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The Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Martina Richard and Karolin Loch from the Civil Peace Service of AGIAMONDO Today's guests are Martina Richard and Karolin Loch and we talk about virtual memory places, moving museums into the digital realm, and the importance of meaningful dealing with the past processes after times of mass violence.  https://lnkd.in/eSxumj2e

The Pirate Republic: A Forgotten Golden Age of Piracy #link https://amzn.to/4f8XHV0 Colin Woodard's The Republic of Pirates delves into the thrilling and often overlooked era of Caribbean piracy. This historical biography paints a vivid picture of the infamous buccaneers who once ruled the waves. In the early 18th century, a group of daring pirates, including the legendary Blackbeard and Calico Jack, established a pirate republic in the Bahamas. This short-lived maritime utopia, where pirates enjoyed freedom and equality, challenged the established order of the British and Spanish empires. Woodard's meticulous research brings to life the exploits of these seafaring adventurers, their battles with naval forces, and their audacious raids on merchant ships. He explores the complex social dynamics within the pirate republic, where former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves united under a common cause. The book delves into the political and economic factors that fueled the rise and fall of this pirate haven. It also examines the impact of piracy on the broader historical context of the 18th century, including its influence on the American Revolution. The Republic of Pirates is a captivating read for history enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone interested in the golden age of piracy. It offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating period of history, revealing the untold stories of these maritime rebels. #book #history #biography #truehistory #nonfiction #bookworm #bookrecommendation #pirate #piracy #caribbean #goldenageofpiracy #blackbeard #calicojack #maritimehistory #founditonamazon

The EU action plan against trafficking in cultural goods, adopted on 13 December 2022, aims to deter organised criminal networks effectively, to address evolving security threats and to protect cultural heritage within and beyond the EU. https://lnkd.in/dDpkATKQ AnySolution SL Dolores Ordoñez, PhD Rosa Pozas PersLab AUTH Petros Patias Vasiliki Fragkoulidou Charalampos Georgiadis KIKLO Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) Giorgos Triantafyllou ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence Marios Tzouvaras Dante Abate Turun yliopisto - University of Turku Carolina Islas Sedano Anthony Cassar Heritage Malta Chris Vastenhoud Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Cellock Ltd Haris Zacharatos, PhD NEURALTECH Dimitris G. Karadimas Nadia Magnenat Thalmann Olga Veiga Hellenic Police

Palmira Brummett, Mapping the Ottomans: Sovereignty, Territory, and Identity in the Early Modern Mediterranean, Cambridge University Press (2015). https://lnkd.in/dnDUZm5x

Terrorism and fundamentalism are, directly and indirectly, orchards through specific modus by non-state actors, but what about classified enigma, which is prepared in organic policies and with the help of nefarious sympathizers? Thus, each policy speaks louder and louder as the mitigating scenarios decline; therefore, all rhetoric and articulation must be proverbs in true spirit and with doable implementation. Abid Mehmood Khan AHC.

Charles Malik: a different model of a modern Middle Eastern intellectual. Martin Kramer explains for The Philos Project, The Charles Malik Institute https://lnkd.in/dYYe6jAv

Evidence continues to surface about the utterly biased stance the United Nations current leadership is consistently taking against Israel, including blatant lies and realty distortions. This international organization, with a mission statement to promote peace and collaborations among nations, has turned under what seems to be a devote #antisemite, to #terrorist groups most valued ally. #internationalrelations #publicsafety #terrorism https://lnkd.in/exWUh3hb

Click the link below to watch the full recording of our recent Indigo Talk with Dr. Andrea Bartoli, “Opening Pathways to Peace: The Role of Dialogue in Times of Conflict.”

The EU action plan against trafficking in cultural goods, adopted on 13 December 2022, aims to deter organised criminal networks effectively, to address evolving security threats and to protect cultural heritage within and beyond the EU. It builds on existing EU activity and addresses ongoing challenges by improving prevention and detection of crimes by market participants and cultural heritage institutions; strengthening law enforcement and judicial capabilities; boosting