The different colored poppies—red, purple, black, and white—are symbols worn to remember and honor different groups affected by war and conflict. Each color represents a unique aspect of remembrance, offering […]
Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget
As the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month draws near, we gather not only to remember but to renew a promise born in the mud and […]
Why we must continue to remember
On 9 November 1938, the November pogroms in Austria and Germany marked a terrible turning point in the history of anti-Semitism and the systematic persecution of Jewish people. That night […]
The Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
The Genocide of Roma and Sintis: A Historical Essay Introduction The Roma and Sinti communities, often collectively referred to as Romani, have endured centuries of persecution and discrimination across Europe. […]
The Lost Idea of the Delphic Games
The Delphic Games, also known as the Pythian Games, are a little-known but fascinating facet of ancient Greek culture. These games, held in Delphi in honour of the god Apollo, […]
The Initial Olympic Idea and the Sacred Peace
The Olympic Games have their origins in ancient Greece, where they were first held in Olympia in 776 BC. These games were part of a religious festival in honour of […]
International Moon Day
Celebrating Lunar Exploration and Inspiring Future Endeavors International Moon Day, celebrated annually on July 20th, marks the anniversary of humanity’s first successful moon landing in 1969 when Apollo 11 astronauts […]
ENDING WARS THROUGH NEGOTIATION
An analysis with the example of the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 and the modern challenge of nuclear powers. (This paper reflects the opinion of the author) INTRODUCTION Wars have […]
Nelson Mandela: A Complex Legacy
Nelson Mandela, born on July 18, 1918, in the small village of Mvezo in South Africa, is widely revered as one of the most transformative figures in modern history. His […]
Humanism: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Crisis
… on the occasion of World Humanism Day Humanism, with its roots in the Renaissance, has long been a guiding principle that places the dignity, worth, and agency of human […]
