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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 […]

‘Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints’: Famed Director Creates A Reverent Look At Christian Heroes

The idea of a “saint,” or a particularly holy and good person, is ubiquitous across world history and faith traditions. Within the Christian tradition, the term “saint” was originally used to refer simply to believers. By the 10th century, the church had developed a procedure of canonization whereby a particularly exemplary Christian might be recognized […]

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 […]

WATCH: A look back at Dublin City in the 1990s

‘Alive Alive O – A Requiem for Dublin’ chronicles the heroes and the ever-changing heart of Dublin over a seven-year period in the 1990s. The Irish Film Institute presents the documentary “Alive Alive O – A Requiem for Dublin” which was directed by Sé Merry Doyle and produced by Bernadine Carraher, Loopline in 1999. The […]