A historical and personal tour of Bo-Kaap in South Africa, where descendants of slaves became a diverse community. On the outskirts of Cape Town’s city centre in South Africa is a place with a special history – Bo-Kaap. And Daiyaane Pietersen, heritage researcher and tour guide, wants to find out more about his ancestry in … Read more
Mehdi Hasan challenges Israeli historian Benny Morris on Israel’s war on Gaza, its historical roots and Zionism. In this episode, Mehdi Hasan challenges prominent Israeli historian Benny Morris on his support for Israel’s war on Gaza, the history around the founding of Israel and the Nakba. Morris’s book, The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem, … Read more
Photographing the glamour and excess of Egyptian royal weddings – politics, world leaders and lavish jewellery. Egypt Through the Lens is a four-part series that captures how photographers recorded the modern history of Egypt over 150 years – its kings, presidents, politics, conflicts and cinema. The third episode tells stories of Egyptian royal family occasions … Read more
What does Black History Month mean for those on the front lines of activism and organising? From the struggles of the civil rights movement to the present day, African Americans have been pivotal in advocating for justice and equality in the face of systemic racism. Throughout history, they have confronted racial inequality, police brutality and … Read more
The Israeli military carries out unprecedented slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza while the world watches on. Israel is driving ahead with its war on Gaza that many have called a genocide. The vast majority of people it has killed are Palestinian civilians, while its military campaign is failing to destroy Hamas. As the world watches, … Read more
About 30,000 non-Arab Sudanese civilians — largely members of the Masalit tribe — had sought shelter in the camp since mid-April, when war broke out between Sudan’s two top generals, Sudanese military Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum attributed the mass killing to the RSF, further … Read more
Human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago have appeared on a rocky outcropping along the Amazon River since water levels dropped to record lows in the region’s worst drought in more than a century. Some rock carvings had been sighted before but now there is a greater variety that will help researchers establish their … Read more
A Visual Tour of the New York Stock Exchange photos : Capturing the Essence of Finance. The New York Stock Exchange photos – The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is a site where history is made every trade day in addition to being a financial institution, architectural marvel, and representation of economic might. This article … Read more
“Thrilling Moments and Unforgettable Triumphs: A Spectacular Journey through the FIFA World Cup 2023”- FIFA History The FIFA World Cup’s intriguing nine-decade history begins with its modest beginnings and ends with it being the most prestigious and watched athletic event in the world. Here is a quick rundown of the significant turning points in FIFA … Read more