Monthly Archives: January 2015

Remnants of War in Iraq

Posted on January 6, 2015 by briansandberg

In war, there are always things left behind. “When the American troops left Iraq three years ago, they left behind a fragile country that collapsed into civil war. They also left behind the detritus of soldiers’ lives that, in the … Continue reading →

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Burial Politics and Intolerance in France

Posted on January 5, 2015 by briansandberg

Originally posted on Cluster for the Study of Religious Violence:
Burial politics and intolerance seem to have been involved in an incident concerning the burial of a Roma (gypsy) baby during the holidays in France. The mayor of the town…

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French Legion d’honneur and Economic Crisis

Posted on January 3, 2015 by briansandberg

The French Legion d’honneur (Legion of Honor), which was created by Napoléon I, periodically creates controversy. The famed Legion d’honneur is granted for military and civil service to the French nation, but the honor has a long and complex history. … Continue reading →

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American Historical Association 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by briansandberg

The American Historical Association 2015 Annual Meeting opens in New York City today.  Thousands of professors, instructors, independent researchers, research librarians, and graduate students in history will be attending the largest historical conference in North America over the next several … Continue reading →

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