In the aftermath of the Iraqi invasion in 1990, several cells of popular resistance arose throughout Kuwait. One of these groups was formed by 31 young men who took a collective oath to defend their native land. They called themselves the Al-Messilah Group. First, the group collected all the weapons they could get their hands on,… Continue reading Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum
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Following the Prophet Muhammad’s Battle of Uhud
The Battle of Uhud is the second most essential battle in Islamic history. The Uhud War took place in the valley of Mount Uhud near Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Battle of Uhud was a military conflict between the early Muslims and the Quraysh tribe that took place on March 23, 625 AD. According to the… Continue reading Following the Prophet Muhammad’s Battle of Uhud
DMZ, South/North Korea
For those keen on Korean War history I highly recommend a visit to Demilitarized Zone dividing the South and the North. My intention was stand at each side of the border and feel the impact of armistice. First it was the South Korean side and only one week later I was standing at the viewing… Continue reading DMZ, South/North Korea
Frog on the border 