Valencia Basket, favorite for the first time in the Cup, against the myth of the host and the tyranny of the giants
Valencia Basket is the first-time favorite in the Copa del Rey, aiming to challenge historical hosts and major teams in this prestigious tournament.
Warsaw furious over Ukrainian official calling Volhynia Massacre ‘a myth’
Poland expresses outrage after a Ukrainian official labeled the Volhynia Massacre a myth, sparking tensions between the two nations.
Jonjić: Tuđman's Vision of Croatia Against Krleža's Yugoslav Myth (III)
Historian and politician Tomislav Jonjić discusses the creation and maintenance of the myth of Croatian identity by Franjo Tuđman, amidst the backdrop of historical reconciliation.
The Eternal False Myth of Peaceful Demonstrations
The article critiques the notion that peaceful protests are undisturbed by violence, highlighting historical patterns of disruption by extremist groups.
From Myth to Document... Did Mahadev Come to Provide Literacy to the Tamils?
The article explores the belief among Tamils that the origins of their language, Tamil, are linked to mythological figures such as Lord Shiva and historical gatherings like the Sangam, contrasting this with modern studies that view Tamil as a mature and self-sufficient language.
Conversation with Birgit Aschmann: The German Love for Nature – Just a Myth?
Historian Birgit Aschmann discusses the German reverence for nature, contrasting it with the historical context of nature's portrayal and manipulation in the 19th century.
Ivica Granić: The Disintegration of Europe, a Myth or an Inevitable Reality in the Year of Final Collapse
The article discusses Europe's historical turbulence and its current existential crisis, including conversations regarding the potential disintegration of the European Union and broader geopolitical ramifications.
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.
For a Face Without Aging: The Myth of the Elixir of Gold That Killed the Nobles of Europe
The article explores humanity's historical obsession with combating aging and the mythical search for the 'Elixir of Life' from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, questioning the validity of ancient recipes claiming to achieve this.
Eating tapeworm eggs to lose weight or the terrifying Victorian myth whose goal is still alive today
The article explores the disturbing historical practice of consuming tapeworm eggs for weight loss, comparing it to modern trends like Ozempic.
The Loch Ness Monster and its ‘capture’ in 1974
The article explores the enduring fascination with Loch Ness Monster, from the 6th century to the famous 1974 photograph that reignited interest in this elusive legend.