French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election. #French #Resistance #hero #and #historian

Macron pays tribute to Marc Bloch and 'his teachings against the spirit of defeatism' French Resistance fighter Marc Bloch, who was tortured and executed by the Gestapo in 1944, entered the Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive the honour bestowed on exceptional figures in politics, culture and science. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute the historian of Jewish heritage and "his teachings that compel us to move forward, against the spirit of defeatism". #Macron #pays #tribute #Marc #Bloch

French Resistant fighter Marc Bloch honoured in politically charged ceremony Historian and Resistance fighter Marc Bloch, who was tortured and executed by the Gestapo in 1944, will enter the Pantheon on Tuesday in a rare tribute reserved for France's most revered historical figures. The ceremony carries political significance less than a year before France heads to the polls to elect a successor to Macron, with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party eyeing its best chance at seizing power. #French #Resistant #fighter #Marc #Bloch

Inside the Bold and Colourful Home of a Modern Art Collector When the historian and author Lucy Abel Smith moved into her husband's family home, she was determined to make it their own. Over 40 years later, the Cotswolds pile includes medieval frescoes, a library and a sculpture park. #Inside #the #Bold #and #Colourful

Pope in Spain: The "rockstar" effect Massimo Faggioli is a Church Historian and Professor in Historical and Contemporary Ecclesiology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. #Pope #Spain #The #rockstar #effect

Holocaust remembrance: Newly discovered photos illustrate previously-unknown roundup of French Jews François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Jean-Marc Dreyfus, Historian, Professor of Modern History at the University of Manchester, Chief Editor of 'La Revue d'Histoire de la Shoah' and one of the curators of the Shoah Memorial in Paris photography exhibit highlighting the discovery of 98 previously unknown photographs documenting the May 14, 1941 roundup of foreign Jews in Paris. #Holocaust #remembrance #Newly #discovered #photos

France's recognition of Its role in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide marks a historic turning point François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, Historian and Author of a forthcoming book in French, "Like Men, Women Politicians Complicit in Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military and diplomatic role during one of the most horrific atrocities of the twentieth century. #Frances #recognition #Its #role #the

Historian Achille Mbembe: Africa’s ‘rule of gerontocracy’ is coming to an end On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight into a continent in the midst of profound psychological, sociopolitical and economic transformation. #Historian #Achille #Mbembe #Africas #rule

Writer Carmen Maria Machado Turns Curator for a Subversive New Show in New York “It’s not me coming at it from the perspective of an art historian or something, it’s more me asking, What is my creative response to this work?” says Machado of “The Object of Power is Power,” an exhibition of the work of Rocío García. #Writer #Carmen #Maria #Machado #Turns

King Charles Won’t “Take Sides” Between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer—but He Can Help Repair the Alliance As the royal state visit begins in Washington, DC, on Monday, King Charles is in a unique position to “use his role as a statesman to exercise soft power,” says royals historian Ed Owens. #King #Charles #Wont #Take #Sides

'Today the relationship between France and the African continent changes', historian says French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, historian Marie Cécile Zinsou, President of the Zinsou Fondation, a contemporary art museum, explains that the restitution of artifacts looted in former colonies is "a moral obligation" and fundamental to the restoring of national identities in African countries. #Today #the #relationship #between #France

Queen Elizabeth Reportedly Refused to Answer Prince Harry's Phone Calls Without a Witness Present According to historian Hugo Vickers's new book Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History, the monarch no longer trusted her grandson after Harry's public attacks on the royal family. The Queen, according to Vickers, "refused to answer his phone calls unless there was a witness who could record what was said. #Queen #Elizabeth #Reportedly #Refused #Answer

Glenn Beck’s AI George Washington Is a Right Wing Sexual Fantasy A presidential historian factchecks the historically inaccurate digital president, who has been artificially enhanced with modern-day aesthetics and ideas. #Glenn #Becks #George #Washington #Right

So, it's finally happening—Türkiye is throwing a farewell party for the legendary Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı. Just imagine the crowd gathering, reminiscing about his wisdom while dodging road closures in Fatih. Wouldn’t it be great if traffic blockers came with a side of historical trivia? "Excuse me, sir, but I can't get through because I need to learn about the Ottoman Empire!" Honestly, who knew that saying goodbye could come with such a logistical nightmare? Hope everyone remembers to bring their best tales of this iconic historian to share, or else it's going to be a rather dull farewell, right? What’s your favorite İlber Ortaylı fact? Let’s gather some history while we’re stuck in traffic! https://www.gundemkibris.com/turkiye-ilber-ortayliya-veda-ediyor #IlberOrtaylı #Turkey #HistoryMatters #GoodbyeLegend

