Prophecies, Predictions, and the Psychology Behind Belief
As violence escalates in the Middle East following Israel’s June 13 strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, a wave of religious figures and self-proclaimed prophets have reignited claims that the world is approaching the biblical “end times.” For some evangelicals and Orthodox Christians, the war marks a prophetic fulfillment. Others remain skeptical — not of the […]
Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911
The Qing dynasty (1644–1911) was founded by a northeast Asian people who called themselves Manchus. Their history, language, culture, and identity was distinct from the Chinese population, whom they conquered in 1644 when China was weakened by internal rebellions. The Manchus forged alliances with certain Chinese and Mongol groups that aided their conquest of China. […]
Giotto di Bondone the Father of the Italian Renaissance
Much of Giotto’s biography and artistic development must be deduced from the evidence of surviving works (a large portion of which cannot be attributed to him with certainty) and stories that originate for the most part from the late 14th century on. Vasari, the historian of Florence, tells the touching story of how the renowned […]
Pentagon Reveals Detailed Operation Midnight Hammer in Destroying Iran Underground Nuke Site
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Top Pentagon officials defended the success of Operation Midnight Hammer during a press briefing Thursday, asserting that the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities inflicted significant damage—despite leaked intelligence assessments suggesting otherwise. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the operation as a “resounding success,” claiming that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure was “totally obliterated.” […]