As we mark the 50th anniversary of Franco’s death, it is important to remember the private acts of memory and remembrance, especially as far right forces are rising again.
Tag: history
Smartphones have transformed the way we go about our lives. Street names, squares — even the very sense of place itself — seem to have vanished.
By resurrecting the “Anglo-Saxon threat,” Putin’s Russia is using history as a weapon — turning old myths into modern geopolitics.
With Halloween and Day of the Dead arriving, here are the would-be ghosts of documented evil and bloodshed from the past.
Fifty years on, the mass walkout by 90% of Icelandic women still shapes politics, pay equity, and gender norms, from Vigdís Finnbogadóttir’s presidency to today’s parental leave model.
From wolf rival to human companion, Canis lupus familiaris has mastered empathy, communication, and survival by being the friendliest predator of all.
Competition from artificial intelligence is a technical challenge and an existential question for historians. But what if it is also an opportunity to reclaim the profession’s humanity?
Miraña, spoken by just 170 people, is one of the indigenous languages that is in danger of disappearing in Colombia. Researchers and activists are working to save it from extinction.
On Aug. 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb used in history was dropped on Hiroshima by the U.S. The evolution of media coverage of that day shows how our retelling of history has changed in 80 years.
A cable car project to Nepal’s Pathibhara temple threatens the livelihood of porters and is seen by the indigenous Limbu community as a desecration of sacred land. Their protests reflect broader struggles over development and indigenous rights in the country.
The West once promised freedom, justice and reason. But after centuries of global dominance, war crimes and broken ideals, its future hangs in the balance. As nationalism rises and China stakes its claim, is the West entering its final act — or just another turning point?
Two wars in two different countries, at different times, have left indelible marks and scars on Yaser Abdelgabar Carballar and his family: the Spanish Civil War on his mother’s side, and the ongoing war in Sudan on his father’s side. In this essay, Carballar reflects on the damage and uselessness of violence, and how economic and political interests destroy the lives of millions of people.
Known for its historic architecture, booming nightlife and intellectual life, Poland’s second-largest city has much to offer in terms of local (and international) cuisine. Much like the city itself, Krakow’s food scene can be best described as a blend of old and new, combining Poland’s traditions with newer-wave experimentation.
A Broadway debut, an iconic landmark unveiled, and the birth of a Jedi.
A controversial land deal, the passing of a royal icon, and the birth of a legendary guitarist.
A devastating metro attack, a groundbreaking health regulation, and the birth of a boxing legend.
A nuclear scare, a literary loss, and the birth of a pop sensation.
A nuclear scare, a literary loss, and the birth of a pop sensation.
A tragic aviation disaster, a major political milestone, and the birth of a cinematic icon.
A historic peace agreement, a major milestone for European integration, and the birth of a legendary playwright.
A brutal deportation campaign, the founding of a historic city, and the birth of a legendary musician.
An environmental disaster, a groundbreaking scientific discovery, and the birth of an iconic escape artist.
The birth of an influential artist, a film that makes history at the Academy Awards, and a speech that sparked revolution.
A major criminal capture, a revolutionary invention, and the birth of a star.
The birth of a unified empire, a record-breaking adventure, and the dawn of a social media giant.
A literary milestone, a significant independence movement, and a revolutionary scientific theory.
A historic political meeting, a groundbreaking cinematic invention, and some big firsts in entertainment and law.
A maritime disaster, a peace agreement in Bosnia, and a milestone in entertainment.
A legendary dancer’s birth, a pivotal moment for Tibet, and a groundbreaking political achievement.
A political assassination, a controversial referendum, and the birth of a comedy legend.
The beginning of a devastating conflict, an end to a war, and the premiere of a cinematic masterpiece.
The birth of a royal heir, a political assassination attempt, and the birth of Bollywood cinema.
The election of a new Pope, a mysterious UFO sighting, and the birth of a controversial figure.
A famous marriage, a deadly disaster, and the birth of a music sensation.
A terrorist attack, a global health crisis, and a natural disaster.
A devastating mining disaster, a groundbreaking invention, and the birth of an action legend.
A devastating cable car disaster, the birth of an iconic actress, and the introduction of a cultural phenomenon.
A mysterious aviation tragedy, a game-changing tech demonstration, and a historic movement for women’s rights.
The birth of a legendary actress, an empire-wide decree, and a song that united the world.
A famous battle, a game-changing pharmaceutical breakthrough, and the birth of a basketball legend.