The discovery of an island, the crowning of the first Norman king of England and the first record of a religious and cultural celebration.
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The first performance of a popular Christmas carol, a Northern African country gaining its independence and the birthday of Enrique Martín Morales.
The rescue of plane crash survivors, a devastating earthquake and the birth of a former first lady of France.
The premiere of one of the best-known compositions in classical music, the overthrow of a communist dictator and the birthday of an actress with a heavenly name.
A breakthrough scientific discovery, the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United Kingdom and the birthday of the highest-grossing actor of all time.
The proclamation of a new capital city, the killing of a prime minister and the founding of an international aid NGO.
December 23 – December 29, 2024
Some 80 years after the end of the Holocaust, there are fewer and fewer survivors to bear witness to their experiences. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial in Poland is developing an exhibition of works of art created by prisoners as a way of sharing their voices and emotions with future generations.
The release from exile of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the election of an Asian country’s first female leader and the opening of one of the highest-grossing movies of all-time.
Advances in DNA technology and artificial intelligence may usher in a more Orwellian world. But do they work?
The end of World War I’s longest battle, the premiere of a classical ballet and the birthday of a world famous rock n roll guitarist.
A self-immolation that started a wave of revolutions, the death of a dictator and the premiere of the longest-running American animated series.
According to psychology research, lying to kids about the subject of Santa Claus risks ruining their confidence and altering the parent-child relationship.
We’ve got a political protest, the murder of a mysterious figure and the last recorded awakening of a famous volcano.
A famous press conference incident, an explorer’s lifetime achievement, and the beginning of the construction of the World’s largest power station.
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Worldcrunch Magazine #111— Next Syria
December 16 – December 22, 2024
The premiere of a Hollywood epic, the selection of a future U.N. leader, and the birth of a pop superstar.
As populations age, designing bicycles and networks specifically for seniors could promote health and independence, offering a viable alternative to driving or public transit.
The opening of the world’s first motel, a historic independence celebration, and the birth of a talented British actor.
A devastating massacre, an international agreement on climate change, and the fall of a massive financial fraud.
The first Nobel Prizes being awarded, a milestone in the history of transnational legislation, and the loss of a soulful music legend.
Scientists and companies increasingly support blocking some sunlight to avoid the worst impacts of global warming.
While the Islamic Republic of Iran mulls an official response to the fall of its Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, Iranian politicians are already voicing their anger at the “backstabbing” conduct of two key powers, Turkey and Russia. Could Tehran be the next to get left to fend for itself?
The official end of a devastating virus, the start of a major uprising, and the birth of a celebrated actor.
The birth of a famous Irish singer, the U.S. entering a global war, and the tragic loss of a legendary musician in New York City.
The turning point of the Second World War, the assassination of a Roman philosopher, and a catastrophic earthquake.
The impacts of the impending Trump presidency, and its unscrupulous use of social media platforms, are already being felt internationally. Trump’s unprecedented comeback is becoming the playbook for how to capitalize on dissatisfaction and regain power.
The first edition of a famous newspaper, a new president for Venezuela, and the birth of a famous American screenwriter.
December 9 – December 15, 2024
While the traditional most promising path to well-compensated employment included a college diploma followed by a corporate job, an increasing number of young people are instead looking to the trades for better work-life balance, increased compensation and a break from the patterns set by their parents.
The death of a famous leader, an important symbol of the civil rights movement, and a deadly fog.
The birth of a famous rapper, the election of the only ever English pope, and a staple in hockey history.
The birth of a rock legend, a life-changing operation and a revolution in the gaming industry.
Many in the opposition to the Kremlin have renounced the “tricolor” flag. Yet the white-blue-red flag is a symbol of a free Russia, not of war. We need to stop beating ourselves up and embrace the soul of the nation as the ultimate path to take down Putin’s dictatorship.
The birth of a pop icon, the murder of a famous drug lord and the crowning of an emperor.
The opening of a famous museum in Paris, a staple in the industrial revolution, and the beginning of a global pandemic.
An important march, the creation of one of the biggest oil companies in the world and the birth of a British star.
Tire particles contribute significantly to global microplastic pollution, affecting soil, water, and wildlife. Despite their growing impact, they remain largely unaddressed in environmental policies and solutions.
December 2 – December 8, 2024
The founding of a famous football club, the birth of a capital and the death of a famous Beatle.