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In an interview, Olivier Roy explains that populists, in seeking to restore a mythical people, rather reveal the disappearance of the cultures they claim to defend, warning that their failure to instigate a genuine cultural renaissance could lead to authoritarian drifts. #Populisme #ContreRévolutionCulturelle #OlivierRoy (translated)

The author rejected the idea that Stalin had been surprised by Hitler’s preparations to attack, saying Soviet intelligence, foreign governments, military reports and defectors had repeatedly warned Moscow. The author argued that Stalin had not lacked information but had made a political calculation; the post ended before specifying what he sought to avoid. https://t.co/kr6eZYCFc9 #Stalin #History #WWII #RU #DE

"Translated from the Future" - Capsule event with Xia Jia, Milena Adam, and Wolfgang Tress moderated by Felix Meyer zu Venne October 14, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM | Otherland (Bergmannstraße 25, 10961 Berlin) Let us imagine we could bridge decades in cryosleep until incurable diseases are defeated. But what does it feel like to awaken in a world where our friends and relatives are no longer there? And what does a world look like where a pandemic has resulted in only children living there? On the third evening of "Translated from the Future," the question arises of how to translate feelings that one does not (yet) know. Time: 8 PM Location: Otherland Bookstore, Bergmannstraße 25 10961 Berlin Admission: Free - please register by emailing [email protected] Language: English Xia Jia writes science fiction, engages academically with the genre, and translates. She teaches Chinese literature at Jiaotong University in Xi’an as a professor. Her style is described as "Porridge Science Fiction" because her stories are sprinkled with numerous elements atypical of the genre, such as references to myths. Her short stories "In the Clouds," "Night Walk of the Dragon Horse," and "Tongtong’s Summer" have been published in capsule publications. Milena Adam is a translator and interpreter from French and English. For Matthes & Seitz Berlin, she has translated works by Sandra Newman, Eileen Myles, Ken Kesey, Alain Damasio, and Cal Flyn, among others. She lives in Berlin. Lucie Rico and Milena Adam were shortlisted for the PRIX Premiere #5 (2024/25). Felix Meyer zu Venne is a sinologist, translator, and Chinese teacher. Since 2018, he has been part of the editorial team of the science fiction magazine "Kapsel"; since 2021, he has been a co-editor of the magazine. He has translated works by Jia Pingwa, Xia Jia, Jiang Bo, Baoshu, Regina Kanyu Wang, and Chi Hui into German. Wolfgang Tress is a co-owner of the Otherland Bookstore in Berlin, which has specialized in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and role-playing games in German and English for over 25 years. His favorite quote is from Ursula K. Le Guin's essay "The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction": "The stories we tell ourselves create the reality in which we live." (translated)

A research project has shown that the myth of Adolf Hitler as a successful highway builder is disproven, as only 17 kilometers of highway were completed in Austria by the construction stop in 1942, and the construction sites exhibited catastrophic conditions. #Hitler #Autobahn #Mythos (translated)

Mythology of the British Isles by Geoffrey Ashe Beginning with the giant Albion, after whom the country was once named, Geoffrey Ashe explores the myths whose roots lie in the different British regions. Taking in fairy-folk, druids and King Lear, and the tales of Merlin and King Arthur that continue to hold sway in the nationâ€s imagination, he uncovers their sources and underlying ideas as well as their handling in tradition and literature. An unforgettable and illuminating exploration of the legends of the British Isles. From the misty centuries of British and Irish prehistory to the height of the dark age, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk, druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen and Guinevere these are the legendary characters who shaped the nation. But who were they? In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores these compelling and ancient stories, seeing how they have taken on fresh significance as historical and archaeological research has uncovered the truth behind each legend.

A comprehensive research project shows that the myth that Adolf Hitler built highways in Austria is false, as only 17 kilometers of the planned 1,400 kilometers were completed during the Nazi era, and highway construction was more of a propaganda project. #NSPropaganda #Autobahn #Geschichte (translated)

Maurice Höfgen wrote that opponents of the socialization of housing in Berlin warned of an end to private new construction. In his fact check, he referred to this warning as a myth and argued that large real estate corporations do not build, but buy for shareholders instead of for tenants. https://t.co/hFct2dR7Ma #Wohnen #Berlin #Immobilien (translated)

"We must allow athletes the right to have an opinion, just as we must accept that they may not want to share it as well. They are citizens, like artists, who often express political positions. These do not always go in the same direction. For example, Brazilian players supported Bolsonaro. We cannot confine the world of sports in a bubble where only tactics and 4-4-2 are discussed. The image of the apolitical footballer is a myth that is increasingly collapsing, says Jean-Michel De Waele, a professor of political science at ULB, specializing in issues related to sport." #Football #Politique #ConflitIsréloPalestinien (translated)

The author questioned whether people earning more than 100,000 worked harder than others, saying some people in the country worked themselves into an early grave for little pay or held two or more jobs, as more than a million people did. They called the idea that high earners simply worked harder a Tory myth. #Arbeit #Ungleichheit #Gesellschaft #GB

Vautrin stated that the Germans were sidelining the French at Airbus. He recalled having relayed an article indicating that they did not appreciate their French colleagues and were trying to oust them by all means, deeming the situation even more serious. He labeled the term "Franco-German couple" as a myth, claiming it had no equivalent in German, and urged the French to wake up, attributing the responsibility for the situation to them. #Airbus #FrancoAllemand #RelationsInternationales (translated)

Més Blaugrana indicated that Robert Lewandowski had resumed Thierry Henry's celebration after Lamine Yamal. The account added that Yamal had brought this iconic gesture back into style and that Lewandowski had then imitated it. https://t.co/DppVRDatMU #Football #Lewandowski #ThierryHenry (translated)

DBerber criticized that Russian trolls were spreading the claim of NATO's eastward expansion under his posts every day. He called it a lie and claimed that Mikhail Gorbachev had clarified that there had been no contractual promises against NATO expansion. The Soviet Defense Minister Marshal Yasov had also admitted that such guarantees had never been discussed, DBerber wrote. He accused the trolls of repeating Putin's propaganda and urged them to present arguments or leave his timeline. He wished his other followers a relaxing weekend and wrote that he would spend the time with friends and his Ukrainian husband. #FaktenStattPropaganda #Wochenende #SchlussMitDenLügen #FaktenStattPropaganda #Wochenende #SchlussMitDenLügen (translated)

LAMINE YAMAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO THIERRY HENRY WITH HIS CELEBRATION 🤩 🎤 Journalist: "You are celebrating today the iconic celebration of Titi Henry. What does it mean to you?" 🗣️ Lamine Yamal: "No, I like it, I like it a lot. In the end, Henry is a reference, he has an iconic celebration and so I wanted to do it." https://t.co/KQDIigxTk7 #LamineYamal #ThierryHenry #Football (translated)

The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki translated by Jesse Kirkwood Translated from the Japanese bestseller, this charming and magical novel, inspired by the myth of cats returning favors to those who care for them, reminds us that it’s never too late to follow our stars. In Japan cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It’s also run by talking cats. While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes, coffees, and teas, the cats also consult them on their star charts, offer cryptic wisdom, and let them know where their lives have veered off course—because every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than a little lost. And for a down-on-her-luck screenwriter, a romantically stuck movie director, a hopeful hairstylist, and a technologically challenged website designer, the feline guides will set them back on their fated paths. After all, there is a reason the shop appeared to each of them…