Editor’s Note: Yuval Noah Harari’s latest book, NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI, arrives in September 2024. This new work delves into how information flow
In a landmark achievement for paleontology, scientists in China have directly dated a fossilized dinosaur egg for the first time, determining it to be 85.9 million years old. The breakthrough, detailed today
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Leonardo da Vinci, the famous artist and inventor from the Renaissance era, is known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as his sketches of flying machines
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In his seminal work, The Monastic World, Andrew Jotischky invites readers to embark on a richly textured exploration of medieval monasticism, unearthing the intricate interplay between spirituality, societal engagement, and institutional development.
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Have you ever wondered why the world’s most significant conflicts haven’t often been about land or wealth, but about water—specifically, the narrow, strategic passages that govern the flow of global commerce? What
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On December 30, 1971, the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act and the North-Eastern Council Act marked a transformative moment in Indian administrative history. With these laws, the concept of “Northeast
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, stood apart as a leader driven by ideals, unyielding in his commitment to moral principles. His presidency, from
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The naval fast attack craft engaged in close quarter battle off the coast of Boulder Point in Pulmoddai January 1999 stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Sri
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The following excerpts are adapted from the author’s book Into Siberia: George Kennan’s Epic Journey Through the Brutal, Frozen Heart of Russia, published by Macmillan Publishers. George Kennan is a little-known American
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The following excerpts are adapted from the author’s book The Kings of Algiers: How Two Jewish Families Shaped the Mediterranean World During the Napoleonic Wars and Beyond, published by Princeton University Press.
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The U.S. enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and unmatched military strength. Yet the Roman Republic,
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