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Defining Islamic: The Perspective of a Historian

by Snowy Fictions | Jan 6, 2023 | History, The World

Controversial words are powerful. The term ‘Islamic’ or ‘Islamism’ will always provoke a reaction. This applies regardless of where you live, your profession or personal beliefs. Usually, this reaction is an emotional one due to understandable reasons. Islam has many...

The Apocalypse In The 21st Century

by Snowy Fictions | Sep 24, 2022 | History, The World

Apocalyptic thinking has dominated the 21st century. But it’s not a new phenomenon. Concerns and fears of the end times have shaped much of human history, whether one looks at the Norse prophecy of Ragnarök, a Mayan calendar or manuscript culture around 1000 A.D....