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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

I want to fulfill the responsibility I couldn't write about: Seeking the suppressed sexual violence during repatriation

This article explores the historical accounts of sexual violence inflicted on women by Soviet soldiers during the repatriation of Japanese settlers from Manchuria after World War II.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Visit to the Atomic Bunker: Back in the Cold War

A visit to a Prague museum reveals chilling connections to the Cold War amid current geopolitical tensions from Russian imperialism.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Latest Developments in the War: Largest Israeli Airstrike and Iranian Hypersonic Missile with American Drone Strikes

The conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran escalates, marked by significant military actions including the largest Israeli airstrike in history.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

34-year-old Finnish-heritage war hero promoted to general

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promoted Denys Prokopenko to the rank of brigadier general, making him one of the youngest generals in Ukraine's history.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

How many times have war occurred between the US-Israel and Iran... Who won each time?

The article discusses the history of military engagements between the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting several confrontations over the years, primarily air and drone strikes.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Sarajevo 30 years later

The article reflects on the lingering impact of the Bosnian War in Sarajevo, highlighting the tragic loss of civilian lives and the complex historical context surrounding the conflict.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Podcast 'Stop History': Huta Pieniacka. 'All these people were killed'

The article discusses the massacre of Polish residents in Huta Pieniacka by Ukrainian police forces during World War II.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I

The podcast discusses the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I, which lasted from February 21 to December 18, 1916.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ludvik Ocenasek: Czech Rocket Pioneer Stopped by History

Czech rocket pioneer Ludvik Ocenasek's contributions were ultimately hindered by historical events.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A speech that stunned the world

Historian Jacob Mikanowski argues that Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party in 1956 was the most important speech of the 20th century.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Destructive Siege of Sarajevo Lasted 1425 Days, Ending on February 29, 1996

A Milan prosecutor has launched an investigation into an eighty-year-old Italian accused of paying to kill innocent civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo for enjoyment.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Even in the Shadow of War, the Shine Has Not Diminished; These 5 Cities of Afghanistan Are the Pride of the Country

Despite ongoing conflicts, Afghanistan's rich history and hospitality offer a glimpse into its stunning locales and cultural significance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Podcast "Stop History": Escapes of Poles from the 'Communist Paradise'

The article discusses the dangers faced by Poles escaping from communist Poland to Czechoslovakia during the Cold War.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES UKRAINE โŸฉ The Russian army's attempt to attack Kharkiv with special forces at the beginning of the war failed

Russia's early attempt to establish a foothold in Kharkiv with special forces failed in February 2022.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Carpathian: The Tale of a Soldierโ€“Wanderer. From War to War

The article reflects on the life and experiences of Edmund Krรณl, a soldier who fought during World War II and documented his journey from Poland to the West and back.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

We Stand Before the Danger of a War Like Our Grandparents Experienced, Warned Sikorski

Sikorski has warned that we are facing a danger of war reminiscent of what our grandparents experienced.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Flying Objects of Aliens Turned Out to Be a Secret Soviet Weapon

The article discusses a 1967 incident in the Soviet Union where what many believed to be UFOs were in fact secret military vehicles.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Do you know how the artist Jฤzeps Grosvaldsโ€™ โ€œPersian Scenesโ€ came to be during the war march?

The article discusses how artist Jฤzeps Grosvalds created his work โ€œPersian Scenesโ€ while navigating the challenges and circumstances of the war in Europe.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The 'Crying Tower' that mourns the war dead of the Kamakura Shogunate's demise; Kamakura City has cut down surrounding trees, leaving it bare

Kamakura City has cut down approximately 520 trees surrounding the 'Crying Tower,' a memorial for those who died in the battle leading to the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, in preparation for a new city hall.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Operation Cibeles, a restoration for history: "It is going to be unrecognizable"

The Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, a symbol of the Spanish Civil War, is undergoing a significant restoration after a turbulent history filled with destruction and renovation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When Did Argentina Lose the Train of History?

The article examines Argentina's economic decline, attributing it to historical foreign policy decisions during World War II and contrasting it with Brazil's economic performance linked to its wartime contributions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Life & Tech

From forbidden gay love to kinky queer romance: The latest film releases

A film critic discusses recent film releases, particularly focusing on 'The History of Sound,' a love story set during World War I that has drawn comparisons to 'Brokeback Mountain.'

