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The Impact of Anti-Semitism Claims on Academic Freedom in Western Universities

A recent Al Jazeera program discusses the suppression of pro-Palestinian voices in Western academia, highlighting the use of anti-Semitism claims to silence critics and the resulting climate of fear among professors and students.

Culture

New DNA Analysis Challenges Assumptions About Pompeii Victims

2024-11-14T05:49:24.268Z

Recent DNA analysis from Pompeii has revealed that many individuals thought to be related during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were actually unrelated, challenging long-held assumptions about their identities and relationships.

Culture

Cairo Film Festival Opens with Strong Support for Palestinian Cause

2024-11-14T03:39:23.458Z

The 45th Cairo International Film Festival opened with a strong emphasis on support for the Palestinian cause, featuring performances and films that highlight the struggles and identity of the Palestinian people.

Culture

Musab Abu Toha: Poetry as Survival Amidst Gaza's Bombardment

2024-11-14T11:40:17.510Z

Ethiopian-Canadian writer Aida Edemariam highlights the story of Musab Abu Toha, a Palestinian poet who fled Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, exploring the intersection of art and survival in times of war.

Culture

Ilber Ortayli: Ottoman Empire's Legacy and the Shadow of Colonialism

2024-11-14T13:09:42.501Z

Turkish historian Ilber Ortayli discusses the enduring influence of the Ottoman Empire and the impact of Western colonialism on the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of history.

Culture

Exploring the Algerian Liberation Revolution Through Modern Novels

2024-11-14T08:50:11.529Z

The article discusses the significance of the Algerian Liberation Revolution in modern literature, focusing on the novel "Colonel Al-Zabbar" by Al-Habib Al-Sa'ih, which explores themes of memory, identity, and resistance.

Culture

Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopening: A Political and Cultural Milestone for Macron

2024-11-13T18:39:45.863Z

The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7-8 marks a significant cultural and political moment for President Emmanuel Macron, who aims to reconnect with the French public after recent challenges.

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Culture

Ancient Pompeii: Children’s Charcoal Drawings Reveal Brutal Spectacles

2024-05-29T12:21:29.720Z

Discover the recent archaeological findings in Pompeii that reveal children’s charcoal drawings of gladiatorial battles and hunts, shedding light on childhood and exposure to violence in ancient Rome.