British Interest in Iraq in the Early 20th Century
The area known today as "Iraq" grew in importance for leaders of the British Empire during the first two decades of the twentieth century.
During...
The Armenian Genocide and Race Extermination: How the World Responds to the Massacre of...
The historical evidence, chiefly from eyewitness accounts and American diplomats & missionaries in Turkey in 1915, concludes that Turkish atrocities constituted genocide.
In the midst...
The Legendary Origins of Coffee
Not much is known about the early history of coffee, and many tall tales and legends have arisen to fill in the blanks of...
Jewish Rulers in Foreign Lands
Though a people without a nation for millennia, the Jews produced powerful rulers at some points of history in the countries where they lived...
Muhammad and the Early Islamic State
Due to the way in which influential biography’s on Muhammad’s life, sayings and movements were written centuries after his death, it is difficult to...
Unilateral Approach to River Jordan Resource Development in 1950s
Following the War of Independence (Nakba), riparian neighbours took the unilateral approach to the use of the River Jordan as an essential water resource.
At...
Who was Mary Magdalene?
Mary Magdalene is one of the New Testament's most famous characters. She is mentioned in all four canonical gospels, and was present at some...
Flavius Josephus Early Jewish and Roman History: Historical Resources
Flavius Josephus, was born Joseph the son of Matthias, in Jerusalem in 37 CE. His autobiography tells of a three-year period living in the...