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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is a 26-year-old Canadian receiving testimony from the son of a former director of the North Korean People's Revolutionary Party every month? [Hello Truth and Reconciliation Committee (Part 13)]

A Canadian researcher, Jack Greenberg, deeply engaged in studying South Korea's historical reconciliation and issues related to civilian massacres, shares insights from his extensive research and interactions with various stakeholders in the country.

Mar 22 • 22:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjić: Tuđman studied war victims and revealed the myth of 'genocidal Croats' (IX.)

Historian Tomislav Jonjić discusses Franjo Tuđman's long-standing focus on WWII victims and the political motivations behind his research.

Mar 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

USP helps correct historical data on head and neck cancer and paves the way for new treatments

A study involving researchers from USP reveals that rare and severe variants of squamous cell carcinoma are less common than previously thought, impacting treatment strategies.

Mar 22 • 13:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The expert council established by the Seimas claims it cannot communicate with the leadership of the Genocide Center

The newly established expert council by Lithuania's Parliament expresses challenges in communication with the Genocide Center's leadership regarding research directions and operational strategies.

Mar 22 • 09:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Armor Discovered at the Site of the Baekje Royal Palace, Similar to Artifacts from Asuka Temple; Could it Support the Nihon Shoki?

Research indicates that armor found at the Baekje royal palace site closely resembles that discovered at Asuka Temple, potentially validating historical claims in the Nihon Shoki.

Mar 22 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Institute in SP closes research area after catching book thief Laéssio Rodrigues

The Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo has suspended research access after notorious book thief Laéssio Rodrigues was recognized during an attempted theft.

Mar 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The theory that claims William Shakespeare was not such a bad husband as believed

New research challenges the historical view of William Shakespeare as an absent and uncaring husband to Anne Hathaway.

Mar 18 • 22:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New discovery changes Earth's history. "80% of species went extinct"

A recent discovery suggests that nearly 80% of life on Earth went extinct around 550 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of historical biotic crises.

Mar 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Who is Lyndal Roper? This is why she is receiving the Holberg Prize.

Australian scholar Lyndal Roper has been awarded the Holberg Prize for her innovative research on understanding historical perspectives on human experiences.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In Search of a Grandmother: Dignity in a Lesson of European Anatomy

Lea Ypi's new book, 'Indignity', combines research, essay, and novel elements to explore the complexities of identity and historical memory through the lens of a woman's image from 1941.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Between Family Albums and Public Archives: Learn How 'The Secret Agent' Recreated 1970s Fashion in Almost 3,000 Pieces in the Film

The costume design for 'The Secret Agent' is a standout feature as it competes in four Oscar categories, highlighting the historical fashion of 1970s Recife through extensive research and collaboration.

Mar 13 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Application deadline runs: District of Starnberg awards cultural prizes

The Starnberg district is accepting applications for its cultural prizes until April 30, highlighting fields such as monument preservation, traditional customs, and historical research.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic finding: new genetic evidence reveals a terrible secret hidden for 4 centuries in Virginia, United States

A new genetic discovery in Jamestown, Virginia, reveals significant historical insights about colonial life, especially during the famine of 1609 to 1610.

Mar 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Story of Sarnath's Discovery Has Changed... It Was Not the British, But a Varanasi Native Who Brought History to the World

A new research reveals that Babu Jagat Singh was the first to unearth the historical significance of Sarnath, not British officials as previously believed.

Mar 10 • 05:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Aivars Stranga Recognized as Historian of the Year

Aivars Stranga has been named "Historian of the Year 2025" by the History Research and Promotion Association for his significant contributions to Latvia's historical scholarship.

Mar 9 • 19:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ilia: New archaeological findings from the excavation research at Kledi Samikou

Excavation research in Ilia, led by Greek and Austrian archaeologists, has uncovered significant new findings about a temple from the 6th century BC located in Kledi Samikou.

Mar 7 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New technology reveals the secrets of sculptures

A research team from the University of Oslo is investigating historical sculptures using scientific methods to uncover their condition and history.

Mar 6 • 13:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Between the Vow of Mary and Cambridge Research: Fasting as the Oldest Biotechnological Therapy for Healing

The article discusses the historical and scientific significance of fasting, highlighting its potential health benefits and various forms beyond just religious practices.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Middle Class under Hitler: They Got Used to Mass Murder

This article explores the dark history of a German family's involvement with the Nazi regime, particularly through the eyes of Christina Strunck, who investigated her family's past and their acceptance of atrocities during Hitler's rule.

Mar 4 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: Macinka Learned New Information About a Colleague from Period Press

The article discusses insights gained by Macinka regarding a colleague from historical media.

Mar 3 • 20:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Historian Veli Pekka Toropainen Does Not Give Power to Artificial Intelligence, but Still Checks Everything from Original Sources

Historian Veli Pekka Toropainen emphasizes the importance of original sources in historical research, despite the increasing use of artificial intelligence tools in the field.

Mar 2 • 11:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Researchers Enter and Observe the Tomb of Emperor Shomu - Part of Matsunaga Hisahide's Castle from the Sengoku Period

Researchers from various academic associations were granted permission to enter and observe the Tomb of Emperor Shomu, marking the first such access since 2008.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Protest by NSUI at Gujarat University

Students vandalized an academic research exhibition at Gujarat University where historical documents related to notable leaders were displayed.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Mathematics and Democracy [A Commentary by Kim Min-hyung]

The article explores the relationship between mathematics and democracy, highlighting the significance of proofs in mathematical research and their historical evolution.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Forest Management: Fewer Trees Bring More Wood

The article discusses the relationship between tree density and wood yield in forest management amid climate change, emphasizing sustainable practices and historical research in Bavaria.

