Curiously trial by jury was voluntary in medieval England. However, if you did refuse to stand trial, the authorities would crush you between two heavy … The Gruesome Methods of Proving Guilt or Innocence in the Middle AgesRead more
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Roger Waters added to Ukrainian govt-sponsored hit list
I have written about the Ukrainian hit list known as Mirotvorets, or “Peacekeeper,” twice before. The first time was in this article about internet censorship, … Roger Waters added to Ukrainian govt-sponsored hit listRead more
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Those who left behind by globalization in rich countries
So far, none of the prominent conservatives scheduled to share the stage with Viktor Orbán at CPAC have condemned his racist remarks, including the far-right … Those who left behind by globalization in rich countriesRead more
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Zelensky frees fascist militants convicted some of the most heinous crimes
After banning virtually his entire political opposition, publishing a blacklist of foreign journalists and academics accused of advancing “Russian propaganda,” and ramming through a law … Zelensky frees fascist militants convicted some of the most heinous crimesRead more
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Zalensky the Jew Appoints an Ambassador to Germany
Spot of Holocaust denial here from Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andrij Melnyk. *No evidence* Bandera’s troops murdered hundreds of thousands of Jews and Poles, he … Zalensky the Jew Appoints an Ambassador to GermanyRead more
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U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy are in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ahead of the trip, French President Emmanuel Macron voiced … U.S. Military Aid to UkraineRead more
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Why the Vikings left Greenland
One of the great mysteries of late medieval history is why did the Norse, who had established successful settlements in southern Greenland in 985, abandon … Why the Vikings left GreenlandRead more
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France & U.S. Urged to Pay Reparations for Destroying Nation
The story dates back to the early 19th century. In 1804, the enslaved people of Haiti rose up, leading a rebellion against French colonial rule, … France & U.S. Urged to Pay Reparations for Destroying NationRead more
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Saharan dust turns skies orange over Europe
A large, brown swath of Saharan dust can be seen in numerous satellite images blanketing much of Portugal, Spain and France, leading to air quality … Saharan dust turns skies orange over EuropeRead more
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The Age of Self-Delusion
Blinded by what Barbara Tuchman calls “the bellicose frivolity of senile empires,” we are marching ominously towards war with Russia. How else might we explain … The Age of Self-DelusionRead more