Medieval

Chechnya’s Leader Criticizes Russian Migration Law Changes, Calls for End to ‘Medieval Approaches’

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Grozny, Russia — Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia’s Chechen Republic, has publicly criticized proposed changes to Russia’s immigration laws, cautioning that intensifying scrutiny of migrants could worsen societal tensions. In a statement released on social media, Kadyrov articulated his concerns, suggesting that the approach currently being adopted was excessively aggressive and unproductive. Kadyrov’s concerns emerge amid growing anti-migrant sentiment following a violent incident in March at the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow, in which individuals from Tajikistan were implicated. The incident fueled widespread police operations targeting migrant communities, resulting in the deportation of thousands. Such … Read more

Unveiling the Medieval Origins: How Ancient Christian Ideals Shape Women’s Beauty Standards Today, Cambridge Scholar Reveals

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Cambridge, UK – Scholars at the University of Cambridge are shedding light on the origins of the idea that true beauty lies within and its impact on the control of women’s dress. According to a recent talk at the university, influential male writers in the third century used this Christian concept to manipulate and regulate how women presented themselves. Alexandra Zhirnova, a Cambridge scholar, highlighted the misogynistic views held by medieval Christian men towards women’s appearance as part of her research. She explained that as Christianity became integrated into patriarchal societies during the Middle Ages, … Read more