Tuesday, March 26, 2024

26 Mar

A Double Crash - say no more

In the golden age of aviation, flying was an exhilarating and daring affair, reserved for the privileged few. Taking to the skies was a thrilling experience, and even something as mundane as sending mail by air sparked wonder and amusement among onlookers, like the residents of Tiberius in the 1930s, who marveled at the...

Thursday, March 14, 2024

14 Mar

Postcard from the past - Jews are unwanted

Would you believe it? Back in the late 19th century, there was a lot of prejudice against Jewish people. Surprising, right? Well, meet Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist who actually came up with the term "antisemitism" in 1879. He used this fancy term to describe hostility towards Jews. He introduced it in his publication,...
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