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Honour and Hospitality: How Pashtunwali Shaped the Taliban’s Dealings with the World. AI-Generated.
The Ancient Code That Guides the Pashtuns aka Pashtunwali In the rugged valleys of eastern Afghanistan, where time seems to stand still, there exists a powerful code of life called Pashtunwali. It is not written in law books or constitutions, yet it governs millions. For the Pashtun people—Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group—this ancient code defines how to act with honor, courage, and respect.
By Inzamam Ul Haq7 months ago in History
Ashes in Her Eyes: A Child’s Memory of War
Ashes in Her Eyes: A Child’s Memory of War She doesn’t remember when the sky changed color. One day it was blue—bright and full of clouds shaped like rabbits. The next, it was gray, thick with smoke, and roaring louder than any storm she'd ever heard. Mila was only six when the war came to her street, and by the time it left, nothing was the same—not her house, not her teddy bear, and not her heart.
By Wings of Time 7 months ago in History
The Forgotten Whaling Ports of the Eastern Seaboard
On a foggy morning in 1847, a solitary figure stood on a creaking New England pier, staring out into a gray and endless horizon. The brine of the Atlantic clung to his coat, and somewhere in the mist, a ship’s bell tolled. Around him, the harbor groaned with life: men heaving barrels of whale oil onto carts, the smell of salted blubber drifting through the air, gulls circling with their mournful cries. It was the heartbeat of a world now almost forgotten—a world where tiny coastal towns lit the globe with the oil of giants from the sea.
By The Iron Lighthouse7 months ago in History
Chevrolet Nomad 1955. A Timeless American Icon.
The 1955 Chevrolet Nomad is one of the most iconic and admired cars in American automotive history. With its unique blend of style, performance, and practicality, the Nomad stands out as a classic station wagon that captured the imagination of car lovers across generations. It was more than just a vehicle—it was a bold statement of design and innovation at a time when the U.S. car industry was booming with creativity.
By USA daily update 7 months ago in History
The Ophanim: Unraveling the Mystery of the Wheel Angels
The Ophanim: Unraveling the Mystery of the Wheel Angels When we picture an angel, we often envision a serene figure with magnificent wings, a gentle countenance, and a benevolent aura. But within the celestial hierarchy, there exists an order of angels whose appearance is far more abstract, powerful, and enigmatic. These are the Ophanim, the so-called "wheel angels," whose very form defies human understanding and whose purpose is tied to the most profound mystery of the divine throne.
By Sthephanie7 months ago in History
Ghost Towns You Can Actually Visit
There’s a special hush that settles over a ghost town. Its not just silence, its history holding its breath. Wooden sidewalks creak underfoot, doors hang slightly ajar, and the wind whistles through empty window frames like a ghostly flute. Visiting a ghost town isn’t like strolling through a museum or a park. It’s stepping into a paused moment in time, where the bustle of miners, shopkeepers, and schoolchildren faded long ago.
By The Iron Lighthouse7 months ago in History
