Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1826, Alexander Afanasyev, Russian ethnographer and author (died 1871) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Two Wars We All Fight and What The Iliad and The Odyssey Teach Us About Balance Within Our Own Lives

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

OPINION - A tragedy for some or for all? On wars, growth projections and economic impacts

Do wars negatively impact the economies of all participants? Do they impact economies across the globe? Is the impact uneven, and if so, to what extent?

Awate

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Extraction of Heroic Capital in Eritrea

Abstract: This essay examines how the Eritrean state converted the moral authority of the armed struggle into a durable political resource. It argues that the category of tegadalay (fighter) flattened unequal wartime experiences into a single claim of equal sacrifice, allowing ruling elites to extract legitimacy from the suffering of ordinary fighters. By separating fighters, []

IGN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Witches, Swords, and Vampires: The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Skill Trees Explained

From making enemies explode to summoning flocks of hungry birds, there's many ways to defeat your foes in The Blood of Dawnwalker -- IGN First explores the RPG's deep skill trees and combat system.

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· Jun 29, 2026

A 3-Day-Old Baby. An IT Student. A Missing Father. Three Stories That Show the True Cost of Trump’s War on Iran

While there is much talk of who ‘won’ and who ‘lost,’ it’s always the people who did not choose war who pay the ultimate price.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Shocking Truth About Russian Gasoline Prices!

Truth is the First Casualty and blahblahblah If you don't know the quote you don't know war (and if you don't know only poseurs use it without attribution to at least someonefrom Aeschylus to Binghamthen you don't know you're a Prole Pawn in the Great Game). So, with this out the way, hopefully we commence the understanding that:

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· Jun 23, 2026

10 Fighting Games Where the World Feels Bigger the More You Learn About It

Thanks to deep lore and story modes, these are the Fighting Games Where the World Feels Bigger the More You Learn About It.

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Related coverage for "The Two Wars We All Fight and What The Iliad and The Odyssey Teach Us About Balance Within Our Own Lives": Anadolu Agency — OPINION - A tragedy for some or for all? On wars, growth projections and economic impacts. Awate — The Extraction of Heroic Capital in Eritrea. IGN — Witches, Swords, and Vampires: The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Skill Trees Explained. Zeteo — A 3-Day-Old Baby. An IT Student. A Missing Father. Three Stories That Show the True Cost of Trump’s War on Iran. PravdaReport — The Shocking Truth About Russian Gasoline Prices!. DualShockers — 10 Fighting Games Where the World Feels Bigger the More You Learn About It