A Lost Library Holds Secrets to Our Past
Historian Selena Wisnom and New Lines’ Lydia Wilson discuss why ancient Mesopotamia is such an important, but underlooked, part of the West’s heritage.
The Untold Story of Polish Refugees in Uganda
During World War II, thousands of Polish refugees, mostly women and children, were displaced by Soviet and Nazi aggression. Many ended up in British territories, including Uganda, where they settled in remote camps, facing hardship but also benefiting from racial hierarchy.
How Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Are Taking Burkina Faso by Storm
Since the powerlifter Iron Biby became the strongest man in the world, youth in his home country of Burkina Faso have taken up training to bulk up and get cut.
Duterte’s Arrest Sparks a Reckoning in the Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president known for his brutal war on drugs, was arrested on March 11. As he awaits trial in The Hague, his country has been divided, with some citizens hailing the arrest as a sign of justice and others condemning it as an act of oppression.
The Women Helping the Afghan Refugee Community Connect with Literature and Culture in Delhi
In Delhi, two Afghan women are teaching the Dari language to children of fellow refugees, born far from their homeland. Beyond the needs of survival, they insist, refugees deserve beauty, joy and connection to their cultural heritage.