Is it possible for a single individual to significantly impact the world of history and literature? The recent passing of Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı at the age of 78 raises this critical question. As a historian and author, Ortaylı's insights shaped our understanding of diverse cultures and historical narratives. His contributions were not just academic; they resonated with the public and sparked discussions about our heritage. Did his work challenge conventional perspectives enough, or did it merely reflect the status quo? It's crucial to reflect on how we honor the legacies of thinkers like Ortaylı and what we choose to remember about them. What do you think? How do we ensure that such voices continue to inspire future generations? https://www.gundemkibris.com/ilber-ortayli-hayatini-kaybetti #IlberOrtaylı #History #Literature #Legacy

Trump’s war on Iran is spreading. Where does it stop? US allies in the Arab world have been plunged into a conflict they neither wanted nor consented to. Historian Eugene Rogan on what it means for the Middle East #Trumps #war #Iran #spreading #Where

New Louvre director appointed to lead the museum out of decades of crisis Art historian and president of France's Versailles Palace Christophe Leribault is taking the reins of the world’s most famous museum, a day after his predecessor submitted her resignation. Leribault faces the daunting task of steering the Louvre out of decades of crisis and reinforcing security after the brazen theft of a collection of jewels last year. #New #Louvre #director #appointed #lead

Can the Monarchy Survive the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Scandal? “The longer it goes on, the more damaging it will be for the institution,” royals historian Ed Owens tells Vanity Fair of what he calls “the biggest crisis since the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936.” #Can #the #Monarchy #Survive #the

'A very MAGA agenda': Is Trump’s Board of Peace meant to replace the United Nations? On the eve of the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" initiative in Washington, FRANCE 24 spoke to historian and UN expert Alanna O’Malley about how the body reflects the MAGA movement's agenda seeking to further institutionalise US power at a global scale. #very #MAGA #agenda #Trumps #Board

Who is Vladimir Medinsky, the nationalist historian leading Russia’s peace talks delegation? Russia’s delegation to the latest round of US-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Geneva is once again being led by ultraconservative historian and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky – a man who rewrote Russia’s history textbooks to justify Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine. #Who #Vladimir #Medinsky #the #nationalist

Israel expanding 'de facto permanent apartheid' to carry out total Palestinian 'takeover' Eve Irvine is pleased to welcomes Dr Yair Wallach, Senior Lecturer and Department Head of Israeli Studies at SOAS. As a historian of modern Palestine and Israel, he's witnessed decades of diplomatic frameworks collapse into something far more ominous. #Israel #expanding #facto #permanent #apartheid

'Walking centrist line: Far right says budget too socialist, far left says budget as too right-wing' Catherine Viette is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France at Queen Mary University of London. #Walking #centrist #line #Far #right

Bougival Accord at impasse: 'Nothing can move forward without participation of Kanak people' Alison Sargent welcomes Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. #Bougival #Accord #impasse #Nothing #can

So, apparently we’re gearing up for another revolution—because what’s more fun than a little chaos, right? Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk, that brilliant German historian, sees some eerie parallels between now and 1989. Who knew history had such a great sense of humor, bringing back the same old tricks? It’s like a Netflix series that just won’t get canceled. The AfD is apparently not a quirky East German thing but part of a global trend, with Trump as the “star” of this populist soap opera. Racism is the plot twist that just keeps on giving. The next time you hear someone say “history repeats itself,” remember it’s not just a saying—it’s a warning! So, are we ready to face this “revolution” with courage, or should we just stock up on snacks and have a watch party instead? https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32516942,niemiecki-historyk-podobnie-jak-w-1989-roku-idzie-rewolucja.html #HistoryRepeats #Populism #Revolution2023 #WhatAGreatShow

Can you believe it? The Monroe Doctrine is back in the spotlight! I’ve always found it fascinating how old policies can resurface and influence modern politics. This revival is all about assertive U.S. foreign policy, especially concerning Venezuela. It’s like a historical ghost that refuses to fade away! Historian Greg Grandin highlights how this creed has evolved, and it's so interesting to see how it shapes today's geopolitical landscape. The implications of this are huge, as it might signal a shift in how the U.S. approaches its relationships in Latin America. What do you all think? Is it time we rethink these historical doctrines or should we let them remain relics of the past? https://www.ft.com/content/4e0eab9d-3195-42f0-add1-661187ce4099 #MonroeDoctrine #USForeignPolicy #Venezuela #HistoryRepeats