Historical
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Amist the crowd at the Cyprus rally
“Welcome, let me find you a seat over with the dignitaries,” one of the organisers of the Cyprus Rally greeted…
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The History of Ideas by David Runciman review – casting around
When is a book not a book? Steven Poole The Guardian When it’s the book of a podcast. David Runciman,…
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Events and initiatives to mark the 50th tragic anniversary of the illegal Turkish invasion and on-going occupation of Cyprus
Events and initiatives to mark the 50th tragic anniversary of the illegal Turkish invasion and on-going occupation of Cyprus This year,…
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‘Realities of apartheid’: South African artist wins Deutsche Börse photography prize
Lebohang Kganye blends oral traditions, family photos and theatre in a ‘new and fresh way’ to trace personal history of…
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Winston Churchill’s Lifelong Friendship with the Jewish People
In August 1932, about six months before Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor, Winston Churchill found himself in Munich for research on his…
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George Bizos ICON – Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland.
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland friends & colleagues, ” George Bizos ICON ” An 87 minute Documentary The touching story…
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‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine to be taught at Turkish schools
The “Blue Homeland” doctrine which envisages Turkish influence over large swaths of the Mediterranean and other seas at the expense…
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Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash
Newly deciphered passages outline Greek philosopher’s burial place and describe critique of slave musician Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo The Guardian Newly…
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South Africa celebrates 30 years since the end of apartheid
Yesterday’s occasion was marked with a ceremony in the capital Pretoria that included a 21-gun salute and the waving of…
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South Africans tasted the fruits of freedom and then corruption snatched them away – podcast
Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of the post-apartheid transition. Gemma Ware Thabo Leshilo The Conversation Mbeki would…
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Environment Minister tells Yoorrook state intentionally cut Traditional Owner groups out of billion-dollar windfall
Victoria’s Environment Minister has revealed the legal frameworks that enabled land to be taken from Indigenous people excluded First Peoples…
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British Military Bases in Cyprus
The British government authorised military sorties against Iranian drones from the Akrotiri Air Bases without informing the Cyprus government —revealed…
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Australia’s recognition of the State of Palestine an overdue move in support of peace
It is time that Australia be on the right side of history, recognise the state of Palestine and stand up…
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NATO Comes to Switzerland, Goodbye Neutrality?
Will Switzerland be next? Daniel Warner CounterPunch In a small step in that direction, NATO will soon open an office…
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An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi review – an insider’s take
The journalist and broadcaster offers a refreshing corrective to narratives imposed on the continent by others Simukai Chigudu The Guardian…
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Friday essay: ‘too many Aboriginal babies’ – Australia’s secret history of Aboriginal population control in the 1960s
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article may contain images of deceased people. The Conversation It contains…
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