Armistice Day and the Welsh Soldiers of the “Forgotten War” BBC
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Bronze coin from Judea minted during the Herodian dynasty. The domain of Judean coinage extends from antiquity to the present day and, as such, provides an excellent window into the rich culture and history of the region. Judaic currency developed under the influence of various historical forces, from the Hellenistic era to the symbols of Jewish independence and Maccabean Revolt, and through the Judeo-Roman wars. Their coins bear witness to the persevering spirit of the Jewish people and reflect the alternating waves of history, ranging from Roman provincial coinage to symbols of Bar Kokhba revolt. Eventually, with the diaspora of…
To understand Tucson’s culinary scene, you have to go back 4,000 years.The surrounding Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse region in North America, and the Santa Cruz River, which runs through Tucson, is the longest continuously cultivated area in North America. The predecessors of the Tohono O’odham tribe, the Hohokam, settled along the river and developed irrigation canals to water their “three sisters” crops of corn, squash and beans. “Generations after generations have come to the banks of the Santa Cruz River to plant and harvest their food,” Janos Wilder, James Beard Award-winning chef and president of Tucson City of…
His mother had not returned to Jerusalem since the family fled all those years ago, but, with Moran, she had visited the city and crossed the West Bank under the protection of Jordan’s diplomatic plates.“She remembered what it had been like to cross the level crossings, and they took her shoes and threw them in a warehouse. She was just afraid of reliving some of those memories.It was then that Moran first met members of his extended family – cousins, cousins of cousins. “Arab families are very large… The family I have in Gaza shelters in a church. They make…
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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the highly anticipated dates for Ionian Village’s 2024 summer programs. As a treasured tradition for young Orthodox Christians throughout the archdiocese, the Ionian Village continues to offer an immersive and transformative experience that connects participants to their faith, culture and heritage. The 2024 summer programs will take place on the breathtaking campus located on the shores of Glyfa Beach, offering participants the opportunity to engage in a life-changing spiritual journey while exploring the rich history and the dynamic culture of the region. The program dates are as follows: 1. IV Next: Thursday June…
A restaurant in Weston-super-Mare – which is the town’s only surviving thatched property – has been recognized for its historical significance. A blue English Heritage plaque has been installed in the old thatched cottage to celebrate notable people of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked. The old thatched roof Cottage was built in 1791 originally as a holiday home for the soldier and composer Reverend William Leeves. Rev Leeves was a lieutenant in the London Foot Guards who, at the age of 31, took holy orders and became rector of Wrington – traveling on horseback…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Almost everyone is on stage, and all the men and only 20 women are just players. That’s what a less inspired Shakespeare might have written about this year’s UN General Assembly leaders’ meeting, which ended Tuesday. For six days, a cavalcade of world leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly against a backdrop of mottled green and, more figuratively, diplomatic conflicts, reignited tensions and a litany of global crises. WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly Today, the speeches have been delivered, the right of reply has been duly exercised,…
An anonymous reader writes: U.S. Treasuries could face further selling pressure in the new year, judging by the country’s rising debt repayment bill. Estimated Annualized Interest Payments on U.S. Government Debt the pile surpassed $1 trillion at the end of last month, shows the Bloomberg analysis. This projected amount has doubled over the past 19 months compared to the equivalent figure predicted at the time. Estimated interest charges are calculated using U.S. Treasury data that shows the government’s monthly debt balances and the average interest it pays.Of course, the estimate of interest costs is different from what the Treasury actually…
November 11, 2023, 08:10 GMTImage source, Getty ImagesLegend, A memorial to Welsh soldiers stands at Mametz Wood in FranceThis weekend, people across Wales will meditate on the words of First World War poet John McCrae: “In the fields of honor the poppies blow.”However, for many people commemorating their fallen Welsh, neither poppies nor Flanders have much resonance.Up to 40% of Welsh soldiers served in other theaters of war and never set foot in Belgium or France.The 53rd (Welsh) Division, mainly from mid and north Wales, saw action in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.Yet while the 38th (Welsh) Division is…