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‘Zbig’ by Edward Luce and ‘Henry Kissinger’ by Jérémie Gallon review JamesHoare Mon, 09/08/2025 - 10:37
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were a collection of structures admired by ancient Greek writers and travelers as feats of beauty and human engineering. Ancient authors such as Diodorus Siculus and Antipater of Sidon compiled lists of these “sights to be seen,” but the list we reference today was solidified from their […]
The Lin Biao Incident JamesHoare Mon, 09/08/2025 - 10:36
Feminism isn’t one story; it’s a powerful movement continuously reinventing itself with each new era and shift of culture. While many associate feminism with set waves and milestones, it’s a lot more dynamic, adapting to shifting needs and voices. From early struggles for suffrage to the intersectional, inclusive activism of today, feminism reflects the […]
