For centuries, Eastern Europe has shown more interest and admiration for the West than the reverse, writes historian Lien Verpoest in the pages of “Standaard,” in Brussels. She argues that the EU would do well to abandon its hostile attitude…
In 1961, “Uncle Sam” was officially recognized by the Senate as an embodiment of the United States. He is attributed with various qualities: aware of his duties, he is also impartial, rational, determined, and humorous. Just like Americans, some say.…
On November 1st, Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France’s responsibility in the assassination of Larbi Ben M’hidi, one of the founders of the National Liberation Front (FLN). This “gesture,” which “Tout sur l’Algérie” considers to be “an instrumentalization of memory for the…
10th-11th Century – Norway. How Olaf, enslaved at the age of 3, ultimately became a powerful monarch who converted his people to Christianity and traveled throughout Europe, as recounted by the German newspaper “Die Welt.” Olaf Tryggvason was a typical…
Throughout almost its entire existence, our species roamed the planet, living off hunting and gathering in small groups, moving to new areas with favorable climates, and leaving when conditions became unbearable. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors harnessed…
During the establishment of national rule in Iraq, with the appointment of Prince Faisal bin Hussein (May 20, 1883 – September 8, 1933) as King of Iraq on August 23, 1921, a noticeable pattern of national mobilization emerged. This movement…
On August 20, 2024, the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) adopted a historic law, law number #8371, aimed at regulating and subsequently banning the activities of religious organizations linked to Russia. This decision marks a new phase in diminishing Russian influence…
Colonial powers (primarily Britain, France, Belgium, and Germany) portrayed their goal as the dissemination of civilization and progress to “underdeveloped” regions of the world, including Africa. However, evidence and facts demonstrated the opposite; the economic factor emerged as the main…
One is truly astonished when observing the relatively small population of Europe in the second half of the 19th century, juxtaposed with their remarkable ability to colonize numerous countries and peoples. For instance, the small landmass and population of Britain…
The book at hand embarks on a venture filled with dangers, as its title plunges us into events and characters that have passed a century of time, specifically the period leading up to, during, and following World War I. As…
In recent decades, China experienced a remarkable rise that led some observers to believe its ascendance to the world stage would be inevitable. Since 1978, China’s Gross National Product has increased 40-fold, and it now boasts the largest financial reserves,…
The city of Córdoba, the capital of Al-Andalus in ancient times, has captivated many hearts and minds. This passion still evokes a sense of nostalgia for the Arab utopia associated with this magnificent place, which represents the idealized model for…
