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Was this 1975 Indian Agreement a Betrayal of Naga Sovereignty? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Naga tribesmen, circa 1905. The agreement reached in 1975 became a flashpoint for division and militarization within the Naga National Movement. Key leaders rejected the Accord outright, arguing that accepting the Indian Constitution and laying down arms amounted to surrendering Naga independence- anyone who did sign this meant he or she was a traitor. This […]

Revealing the Legend of Robin Hood — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Robin Hood with Sir Guy. From Bold Robin Hood and His Outlaw Band: Their Famous Exploits in Sherwood Forest by Louis Rhead. The tales of Robin Hood demonstrate many stories adapted to their time period. As the culture changes so do their heroes. For example, the later tales written during the Reformation included a corrupt […]

The Scientist who Outsmarted the Luftwaffe — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

R.V. Jones (left), DCI James Woolsey, and Jeanne de Clarens. Early life and education R.V. Jones was born on September 29, 1911, in Herne Hill, London, to a family of modest means. From an early age, he exhibited an intense curiosity for how things worked, which led him to pursue studies in physics. Jones attended […]

‘Every time I thought I’d hit rock bottom, I grabbed a shovel and kept digging’ Abi Feltham on surviving addiction, loss, and finding strength in sobriety on The Life of Bryony podcast

By BRYONY GORDON Published: 18:04 GMT, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 18:29 GMT, 11 November 2024 Welcome to Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messier moments. GUEST: ABI FELTHAM   In this deeply honest episode, Bryony Gordon sits down with content creator Abi Feltham to discuss her journey through alcoholism, sobriety, and a recent cancer […]

The Political War Over Tennessee Prohibition — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

A 1915 advert for Cascade Whisky from the Rock Island Argus. Nashville From the 1890s through the tumultuous years leading to Prohibition, the city of Nashville was very much like the wild west—a bustling, exciting, changing, and dangerous place. Political debates and rallies were frequently held in the downtown streets with hordes in attendance. Legal […]