History
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The origins of the Taiwan Strait crisis
In Depth For over 75 years, the Republic and People’s Republic of China have confronted each other across the Taiwan Strait, a highly contested sea passage separating the two nations
By Miguel Miranda Published
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Malcolm X vs Martin Luther King: rivalry that supercharged the Civil Rights movement
In Depth The two Civil Rights leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice for Black Americans
By Jonathan Gordon, All About History Published
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Argentina lifts veil on its past as a refuge for Nazis
Under the Radar President Javier Milei publishes documents detailing country's role as post-WW2 'haven' for Nazis, including Josef Mengele and Adolf Eichmann
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How did Kashmir end up largely under Indian control?
The Explainer The bloody and intractable issue of Kashmir has flared up once again
By The Week UK Published
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The fall of Saigon
The Explainer Fifty years ago the US made its final, humiliating exit from Vietnam
By The Week Staff Published
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Who are the Illuminati and what do they control?
In Depth The conspiracy theory has expanded since the real-life secret society formed in 18th-century Bavaria
By Abby Wilson Last updated
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On VE Day, is Europe alone once again?
Today's Big Question Donald Trump's rebranding of commemoration as 'Victory Day for World War Two' underlines breakdown of post-war transatlantic alliance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists have found the first proof that ancient humans fought animals
Under the Radar A human skeleton definitively shows damage from a lion's bite
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The JFK assassination conspiracy theories
In depth Release of remaining classified documents could shed light on whether shooter acted alone or was part of wider conspiracy
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why Nepal wants to see the return of the king
Under the Radar Frustration is growing with 'corrupt' and impoverished republic, and many pin their hopes on Gyanendra – who gave up the throne 17 years ago
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The assassination of Malcolm X
The Explainer The civil rights leader gave furious clarity to black anger in the 1960s, but like several of his contemporaries met with a violent end
By The Week UK Published
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The secrets of a 2,000-year-old burnt scroll
Under The Radar Researchers used artificial intelligence to 'virtually unwrap' ancient document
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The centuries-old relationship between Ukraine and Russia
In Depth The countries are bound together by history and geography, but Putin sees danger in that symbiosis
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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5 cases of children being raised by animals
The Explainer True stories of feral children
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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