French researcher Olivier Wieviorka has published ‘The Total History of the Second World War’ on the 80th anniversary of the ...

What is a dissident? In an autocracy, standing against the rulers could mean harassment, prison, torture, even death.

A New York Times Magazine article titled "A Professor Was Fired for Her Politics. Is That the Future of Academia?" tells the ...

In 2013, when Sandra Altherr, co-founder of the German NGO Pro Wildlife, began looking into the reptile trade in Europe, she wondered why people paid thousands of euros for little-known reptiles whose ...

Curated by historian Sadiah Boonstra and artist Sukiato Khurniawan, the show features powerful works by six artists that confront the lingering imprints of colonialism on society.

Explore 30 captivating maps that provide a deep understanding of the world, showcasing global trends in trade, population, and environmental challenges. The first map reveals how countries trade with ...

If the legislature really wanted to reduce the prison population, they would repeal these petty statutes like disorderly conduct and bail jumping.

Their state’s prison population compared to other states has their attention; per data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics through the end of 2023 measuring the prison populations per 100,000 ...