“Third Person” is a gripping documentary that sheds light on the experiences of Ukrainians and Russians fleeing the war that rages between the two nations. The film portrays the plight of civil rights activists, like Olga Romanova, who have been forced to leave their own country in fear of their safety. Against a backdrop of … Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has reignited Sweden’s long-standing fear of its eastern neighbor, Russia. While there is a long history of tension between the two nations, the latest crisis has prompted Sweden to reevaluate its security stance. In 2014, when the Crimean peninsula was annexed by Russia from Ukraine, Swedish officials responded with shock … Read more
It was a brutal attack that shattered the lives of many innocent civilians. In February, Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine, leaving a highway outside of Kyiv stained with the blood of the fallen. It was here that one of the many war crimes against Ukrainian civilians was committed. The documentary “Death Road” recounts … Read more
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most harrowing and bloodiest battles in modern history, as well as one of the most decisive points in World War II. The German Sixth Army found itself surrounded by overwhelming forces from the Red Army and had no choice but to surrender after months of intense fighting. … Read more
The Iran-Iraq border is a dangerous place, especially for the kolbars, the Kurdish people who risk their lives in order to transport goods across it. Every day these individuals brave the treacherous mountain terrain and cold temperatures in order to reach the other side, and are constantly at risk of being targeted by border guards. … Read more
The war in Afghanistan has been an ongoing conflict for almost two decades. It began with the September attacks and resulted in the toppling of the Taliban, followed by a period of US-led rebuilding efforts that lasted until 2008. In recent years, the Taliban have once again seized power, taking over major cities within days … Read more
Russia is an immense country that holds a place of great importance in the global arena. Covering over 6,602,000 square miles and spanning nine different time zones, it is the world’s largest country by landmass. Despite its size and long-standing history as a powerful nation, Russia faces many challenges that have hindered its progress in … Read more
Dr. Julius Robert Oppenheimer was a renowned American theoretical physicist and prominent figure in the Manhattan Project, responsible for the development of the first atomic bomb. Born to Jewish immigrants from Germany, Oppenheimer received his PhD in Physics from the University of Göttingen before going on to teach at the University of California, Berkeley. During … Read more
Spied upon by MI19 in a clandestine bugging operation of historic proportions, the private conversations of some 4,000 German POWs during WWII were recorded for the purpose of gathering intelligence on the Third Reich. This groundbreaking research conducted by a German historian has led to an unprecedented film exploring these conversations and their implications for … Read more
Israel is a small nation with a big heart, located in the Near East. Its people have had to fight for its existence since its inception; however, this has not hindered its progress and development. The country’s rich history has seen it become a crossroads of major civilizations, religions and cultures, connecting the European, Arabic … Read more