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

FINAL DECISION: The remains of the creator of the Estonian state will remain unexhumed

The Estonian War Museum's plan to excavate the remains of Jรผri Vilms, a key figure in Estonia's history, has been halted following an agreement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Moscow-Pci Pact: Stealing for the Party

The article discusses the historical context and implications of the Italian Communist Party's (Pci) corrupt practices during the Cold War era, as defended by prominent figures on television.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Military historian: 'Modern special forces trace their origins to post-war partisans'

Giedrius Petkeviฤius discusses the origins and reputation of Lithuania's special operations forces in an interview about his book.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY โŸฉ De facto cessation of Estonia's independence

This article discusses the historical event of Estonia's de facto loss of independence on February 25, 1918, when German military forces took control of Tallinn just one day after Estonia declared independence.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Voltaire's Theory on Wars in Europe Still Applies to Ukraine

The article discusses the long-standing history of conflict in Ukraine, asserting that the war is deeply rooted in events dating back to 2014, particularly the annexation of Crimea.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

US Tariffs: What History Tells Us About Trump's Trade War

The article explores the historical impact of tariffs in relation to Trump's trade policies, suggesting that they often do not achieve their intended economic outcomes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Development of the Fighting (Day 1461): It Was Supposed to Be a Lightning War. The Russian Army Is Advancing at the Slowest Pace in Modern History

The article discusses the slow advancement of the Russian army during the ongoing conflict, contrasting it with historical battles and highlighting significant losses and events from the war.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Development of the battles (Day 1461): It was supposed to be a quick war, but the Russians are advancing the slowest in modern history today

The article discusses the slow progress of Russian forces on various frontlines compared to battles of the 20th century, highlighting notable statistics and events from the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Menelaos Charalampidis: Kaisariani, the Minor Asiatics, and the History That Still Concerns Us

Menelaos Charalampidis explores historical sites in Athens related to the Occupation and the Civil War, emphasizing the personal connections to this significant period of Greek history.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Jazz from Its Origins to the Present Day: A Journey Through Decades of Musical Improvisation

The article explores the history and evolution of Ukrainian jazz from the 1920s to the present day, highlighting its resilience amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Auction in Turin: Unknown Mussolini Notes on Meetings with Hitler Discovered

Previously unknown handwritten notes by Benito Mussolini regarding a meeting with Adolf Hitler in 1944 have been found in Italy, deemed to hold significant historical importance.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The German Chancellor said that World War II lasted four years. Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration: Unfortunate

Friedrich Merz's comments about the duration of World War II and the Russia-Ukraine war have sparked criticism regarding historical accuracy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

How the 200 of Kaisariani are overturning the memory of the Resistance โ€“ Historians explain

Photographs of the execution of 200 fighters in Kaisariani deeply moved the Greek public and highlighted the role of photographic documentation in understanding modern Greek history.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iwo Jima and the Symbols of Power

The article discusses the historical significance of Iwo Jima, its local history, and the intense battles fought there during World War II.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

History quiz: A tense Oval Office meeting and an iconic war photo

The article presents a history quiz focusing on significant events, including a tense Oval Office meeting and an iconic war photograph.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonia and Latvia's Military History Clubs Reenacted the Battle of the War of Independence

Estonia and Latvia's military history clubs reenacted a battle from the War of Independence in preparation for Estonia's Independence Day, featuring horses in the demonstration for the first time.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Ukraine versus Russia: the roots of a four-year war

The article discusses the longstanding conflict between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing the historical and political roots that have led to the current situation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Mussolini was injured by a mortar shell, he barely survived

The article recounts a historical incident where Benito Mussolini was injured by a mortar shell during World War I on February 22, 1917.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war

The article discusses the historical event known as 'If Day,' when Canada staged a mock German invasion during World War II to boost morale and support for the war effort.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Winter Olympics venues abandoned and left to rot 40 years on including war execution site

Decades after the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, former venues lie in ruins, overshadowed by the city's turbulent history, including the Bosnian War.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

An Exciting and Adventurous Collection of Articles from Our Recent History

The article discusses Peep Pillak's contributions to Estonian historical literature through his engaging narratives about archaeological expeditions related to prominent historical figures.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

From Humanity's Time โŸฉ Mari-Ann Kelam. The Lighter of the Republic's Liberty

Mari-Ann Kelam shares her experiences and reflections on the importance of freedom for Estonia and her family's journey from the country during the war.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Moscow Gulag Museum will be transformed into a museum dedicated to Nazi crimes

The Moscow Gulag Museum will be repurposed to focus on Nazi crimes during World War II, commemorating victims of genocides committed by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet regime.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Gulag Museum in Moscow replaced by an exhibition on 'Nazi crimes'

The Moscow Gulag Museum will be permanently closed and replaced with a new exhibition focusing on Nazi crimes during World War II, as announced by the city's mayor.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia transforms the Gulag History Museum into a museum for the atrocities committed by the Nazis

Russia is converting the Gulag History Museum into a memorial dedicated to the Nazi crimes committed in the Soviet Union during World War II.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Gulag Museum in Moscow to be transformed into museum dedicated to Nazi crimes

The Gulag History Museum in Moscow will be renovated to focus on the victims of Soviet genocide and the various stages of Nazi war crimes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Publishing House "Briedis" at the Vilnius Book Fair: History, Geopolitics, and Books for the Whole Family

The article discusses the highlighted book by German historian Sรถnke Neitzel, relating to the Bundeswehr's changes after World War II and its implications for NATO's eastern flank.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:03 UTC

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