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Today in History: July 16-18

The Iraqi Baath Party takes power, Edward I issues his Edict of Expulsion, and more

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Today in History: July 13-15

The Ogaden War begins, a French officer discovers the Rosetta Stone, and more

Jul 15 •

Today in History: July 9-12

The Allies invade Sicily, Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton, and more

Jul 12 •

World roundup: July 9 2025

Stories from Lebanon, Mali, Brazil, and elsewhere

Jul 10 •

World roundup: July 8 2025

Stories from Israel-Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, and elsewhere

Jul 9 •

World roundup: July 7 2025

Stories from Israel-Palestine, South Africa, Ukraine, and elsewhere

Jul 8 •

💬 Ask Derek Anything for July 7-20, 2025

Welcome to Foreign Exchanges’ weekly subscriber discussion thread!

Jul 7 •

How to Invent a Renaissance, with Ada Palmer

A discussion of the Renaissance and why it looms so large European history.

Jul 7 •

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World roundup: July 4-6 2025

Stories from Israel-Palestine, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and elsewhere

Jul 7 •

World roundup: July 3 2025

Stories from Iran, Ethiopia, Colombia, and elsewhere

Jul 4 •

World roundup: July 2 2025

Stories from Israel-Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and elsewhere

Jul 3 •

World roundup: June 30-July 1 2025

Stories from Israel-Palestine, Malaysia, Mali, and elsewhere

Jul 2 •

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