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'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity

The latest international buzz surrounding Taiwan Travelogue, the novel by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ that won the 2026 International Booker Prize, is not merely about literature; it is about…

By Elena Rossi · July 29, 2026

Viking Age: Adaptability, Trade, and Statecraft Over Brutality

Their violence was often merely an engine for economic restructuring, revealing them as sophisticated merchants rather than mere raiders.

By Imani Sutton · July 29, 2026

Roman Stability Hinged on Consensus, Not Just Swords

Ancient empires maintained power not through force alone, but by mastering public goodwill and systemic reform.

By Nikhil Raghavan · July 28, 2026