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The Second Sino-Japanese War: China’s Resistance Against Japanese Occupation During WWII

As Nazi Germany attempted to take over Europe during World War II, another battle was taking place halfway around the world. China was under attack from Japan, and the Chinese people were fighting for their survival. In 1937, Japan invaded China, sparking what would become the Second Sino-Japanese War. The conflict lasted until the end […]

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The Forgotten Victims of WWI: When 306 British Soldiers Executed for Desertion and Cowardice

World War One was a brutal and deadly conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians alike, and left an indelible mark on the world. While the bravery and heroism of the soldiers who fought in the war is well-known, there is another side to the […]

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Reclaiming Stolen Cultural Heritage: Uncovering the Story of the Mummified Maori Head

Introduction The Rouen Museum in France has recently returned a mummified Maori head, which had been in its collection for over 150 years, to New Zealand’s Te Papa Institute. This act of repatriation is a significant milestone for the Maori people and a powerful symbol of the ongoing efforts to right historical wrongs. The story […]