Israel: Endless Conflict, New Alliances Founded in 1948, Israel faces ongoing crises and tense ties with Palestinians and Arab neighbors.
Iraq: Kurds against Mullahs Iran’s ultimatum for Iraq and Kurdistan to disarm and withdraw from border areas has sharply escalated tensions.
Malinche vs Moctezuma Malinche’s role as Cortés’ interpreter was crucial; without her, Spain’s conquest of Mexico was unlikely.
Camille Claudel vs Auguste Rodin In 1913, Camille Claudel was confined to an asylum, accusing former lover Auguste Rodin of persecution and theft.
Anas Modamani, and a Fateful Selfie Syrian refugee Anas Modamani’s photo with Merkel led to a Facebook court case and million-euro fine.
Marie Laguerre, Street Harassment Hero Maire Laguerre’s viral assault video spurred changes to France’s street harassment laws.
Jiang Qing vs Deng Xiaoping Jiang Qing’s death sentence let Deng Xiaoping sideline Mao’s hard left and absolve the Party of past crimes.
Marie Curie vs Jeanne Langevin Marie Curie’s affair with Paul Langevin sparked scandal as his wife Jeanne turned it into a political battle that...
Ahed Tamimi, the Kid Activist Ahed Tamimi, from occupied Palestine, became a resistance icon after confronting Israeli soldiers and serving prison...
Joachim Roncin, the Mind Behind “Je suis Charlie” Joachim Roncin created the ‘Je Suis Charlie’ image after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, capturing national grief.
Marie-Antoinette vs Robespierre Marie-Antoinette was scapegoated as a traitor, while Robespierre is seen as both democrat and dictator.
Rosa Luxembourg vs. Friedrich Ebert Rosa Luxemburg shines as a revolutionary martyr, while Ebert is condemned for betraying socialism and enabling her...
Kabul: Rehab Hell Since retaking Kabul in 2021, the Taliban faces worsening humanitarian crisis and brutal anti-drug measures.
DRC: Gangs of Kinshasa Since the 2000s, violent kaluna gangs have terrorized Kinshasa with crime and brutal attacks.
Angela Davis vs Ronald Reagan Angela Davis became an icon after Reagan targeted her as a “red peril,” seeking her death sentence.
Back to Nagorno-Karabakh By autumn 2023, Azerbaijan seized full control of Nagorno‑Karabakh, aiming to turn it into a regime showcase.
Odesa: Pearl of Ukraine Odessa faces Russian threat, but fighting shifts southeast to Kherson and Donbas.
Ukraine: Language Wars Ukraine accelerates derussification as language choice grows politically charged amid war.