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World War II (الحرب العالمية الثانية): A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world’s nations. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, marked by significant events such as the Holocaust, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the extensive use of tanks and aircraft. The war began with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. The aftermath of World War II led to the establishment of the United Nations and set the stage for the Cold War.
Al-Kindi: The Arab Pioneer of Cryptology & Frequency Analysis
One of the greatest Arab scholars, al-Kindi (الْكِنْدِي), was one of the pioneers of cryptology. How did he manage to decrypt messages?
The Arabic verb “tahatlara” (تَهَتْلَرَ): quadriliteral roots & Adolf Hitler
The Hans Wehr dictionary famously lists "tahatlara" (تَهَتْلَرَ), an unusual Arabic verb meaning "to behave like Adolf Hitler." This article delves into this rare quadriliteral verb, explaining its morphology, comparing it to other 4-root patterns, and briefly discussing Hitler's controversial presence in the Arab world and translations of "Mein Kampf."
