Dr. Danforth, a scholar with expertise in U.S.-Turkish relations, has an extensive background in history and has contributed to major publications on topics related to Turkey, U.S. foreign policy, and the Middle East.

Gregory Melikian, a WWII veteran, joined President Trump at a wreath-laying for the 75th V-E Day anniversary. Known as 'the Peacemaker', he had plans for Moscow, thwarted by COVID-19. The ceremony highlighted American perseverance and victory.

Nicholas Hoult rehearses lines for 'The Great,' a Hulu comedy about Catherine the Great's rise to power. The series, set in East London, portrays a fictionalized Russian court.

96-year-old WWII veteran, Sgt. Gregory Melikian, joined a wreath-laying ceremony with President Trump to mark Victory in Europe Day despite COVID-19 risks. His participation underscored his commitment to commemorating the event, despite health risks noted by his family.

The article recounts the experiences of WWII veterans on VE Day's 75th anniversary. It highlights Gregory Melikian's key role in transmitting Germany's surrender message and features personal reflections from other veterans, altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sarah Cameron, a history professor at the University of Maryland, specializes in genocide, environmental history, and Central Asian societies. Her book, 'The Hungry Steppe,' explores the Stalinist-induced Kazakh famine of 1930-33, a result of forced collectivization.

The film series titled 'Perspectives on WWII: The Eastern Front' explores various viewpoints of World War II focused on the Eastern European front.

Keith Brown, ASU professor, discusses the origins and impacts of conspiracy theories, especially during election periods, and the role of misinformation.

Sonic Overload examines the role of polystylism in late Soviet music, focusing on composers Alfred Schnittke and Valentin Silvestrov. It explores their musical responses to cultural and informational excesses, presenting a detailed cultural and historical analysis based on archival research and interviews.

Ana Hedberg Olenina's book explores the impact of early 20th-century physiological psychology on art, particularly in Russia. It discusses how these theories influenced filmmakers, actors, and literary scholars, and examines the broader cultural implications.