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On Oct. 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from the top of Beijing’s Tiananmen Gate. Now, as the PRC celebrates its 75th anniversary, we wanted to revisit its past—and Chinese leaders’ efforts to rewrite it. As former Guardian China correspondent Tania Branigan put it, the Chinese Communist […]
“Watch as Nicolo Bulega claimed a stunning last-lap WorldSBK Superpole victory over Toprak Razgatlioglu in Estoril.” Source link
(ANALYSIS) Back in August, IllumiNative released a study that described how Native-led shows like “Reservation Dogs” and “Rutherford Falls” had a positive effect on viewers, showing that Native-led projects are not only in demand but are proving to be educational and impactful. The positive impact of authentic Native-led projects According to the study, viewers who […]
Astana [Kazakhstan], October 12 (ANI): Indian table tennis stars Ayhika and Suthirtha Mukherjee made history on Saturday as they became the first Indian pair to secure a medal in the women’s doubles category at the Asian Table Tennis Championships. In the semifinals, Ayhika and Suthirtha defeated the South Korean pair of Kim Nayeong and Lee […]
Today, I would like to tell you a story. A story about a sinister conspiracy, a lost and noble prince, an evil tyrant, and a war over the soul of an empire. Or, more likely, a story about a crazed conspiracy theory, a deceitful imposter, an unfortunate monarch, and a chaotic civil war which brought […]
But giving my boat the most buoyancy is tucked around the back, in a rather smaller, more ramshackle shed built out of a former war department canteen by an Austin 7 enthusiast and special builder called Jack French. He was a founder of the 750 Motor Club some 75 years ago, and he built a […]
Only six weeks away from Indigenous People’s Day, and tucked away in the Andaman archipelago, is a small island known as North Sentinel. It’s not only one of the most dangerous places on earth, it’s also one of the most important. Unlike the other islands in the Andaman Chain including South Sentinel Island, this island is quite […]
Welcome to Fashion History Lesson, in which we dive deep into the origin and evolution of the fashion industry’s most influential and omnipresent businesses, icons, trends and more. In 1995, the lingerie industry was forever changed. Unbeknownst to its creators and the models that walked its … Continue reading Source link
References to God and Christianity are sprinkled throughout American life. Our money has “In God We Trust” printed on it. Most presidents have chosen to swear their oath of office on the Bible. Christian nationalists want more. Christian nationalist beliefs are rooted in the idea that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, […]
General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick. Early Years Kilpatrick graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1861, shortly after the war began, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Artillery. In just three days he was a captain in the 5th New York Infantry On June 10, 1861, Kilpatrick gained notoriety by becoming […]