February 2025
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Hamas has claimed that Shiri Bibas and her two young children were killed during an airstrike by the IDF. Even if that claim were true, the tragic reality remains: they should never have been in harm’s way to begin with. It was Hamas that took them hostage. It was Hamas that placed them in danger.
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On February 19, 1942, Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba, Canada, was “invaded” by Nazi troops. By 5:30 a.m., Nazi broadcasts were being transmitted from a local radio station that had been seized. At 7:00 a.m., air raid sirens sounded, and a citywide blackout was ordered. By 9:30 a.m., the defenders of Winnipeg had “surrendered”
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Kurt Cobain was more than just a musician—he was a cultural icon. As the frontman of Nirvana, he revolutionized rock music in the early ‘90s, bringing grunge to the mainstream with raw energy and emotion. His songwriting was deeply personal, blending angst, vulnerability, and social commentary into anthems like Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come as
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While Jewish identity was traditionally defined by religious beliefs and cultural heritage, the Nazi regime considered Jewishness a racial characteristic, making conversion to Christianity irrelevant in terms of escaping persecution. Many Jews sought refuge in Catholicism, hoping that baptism would provide protection from Nazi oppression. However, in most cases, conversion did not shield them from
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In a time when true heroes are rare, it’s important to remember those who made a difference through selfless actions rather than self-promotion. Ross F. Gray and William Gary Walsh: Heroes of World War II During World War II, countless soldiers displayed extraordinary bravery in combat. Among them, Ross F. Gray and William Gary Walsh
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Upon his throne of wires and steel,Sits Elon Musk, with fervent zeal.A master not of war, but brands,Controlling minds with tweets and hands. He cries of “free speech,” bold and grand,Yet strikes dissent with iron hand.His chariots glide on Mars-lit beams,While workers toil to chase his dreams. Like Goebbels with a shinier screen,He spins his
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Of all the incredible stories to emerge from World War II, this is one of my favorites—a tale of defiance, resilience, and an unmistakable “up yours” to tyranny. While the service itself undoubtedly maintained its deep religious significance, I can’t help but imagine a few knowing smiles afterward. The photograph above captures a Jewish service
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“In the beginning, back in nineteen fifty-five,Man didn’t know about a rock ‘n’ roll showAnd all that jive.” These opening lines from AC/DC’s classic Let There Be Rock set the stage for what is essentially a history lesson in rock ‘n’ roll—delivered with electrifying energy by the one and only Bon Scott. I don’t often
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Without intending to boast too much about my fellow Dutch people, it is widely known that the Dutch are inventive and creative. These qualities were especially evident during World War II, particularly in the final months of the war. As a result of the failed Operation Market Garden, the northern provinces endured a brutal winter
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The Holocaust remains the darkest chapter in human history, marked by unimaginable atrocities and suffering. While much attention was given to the physical brutality inflicted upon millions of Jews and other targeted groups, the psychological terror experienced during this period was equally devastating. The Nazi regime systematically employed psychological warfare to break the spirits of
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