In the 16th century, a tiny village nestled in the valleys of Bohemia known as Jáchymov struck gold—or rather, silver. After a period of crisis in the Bohemian mining industry, the discovery of rich veins of silver exploded across Europe. Th...
“I’m proud to be an American and believe in disseminating the truth, and that is why, after this newscast, I’m resigning.” Liz Wahl had gone off script. In 2014, the American anchor resigned live on air on Russia Today (RT), a Russian state-f...
Under the cover of night, small boats depart from the Libyan coastline, headed toward sanctuary in Italy. Packed onto rickety vessels and often bought and traded by armed gangs, thousands of migrants and refugees face grueling challenges on the...
The primary image of Russian political leadership, in the current political climate, is that of a sultry Russian President Vladimir Putin, who cares not a whit for Western norms or demands. And when Russia’s economic leadership comes to mind, one e...
The primary image of Russian political leadership, in the current political climate, is that of a sultry Russian President Vladimir Putin, who cares not a whit for Western norms or demands. And when Russia’s economic leadership comes to mind, one e...
Since the first Russian troops began invading Crimea, the West has considered various approaches to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine. For the United States and the European Union, focusing on diplomatic talks is a more effective strategy than the ...
Since the first Russian troops began invading Crimea, the West has considered various approaches to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine. For the United States and the European Union, focusing on diplomatic talks is a more effective strategy than the ...
In the past week of unseasonably wet weather, campaign posters like a plague of mushrooms have sprouted across Turkey, a country gearing up for its first direct presidential election on August 10. Almost overnight, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
In the past week of unseasonably wet weather, campaign posters like a plague of mushrooms have sprouted across Turkey, a country gearing up for its first direct presidential election on August 10. Almost overnight, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Following the Fukushima disaster in Japan, Germany ambitiously vowed to shut down all its nuclear capacity in favor of renewable energy sources. Germany has been expanding its renewable capacity for years. In 2000, Germany produced 4% of its energy t...
Following the Fukushima disaster in Japan, Germany ambitiously vowed to shut down all its nuclear capacity in favor of renewable energy sources. Germany has been expanding its renewable capacity for years. In 2000, Germany produced 4% of its energy t...
Across the United States, politicians and voters are gearing up for midterm elections, where candidates for local, state and national offices will battle for victory. Across the Atlantic, the electorate is gearing up for another battle entirely: Scot...
Across the United States, politicians and voters are gearing up for midterm elections, where candidates for local, state and national offices will battle for victory. Across the Atlantic, the electorate is gearing up for another battle entirely: Scot...
Teenage blond twins singing a duet about love rarely are rejected with vigor. But that’s just what happened in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) when the audience booed Russia’s entry. Rather than a sudden aversion to twins or love song...
Teenage blond twins singing a duet about love rarely are rejected with vigor. But that’s just what happened in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) when the audience booed Russia’s entry. Rather than a sudden aversion to twins or love song...
Google’s army of Street View cars. Photo by Jaap Meijers From charcoal lines on animal hide to complex code in a Silicon Valley server, maps have played a formidable role in world politics and conflict. Millions have been killed over small trac...
Google’s army of Street View cars. Photo by Jaap Meijers From charcoal lines on animal hide to complex code in a Silicon Valley server, maps have played a formidable role in world politics and conflict. Millions have been killed over small trac...
Your average Russian is becoming more religious, and it matters. The Russian Orthodox Church is not only touting an increasingly devoted following, but is also reclaiming its role in Russian society and politics. The gay propaganda law and the genera...
Your average Russian is becoming more religious, and it matters. The Russian Orthodox Church is not only touting an increasingly devoted following, but is also reclaiming its role in Russian society and politics. The gay propaganda law and the genera...
The two largest sports events of the year come with much fanfare: The NFL’s Super Bowl is famous for multi-million dollar advertisements and garish halftime shows, and the UEFA Champions League Final, which showcases the best soccer clubs from acro...
The two largest sports events of the year come with much fanfare: The NFL’s Super Bowl is famous for multi-million dollar advertisements and garish halftime shows, and the UEFA Champions League Final, which showcases the best soccer clubs from acro...
On January 13, Belgium legalized euthanasia for children, regardless of age. The legislation is aimed at relieving terminally ill minors who are nearing death and are experiencing “constant and unbearable suffering.” Historically, the Low Countri...
On January 13, Belgium legalized euthanasia for children, regardless of age. The legislation is aimed at relieving terminally ill minors who are nearing death and are experiencing “constant and unbearable suffering.” Historically, the Low Countri...
Russia’s military intervention in Crimea, which recently resulted in a referendum on the secession and annexation of the Crimean peninsula, has led to a verbal fistfight between the West and Russia, with both powers accusing each other of violation...
Russia’s military intervention in Crimea, which recently resulted in a referendum on the secession and annexation of the Crimean peninsula, has led to a verbal fistfight between the West and Russia, with both powers accusing each other of violation...
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not endeared himself to his more liberal, reform-minded constituents. Last summer, thousands of protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. The pri...
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not endeared himself to his more liberal, reform-minded constituents. Last summer, thousands of protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. The pri...