whether polite or not, fulfills a historical mission

Kris Kärner's controversial statements have generated significant public discussion without impacting his political career, raising questions about this phenomenon.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The British Museum Erases 'Palestine' and Sparks Shock and Protests

The British Museum has sparked controversy by removing the name "Palestine" from descriptions in its exhibit on the ancient Near East, following pressure from a pro-Israel legal group.

Feb 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is there a controversy over Tipu Sultan in Maharashtra?

The article discusses the ongoing debate and controversy surrounding the historical figure of Tipu Sultan in Maharashtra, India.

Feb 16 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: Unknown Photos from the Execution of Resistance Fighters on May Day 1944 Shock

Unknown photographs from the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters in Kaisariani, revealed through an online auction, have stirred significant historical interest and controversy.

Feb 15 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

T-shirts of Hitler's Olympics Sold in Fan Store

The official merchandise store for the Olympics is selling t-shirts featuring a poster from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, igniting controversy due to its historical associations with Nazi propaganda.

Feb 13 • 05:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

T-Shirts for the 1936 Olympics: The NS Games Sell Well for the IOC

The IOC is successfully marketing T-shirts featuring the controversial 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany, leading to significant sales despite historical implications.

Feb 12 • 15:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] The Supreme Court affirms that '5.18 was a riot' and that former President Chun Doo-hwan's memoir contains false facts... compensation of 70 million won is confirmed

The South Korean Supreme Court has confirmed a ruling that former President Chun Doo-hwan is liable for 70 million won in damages due to false statements about the Gwangju Uprising in his memoir.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Writing Between Algorithms and Ghosts

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in writing and the historical double standards regarding authorship.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The star writer who angers journalists and questions how we tell history: "Europeans decided it was lawful to explore the world and loot it"

Ta-Nehisi Coates critiques historical narratives and the treatment of African Americans, sparking controversy among journalists.

Feb 11 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They intervened a figure of San Martín in San Lorenzo after the controversy over the corvo saber

An artist painted a blue tear on a statue of General San Martín in San Lorenzo, igniting discussions after the historical saber's relocation.

Feb 9 • 15:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Forbidden Coffee: 4 Times Coffee Beans Infuriated Rulers

The article explores historical instances where coffee sparked controversy and regulatory backlash across different cultures and eras.

Feb 9 • 09:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Intense Controversy Surrounding Curriculum Revisions in Palestine and Ministry Clarification

The introduction of significant revisions to Palestinian curricula has sparked widespread outrage and debate over alleged changes that remove national contents and alter historical perspectives.

Feb 8 • 06:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei sought to close the controversy over the transfer of San Martín's curved saber: 'It is an act of historical justice'

Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed the controversy surrounding the transfer of General San Martín's curved saber, declaring it an act of historical justice during a commemorative event.

Feb 7 • 23:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We took away the saber that Cristina gave you": the war cry of Milei's supporters against the former director of the Historical Museum amidst the controversy over San Martín

Supporters of Javier Milei confronted the former director of the National Historical Museum over a saber associated with General San Martín, igniting tensions around heritage ownership.

Feb 7 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Envoy of cruelty

The article discusses Donald Trump's plan to erect a life-sized statue of Christopher Columbus, reflecting on the conflicted feelings around celebrating historical figures with controversial legacies.

Feb 6 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

To Vima Today: Why Is There Continued Outrage Over 'Kapodistrias'?

Journalist Yiannis Zoumboulakis discusses the ongoing debate regarding the film 'Kapodistrias' by Yiannis Samargdhs, focusing on its historical accuracy, box office success, and the varied opinions from audiences and critics.

Feb 6 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Replacement of yellow bulbs with white light generates controversy in the City of Goiás

A lighting change in the City of Goiás is controversial among residents as the city hall replaces yellow streetlights with white ones, claiming technical and financial reasons, despite public criticism regarding the impact on the town's historical architecture.

Feb 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Von Däniken's Legacy: How Stupidity Is Sold with Authority

Swiss author Erich von Däniken, who passed away at 90, leaves behind a controversial legacy of promoting pseudoarchaeology and historical claims while having a troubled past marked by criminal behavior.

Jan 16 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Finding the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci? A fantasy with much publicity and serious scientific objections

An international team of researchers has claimed to recover human DNA from historical objects, including a controversial drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sparking debate over the legitimacy of their findings.

Jan 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

An Unpleasant Book that Dismantles the Myth of the Handžar Division and the Innocence of Bosniaks

The book by prominent political scientist Mirjana Kasapović challenges established historical narratives about the Handžar Division and Bosniaks during World War II, stirring controversy among those associated with the topic.

Jan 10 • 14:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nikole Hannah-Jones praises a cop-killer and rewrites history in the New York Times

Nikole Hannah-Jones, a writer for the New York Times and professor at Howard University, continues to stir controversy with her revisionist historical claims, especially her recent praise of an individual known for killing police officers, which reflects her rejection of journalistic objectivity.

Jan 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Pyramid of Water Architecture' in Egypt Sparks Controversy.. What is the Truth Behind the 'Watershed Wall'?

A historical wall in Cairo is at the center of social media debates over alleged demolition and damage during alleged cleaning and restoration efforts, which the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied.

Jan 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Governor

The article discusses the polarizing figure of Governor Kapodistrias in Greece, highlighting the controversy over his legacy, particularly among far-right groups, while reflecting on historical grievances.

Dec 31 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

December 31st, the celebration with seven hundred years of history that irritates the far-right and divides the people of Mallorca

The article discusses the cultural significance and controversy surrounding the December 31st celebration in Mallorca, which has historical roots and currently faces opposition from far-right groups.

Dec 30 • 20:21 UTC

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