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The Earth’s magnetic field is far from constant. We can track its shifts in rocks that melt and then resolidify. Archaeological finds containing once-burned rocks can be precisely dated using this method. By utilizing the ancient orientation of the Earth’s magnetic field, scientists have been able to piece together the history of military conquests in ancient Judea.

How words like ‘apartheid,’ ‘land theft,’ and ‘ethnic cleansing’ have entered the mainstream conversation

As Israeli lynch mobs roam the streets attacking Palestinians, and as Israeli war planes drop bombs on Gaza, it’s essential to understand how we arrived at this moment.

Why is dreaming of return laudable for Jews but pathological for Palestinians? Since World War II, the international bodies that oversee refugees have developed a clear ethical principle: People who want to return home should be allowed to do so.

The attempts by settlers to forcibly displace Palestinian families have set off a catastrophe.

Violence and defiance in Palestine, the return of Austro-Marxism, and more reports and analysis from five continents

The Biggest Myths About Socialism. Black Eyed Peas - Street Livin'. Donald Jr.'s Testimony Summarized: 'I Do Not Recall'. Google Employees Quit Over Military Drone Program - Project Maven. Why Israelis and Palestinians Both Claim Jerusalem.

Palestinians slam new 'breach of loyalty' legislation as 'extremely racist' and a violation of international law.

Abbas: 'Israel killed Oslo Accords. Future negotiations to take place within context of international community' ■ Deputy chief of Fatah: 'freezing recognition of Israel is an option'