The White Crosses of Polokwane: Anatomy of a Global Myth
On a dry hillside near the town of Polokwane (historically Pietersburg) in South Africa’s Limpopo province, nearly 3,000 white crosses […]
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The Julian Calendar: A Legacy of Rome and a Bridge to the Present
In the modern world, we take our dates for granted. We know exactly when the New Year starts, when the
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The Siege of the Sahel: Is Mali Being Strangled by Design?
In September 2025, a country already on the brink began to suffocate. In Mali, a landlocked nation of 22 million