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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Making sense of Bangladesh's Hadi effect' shaping the vote

After the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi in December and the funeral that drew hundreds of thousands of people into the heart of Dhaka, the nation briefly convulsed with grief. Then, as it almost always does, the emotion receded. Even martyrdom has a shelf life in public memory. Ordinary people, burdened by survival, do not grieve indefinitely. Mourning fades and life intrudes. Bangladesh has seen this before.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: D'Angelo and the Brilliant Prescience of Black Messiah'

D'Angelo's Black Messiah functions as a de facto final album confronting mortality and legacy with prophetic, martyrdom-themed social and political commentary.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Medieval Books: Thomas Becket and His World - Medievalists.net

Thomas Becket rose from a merchant's son to chancellor and archbishop; conflict with Henry II led to his murder and subsequent medieval martyr cult.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
3 months ago

How censorship turns ordinary men into martyrs

Attempts to suppress speech often amplify the suppressed message, creating martyrs and increasing interest and belief in prohibited ideas.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Their son was shot by police in Bangladesh's 2024 protests. They still want justice

Sayed's death symbolizes the tragic cost of political protests in Bangladesh, reflecting a significant national crisis.
Social justice
fromeuronews
6 months ago

Video. Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe

Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi was honored for his martyrdom and commitment to honesty after being murdered in 2007.
Writing
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Banned Bible book names Roman who pierced Jesus at the crucifixion

The article discusses the legend of Longinus, the soldier who pierced Jesus, and his transformation into a Christian martyr.
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