What Easter is all about
Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone of their faith. According to Christian belief, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, died for the sins of…
Category: History
Adriani Relandi’s Account of Palestine
Introduction In 1695, Adriani Relandi described the region then known as Palestine. The author was a distinguished Dutch geographer, cartographer, voyager, and philologist who exhibited proficiency in several languages, notably…
Ale’s Stones
Introduction Ale's Stones (Swedish: Ales stenar) is a megalithic monument located in Scania, the southernmost province of Sweden. This site features an oval-shaped stone ship, with the stones at both…
A Conflict with Questionable History
Introduction Has there ever been a Palestinian State? The question has once again resurfaced after the latest terrorist attacks against Israel. The conflicts in the Middle East have been endless,…
Sweden celebrates 500 years
Today Sweden celebrates its 500th anniversary. It is 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden on June 6 at the national assembly in Strängnäs. Then and there,…
An Apology is Historyless
Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands recently joined the ranks of countries that publicly apologized for their part in the ancient slave trade. At first sight, it may seem…