Conflicts & Empires

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How a Plant Changed the Course of World War One

In 1909, a German chemist synthesized ammonia from air. This discovery would allow Germany to manufacture explosives without Chilean mines — and prolong World War One by several years.

4 minMarch 16, 2026

Conflicts & Empires

How the Ottoman Empire Invented Globalization

Coffee, tulips, and trade routes: 600 years of forgotten connections. How an empire linked three continents before the word 'globalization' existed.

4 minMarch 14, 2026

Conflicts & Empires

Why the US and Israel Opened a Front Against Iran

Thirteen days of strikes. Tehran threatens to set the region ablaze. A look at the deep reasons behind a conflict reshaping the Middle East.

2 minMarch 13, 2026