Feb 25 • 09:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Researchers find surprising connection about disease in the Middle Ages

Researchers have discovered unexpected links regarding disease patterns during the Middle Ages, shedding light on historical health crises.

Feb 25 • 07:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Grave with swastika draws attention in cemetery where Cora Coralina is buried and is the subject of research in Goiás

A grave featuring a swastika in a cemetery in Goiás, Brazil, has sparked interest due to its historical implications and ongoing research.

Feb 23 • 13:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We Are Not Hippies. Psychedelics Are Sacred to Me; I See Huge Technology in Them, Says Psychologist

The article discusses the historical and current use of psychedelics in psychiatric practice in Czechia, highlighting the work of notable figures and recent legal changes concerning their medical use.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical finding: researchers reveal that the Star of the Magi actually existed and was recorded in an ancient Chinese text

A study indicates that the Star of the Magi, traditionally considered mythical, may have been a real comet observed and recorded in ancient Chinese texts.

Feb 19 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Historian Mart Kuldkepp awarded the Jaan Kross Prize

Historian Mart Kuldkepp received the Jaan Kross Prize for his book on Estonia's national development.

Feb 19 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pew Research: What Makes Greeks Feel Nationally Proud

A Pew Research Center study reveals that Greeks take pride primarily in their historical heritage, more than any other nationality sampled.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Documents reveal the history of the most popular frevo of the Pernambuco Carnival

A new research study uncovers historical discrepancies regarding the authorship of the popular frevo 'Marcha Número 1 do Vassourinhas' during the Pernambuco Carnival.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA on El. Glykatzi-Arveler: A Significant Personality in Historical Research and University Life with International Prestige

SYRIZA expresses its sorrow over the loss of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, a prominent figure in historical research and academia.

Feb 16 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 15 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Gold Train near Książ Castle? The Expert has no doubts

Experts claim they are on the verge of significant discoveries about the legendary Gold Train, particularly focusing on a mysterious tunnel believed to be underground near Książ Castle.

Feb 14 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What happened after the Treaty of Lausanne? The rare documents of the National Bank answer

The article discusses significant anniversaries related to historical events in Greece, focusing on the lasting impact of the Treaty of Lausanne and other events, while highlighting research and insights provided by documents from the National Bank.

Feb 14 • 13:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on February 14

The Hankyoreh newspaper reports on various local events, including a discussion on distorted historical narratives, recognition of an award for consumer finance protection, an art competition, and a significant donation to a research institute.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dr. sc. Harris: Communists built their state on the bodies that today lie in mass graves

Dr. Harris discusses a new scientific publication uncovering mass graves of Croatian prisoners and civilians executed after World War II in Slovenia.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Now they open the coffin of the Swedish queen to clarify whether the myths speak the truth

The coffin of Queen Karin of Sweden is reopened in Turku, Finland, as part of a research project to examine her remains and assess historical accounts.

Feb 11 • 05:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Swedish Queen is DNA-tested – after 400 years in Finnish grave

The remains of Karin MÃ¥nsdotter, the only Swedish queen buried in Finland, are being exhumed for DNA testing after 400 years.

Feb 10 • 18:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Arms Industry: "We Can No Longer Afford National Sovereignty in Defense"

The article discusses the historical development of military research leading to the invention of the microwave and its implications for national defense.

Feb 9 • 16:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province Discovers 1,094 'Hidden Independence Heroes'

Gyeonggi Province has identified 1,094 previously unrecognized independence heroes to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Korea.

Feb 9 • 03:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Destination Space with Michal Novota / Apollo 13: A Moon Mission Where Astronauts Had Luck in Misfortune

A discussion between Michal Novota and Lukas Krivošík about the latest news and historical insights related to space research.

Feb 8 • 07:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Perfume of the Mummy: Researchers Document Ancient Civilizations' Scents Through 'Smelling' History

Researchers are exploring ancient scents through historical texts and artifacts, reviving the significance of smell in understanding past civilizations.

Feb 8 • 04:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Research reveals that the residents of Mesa Mani form a unique genetic 'island' in Europe

A new genetic study shows that the residents of Mesa Mani represent a unique genetic 'island' in Europe, highlighting the area's rich historical and geographical significance.

Feb 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Lucid dreaming is neither sleep nor wakefulness: it is a new state of consciousness, according to scientists

Recent scientific research explains lucid dreaming, a phenomenon experienced by nearly half of the global population, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

Feb 3 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Brooke Newman, historian: "The British monarchy benefited from slavery for centuries and it is necessary to acknowledge this"

Historian Brooke Newman discusses the British monarchy's historical connections to slavery, highlighted in her new book 'The Crown’s Silence', which emphasizes the need for acknowledgment of royal involvement in the slave trade.

Feb 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gaining Peace from the Laboratory

The article discusses the controversial introduction of defense-related R&D in Spanish universities, referencing historical contributions of science in warfare.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Reading in the Starnberg City Library: Unveiling Secrets from History

Harald Eggebrecht and author Josef Scheppach will read from their book in the Starnberg City Library, providing insights into their research on historical mysteries and misconceptions.

Jan 13 • 15:36 UTC

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