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How China rewrote the history of its WWII victory
In Depth Though the nationalist government led China to victory in 1945, this is largely overlooked in modern Chinese commemorations
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Why is everyone so obsessed with the 1990s?
Talking Point Even Gen Z is nostalgic for a decade it can't recall
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How Putin misunderstood his past victories
In Depth Though Vladimir Putin has led Russia to a number of grisly military triumphs, they may have misled him when planning the invasion of Ukraine
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
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America's controversial path to the atomic bomb
In Depth The bombing of Hiroshima followed years of escalation by the U.S., but was it necessary?
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Thailand-Cambodia border conflict: colonial roots of the war
In Depth The 2025 clashes originate in over a century of regional turmoil and colonial inheritance
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Kinmen Islands: Taiwan's frontline with China
In Depth Just a few miles off the mainland, the Kinmen Islands could be attacked first if China invades Taiwan
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The Red Brigades: a 'fascinating insight' into the 'most feared' extremist group of 1970s Italy
The Week Recommends A 'grimly absorbing' history of the group and their attempts to overthrow the Italian state
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The best history books to read in 2025
The Week Recommends These fascinating deep-dives are perfect for history buffs
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The origins of the IDF
In Depth The IDF was formed by uniting Zionist paramilitary groups, WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors
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How Southwark was the Beverly Hills of Londinium
Under The Radar The 'world's most difficult jigsaw puzzle' reveals south London's glamorous history
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What life was like in Iran before the 1979 Islamic revolution
In depth Israel is encouraging Iranians to rise up against their leaders
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Mutually Assured Destruction: Cold War origins of nuclear Armageddon
In Depth After the US and Soviet Union became capable of Mutually Assured Destruction, safeguards were put in place to prevent World War Three
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The seven strangest historical discoveries made in 2025
The Explainer From prehistoric sunscreen to a brain that turned to glass, we've learned some surprising new facts about human history
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