History

Significant past events, influential figures, and cultural moments that shaped society. Ancient civilizations, wars, social revolutions, historical landmarks, and biographies.

This week in Jewish history: Liberation of Auschwitz, Yahrzeit of the 'Alter Rebbe'

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
24/01/2025

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Berlin police in Rosa Luxemburg memorial rally

The event was marked by outbreaks of violence, culminating in more than 20 arrests and at least 10 investigations.

This week in Jewish history: Babylonians besiege Jerusalem, Zola publishes 'J’accuse'

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
10/01/2025

'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

45 years after the assassination: New evidence surfaces in Palermo Mafia hit case

Piersanti Mattarella was assassinated in front of his home in Palermo while in a car with his wife as they were heading to Epiphany Day Mass.

Flamenco legend La Chunga dies at 87 after battle with lung cancer

La Chunga was renowned for dancing barefoot, a style that captivated many artists, including Rafael Alberti, Blas de Otero, and Pablo Picasso.

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies at 88

During his tenure, Simitis managed a period of economic reform, steering the country through changes and stabilizing the Greek economy.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

Renowned Indian botanist dies, famed for translating a 12-volume Latin work

Manilal was famed for translating Hortus Malabaricus, a 12-volume work by Henricus van Rheede on Malabar's flora.

From paintbrush to politics: The life of Yugoslavian communist revolutionary Mosa Pijade

Forgotten figure in a no longer extant country: The life and times of the revolutionary artist Mosa Pijade, from paintbrush to politics.

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