historical
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Indeed, the world now faces another apparent contradiction, or at least a historical irony.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
So a bit of historical knowledge is essential to put U.S.-Saudi tensions in perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
"The Diocese of Meath conducted an extensive investigation - a theological commission studying his writings; a historical commission studying his life," Kenny explained.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Von Foerster and his co-authors then projected these historical figures into the future, calculating that thanks to ever-increasing growth, in the year 2026 our numbers would near infinity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
There are many such nods to the phenomenon of the circus in a historical sense, though it is hardly a traditional circus.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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