Posts Tagged ‘stronghold’

Violence Hits Cartel Stronghold As Mexico Nabs Son Of ‘El Chapo’ Before Biden Visit

Ovidio Guzmán, nicknamed “the Mouse,” had not been one of El Chapo’s better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago. Source

How to flip a GOP stronghold: be a normal politician

Why were Democrats seemingly able to by and large defy history and avoid a catastrophic result in the midterms? Across the country, Democrats successfully defended seats that Republicans had confidently expected to pick up, while also adding wins in gubernatorial races in five swing states that flipped from Trump to Biden in 2020. There are […]

Unique swords discovered in Byzantine Empire stronghold

(NaturalNews) (Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of Art History reported that archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed “rare and unique” swords in a heavily fortified city of the Byzantine Empire. The iron weapons are ring-pommeled swords, meaning the pommel or rounded knob at the end of the handle is shaped like a … [Read More…] […]

Russia Claim Seizure of Major Ukrainian Stronghold

28 May, 2022 15:04 HomeRussia & FSU Russia claims seizure of major Ukrainian stronghold A top Ukrainian official had earlier admitted that Liman in Donetsk Region had fallen Russian servicemen are seen in Mariupol, Donetsk People’s Republic. © Sputnik/Ilya Pitalev Russian forces together with those from the Donetsk People’s Republic have taken over the Ukrainian […]

The Conquest of Anglesey and the Destruction of Druidism’s Last Stronghold

With a reputation for their savagery, the destruction of the Anglesey Druids and conquest of the Welsh Isle of Anglesey by the Romans put an end to the last pagan corner of Wales in 77 AD. But was this image of savage and blood thirsty Druids just a Roman dramatization  Read more Section:  News Ancient […]

Derbent: Contested Ancient City Stronghold on the Silk Road

Nestled between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, the Russian city of Derbent and its famed citadel tells the story of ancient power struggles to control the Silk Road trade route which stretched between Western Europe and Asia. Remembered by many as the oldest city in Russia, nowadays the battle continues for control of […]

After 6 Years the Apache Stronghold Is Still Fighting to Save Oak Flat

Indigenous nations are continuing their fight against a proposed copper mine at a sacred Apache site in Arizona – a six year battle which has lasted through three administrations. On March 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture rescinded their approval for a proposed copper mine which threatens land sacred to the San Carlos Apache and […]

The strategic importance of Ma’rib: Saudi-backed Hadi’s ‘last stronghold’

Middle East Observer February 25, 2021 Description: TV report on the strategic importance of Ma’rib province for the fate of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, particularly following reports that Sana’a-led forces were on the verge of taking control over the entire Ma’rib governate. Source: Al Maydeen TV Date: Feb 20, 2021 (Important Note: Please help us keep producing […]

Meet a Jewish Woman Who Lives in the Former Stronghold of the Aryan Nations

Butler lost control of the land after the Southern Poverty Law Center, an anti-hate group, won a legal judgment against him in 2000. By the following year, the buildings had been demolished, but Butler’s influence persisted. Northern Idaho remains a stronghold for white supremacist organizations in the United States. In a photo taken in 1995, […]

Meet a Jewish woman who lives in the former stronghold of Neo-Nazis

Andie Bond can almost see the one-time bastion of the American neo-Nazi movement from her house. Bond, 34, is from St. Louis, Missouri, a city with a robust Jewish population. Now she’s one of just two Jews living in Wallace, Idaho, a town of fewer than 1,000 residents that abuts the Aryan Nations compound from […]

Meet a Jewish woman living in a former Aryan Nations stronghold

JTA — Andie Bond can almost see the one-time bastion of the American neo-Nazi movement from her house. Bond, 34, is from St. Louis, Missouri, a city with a robust Jewish population. Now she’s one of just two Jews living in Wallace, Idaho, a town of fewer than 1,000 residents that abuts the Aryan Nations […]

Apache Stronghold Lawsuit Over Oak Flat Halts Transfer To Mining Company

By Apache Stronghold, Popular Resistance. January 17, 2021 Ab0ve photo: Just Seeds. After Apache File Lawsuit and Place Lien on Oak Flat, Federal Judge Orders Injunction Hearing and Forest Service Delays Land Transfer. Apache Stronghold, on behalf of traditional Apache religious and cultural leaders, placed a lien on Oak Flat on Wednesday, January 13, with the Pinal County Recorder’s Office.  […]

Canaanite Stronghold From the Time of the Judges Found in Israel

An ancient Canaanite stronghold has been unearthed in Israel. It is believed to date back to the time of the Judges whose history is recounted in the Bible. The discovery is telling experts a lot about the ancient Canaanites and Philistines and the politics and wars in the period of the Judges. The fortress is […]

Ranthambore Fort: Rajasthani Stronghold and Center of Chauhan Culture

Located in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, it is widely believed that Ranthambore Fort was constructed during the 10 th century AD. It has also been suggested that the hill fort was actually built during the 12 th century. Due to its strategic location between northern and central India, Ranthambore Fort was an important […]

3,500-Year-Old Pig Figurines Found in Ancient Polish Stronghold

Archaeologists working on a prehistoric settlement in Poland have discovered two tiny pig figurines, miraculously found intact after 3,500 years. The ancient relics can help experts to better understand prehistoric society in the middle of the second millennium BC, in this part of Europe. The remarkable figures were found in Maszkowice (Małopolska) on a mountain […]

Dumbarton Castle: Ancient Stronghold and Symbol of Scottish Defiance

The wild and diverse landscapes of Scotland are filled with remnants of its rich and proud history that spans many centuries. From the Hebrides islands, to the border regions and all the way to the wild Scottish Highlands, the history of Scotland can be felt and seen everywhere. And amongst the major reminders of this […]

Stronghold of all the world’s seeds in the Global Seed Vault reaches the one million mark

(Natural News) The world’s largest repository of crop seeds recently celebrated its 10th-year anniversary. And to mark the occasion, it received shipments of more than 70,000 additional crop varieties from a total of 23 different institutions for it to store. This new shipment just about bumped up its number of stored seeds […]

US Will Turn #Ghouta Into a Full-Fledged Terrorist Stronghold

“This is not the first time that the US and Western countries have signaled their support to armed terrorist groups,” Brig. Gen. Hetham Hassun, a Syrian military analyst, told Sputnik Arabic. “We witnessed similar information and diplomatic campaigns to support jihadists before the liberation of Aleppo and Homs. Now exactly the same is taking place in Ghouta. Western countries train […]

Mathematics a stronghold of objective truth

In the end, the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable that they should make that claim sooner or later: the logic of their position demanded it. Not merely the validity of experience, but the very existence of external reality, was tacitly denied […]

Iraq launches offensive to retake ISIS stronghold Hawija near Kirkuk

“At the dawn of a new day, we announce the launch of the first stage of the liberation of Hawija, in accordance with our commitment to our people to liberate all Iraqi territory and eradicate groups that support terror,” Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said in a Thursday statement, as quoted by AFP. READ MORE: Iraq plans […]

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