History

Significant past events, influential figures, and cultural moments that shaped society. Ancient civilizations, wars, social revolutions, historical landmarks, and biographies.

'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

45 years after the assassination: New evidence surfaces in Palermo Mafia hit case

Piersanti Mattarella was assassinated in front of his home in Palermo while in a car with his wife as they were heading to Epiphany Day Mass.

Flamenco legend La Chunga dies at 87 after battle with lung cancer

La Chunga was renowned for dancing barefoot, a style that captivated many artists, including Rafael Alberti, Blas de Otero, and Pablo Picasso.

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies at 88

During his tenure, Simitis managed a period of economic reform, steering the country through changes and stabilizing the Greek economy.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

Renowned Indian botanist dies, famed for translating a 12-volume Latin work

Manilal was famed for translating Hortus Malabaricus, a 12-volume work by Henricus van Rheede on Malabar's flora.

From paintbrush to politics: The life of Yugoslavian communist revolutionary Mosa Pijade

Forgotten figure in a no longer extant country: The life and times of the revolutionary artist Mosa Pijade, from paintbrush to politics.

Alfred Dreyfus

This week in Jewish history: The Dreyfus Affair and birth of Zionism

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
03/01/2025
'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: IDF attacks Gaza, rise of Queen Esther

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
28/12/2024
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