Stories about History from September, 2024
‘Houses yes, shacks no': The housing project that came out of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
Influenced by collective housing projects, the process involved architects, social workers, and the general population. Among the mottos of the period was "Houses are for the people. Down with exploitation"
Taiwan's ‘Iron Man of Asia’ is brought back into the limelight in a new documentary film
Taiwan's first silver medal at any Olympic Games remains an unknown figure, but a new documentary is shedding light on the 'Iron Man of Asia' of the 1960s.
From MENA to WANA: Why terminologies matter
By adopting WANA to describe the vast interconnected geographical region, we can better honor its rich diversity and the people who call it home.
Armenia's path out of Russia's orbit
A series of decisions taken by the government of Armenia in recent years signals the country moving further out of Russia's orbit of influence.
‘Crisis and revival of the Tatar national movement’: An interview with opposition media editor
Tatar publicist and editor-in-chief of the magazine Poistine, Ruslan Aysin is facing criminal charges in Russia for “rehabilitating Nazism.” This is retaliation for his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine.
Shaping Nepal's reading culture: An interview with Saguna Shah, founder of bOOkahOlics
Global Voices interviewed Saguna Shah, founder of bOOkahOlics, Nepal’s largest online book club, to explore her impact on transforming Nepal’s reading culture and connecting Nepali readers.