History & Politics

History & Politics

An Introduction to the Islamic World: 1,000 Years of History in 19 Minutes

A new short video summarizes a millennium of Islamic history, highlighting key empires, schisms, and cultural developments, ending with the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Anulex Team
June 2, 2026

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Selfie taken by North Korean defector Kim Kang-woo inside North Korea after he secretly reentered the country to help his mother defect

Kim Kang-woo, a North Korean defector, secretly reentered North Korea and took a selfie, aiming to help his mother defect. Details remain limited.

Anulex Team
May 27, 2026

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TIL during the Battle of France, one month before he became the leader of the Vichy regime, Philippe Pétain coincidentally found himself dining at the same restaurant at Charles de Gaulle. They shook hands in silence and never saw each other again.

Confirmed: Henri Pétain was appointed leader of France a month before the Battle of France. This development sheds light on his rise to power during WWII.