
Resources: Belief Dissent and Political Pluralism
Displaying 13 - 24 of 62'Between the Devil and the Host: Imagining Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland': A Book Launch, Featuring Author Michael Ostling
Between the Devil and the Host' explores the phenomenon of witchcraft in Poland, offering insights from over 200 witch trials. It is the first English work detailing historical witchcraft perceptions in Poland. Ostling's academic background enriches his interpretation.
ASU Melikian Center CLI Event: Armenian Culture Night
The Critical Languages Institute has rescheduled Armenian Culture Night to June 28, combining it with Indonesian and Persian Culture Night.
Warrior Knowledge: Using the Humanities to Connect Soldiers and Civilians. - Watson Institute, Brown University
Brown University received a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a program to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians through humanities studies, including books and films. The project emphasizes understanding and dialogue across cultural and experiential divides.
Bridging the gap between ASU and Kosovo with solar power. - The Arizona Republic
Shahin Berisha, a Fulbright Scholar from Kosovo, collaborates with ASU to revamp the University of Pristina's engineering program, shifting focus from coal to renewable energy. This initiative, supported by various U.S. grants, aims to modernize education and reduce pollution in Kosovo.
National Endowment for the Humanities grant brings "Irregular Warfare: The Experiences across the Civil-Military Divide" to life. - Watson Institute, Brown University
A $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to Brown University supports a project aiding veterans and civilians in exploring war through humanities. It includes reading programs and discussions, enhancing understanding across cultural divides.
The man who stopped the war: 97-year-old recalls VE Day coded message. - The Guardian
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.
Project GO provides ROTC students global opportunities. - The State Press
Project GO, funded by the Department of Defense, offers ROTC students scholarships for language and cultural training abroad. The annual leadership meeting highlighted the importance of cultural awareness for future military officers.
Crossing borders through teachers' memories and identities
The article explores the identity and experiences of a Baku-Armenian refugee teacher in Armenia, highlighting the ethnic tensions and integration challenges faced due to historical conflicts and displacements.
Kosovo Serbia Agreement Could Sway US Election
The US-Serbia-Kosovo economic agreement was portrayed as a step towards peace. However, its timing and presentation in an election year suggest it was crafted to influence US swing state voters by appealing to Jewish and ethnic Albanian communities.
Phoenix World War II veteran joins Trump for a wreath-laying ceremony. - KTAR
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.
This Is Not History's Catherine the Great. - The New York Times
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.
Putin, Ukraine, and the International Criminal Court - Op-Ed in LA Times
The International Criminal Court has started an investigation into potential war crimes by Russia in Ukraine. Challenges include gathering evidence and legal limitations preventing swift action against Russian leadership, including President Putin.