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Cangue: The crushing mantle of...

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and...

Bravery of the first amphibious...

Bravery of the first amphibious combat unit...

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and dishonour in imperial China

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and dishonour in imperial China In centuries past, before the rise of modern justice, some punishments in China targeted not only the body, but the spirit. One of the most feared was the cangue: a heavy wooden collar locked around the neck, trapping its wearer in public view. From the Song Dynasty to the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, this device, often weighing 10 to 100 pounds, was used for crimes like theft, adultery, or disobedience. READ ALSO: Between Israel and Sheikh Salem al-Harsh: A story...
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Down Memory Lane

They called him...

They called him “The Stupid” - and that was exactly what he wanted When Navy sailor Douglas Hegdahl was captured during the Vietnam War and...
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From The Archives

Between Israel and...

Between Israel and Sheikh Salem al-Harsh: A story of courage and conviction Sheikh Salem al-Harsh shaking hands with Golda Meir.. moments before shocking everyone with...
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From The Archives

Venture Smith’s courageous...

Venture Smith’s courageous journey from slavery to freedom, by Gift Luckson Venture Smith (1729–1805) was a remarkable African man who survived enslavement and left one...
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Poet's corner

My Lord, Tell...

My Lord, Tell me Where to Keep your Bribe, by Prof. Niyi Osundare Prof Niyi Osundare boldly lampoons and ridicules Judges And NJC in an...
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Poet's corner

Dear Dad, by...

Dear Dad, by Aisha Musa Dear Dad, I can't believe you've left this world Earlier today, I found myself Praying for your health Instead of praying for...
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Poet's corner

We meet to...

We long for each other We meet with each other We yearn for each other We fight with each other We learn from each other And lean on each other Then we part from each other
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Poetic Wednesdays Initiative...

Poetic Wednesdays Initiative hosts first International Poetry Festival in Kano The Poetic Wednesdays Initiative has ignited a thrilling excitement in the hearts of poetry lovers...
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Poet's corner

The Slave Drivers,...

The Slave Drivers, by Ibrahim Chiroma (Ba'aba) Who said the Slaveships are gone? That slavery is dead. The slaves are free I saw a slave ship standing tall...
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Poet's corner

The yawn of...

The yawn of armageddon, by Ibrahim Chiroma (Ba'aba) The Middle of the earth The Fountain of knowledge The birth place of Monotheism. The Centre of conflicts. The mother of...
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