Hardly a few days seem to go by without Muslims getting angry over, attacking or breaking the Christian cross (even as the Western ecumenicists continue to insist that Muslims “love Jesus too”). The latest: On August 18, 2023, Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a lucrative two-year contract with … [Read more...]
Vienna: A Harbinger of (Jihadist) Things to Come
The Stream When it comes to a complete change in attitude concerning Islam, few Western cities stand out as much as Vienna, Austria. Its past and present are like day and night to one another. Indeed, on this very day in history, in the year 1683, Vienna, on the verge of being captured by Islam, was relieved only in the final moment. That story is worth recounting—not least … [Read more...]
When 9/11 Was a Day of Victory against Jihad
Although 9/11 will forever be associated with the jihadist massacre of some 3,000 Americans, for centuries earlier, September 11 was celebrated as the day when a small band of Christian knights defeated a massive Muslim horde. That story is worth recounting. After the Ottoman Empire declared jihad on Malta in the spring of 1565, 30,000 Turks, armed to the teeth and with all … [Read more...]
Today in History: Russian Liberation from the ‘Muslim Yoke’ Begins
Today in history, on September 8, 1380, Russia began its long march to liberation from the Islamic Tatar yoke, by way of a battle that is as important to Russian history as the battle of Tours (732) and the siege of Vienna (1683) are to the West. Although pagan when they conquered Russia around 1240, by 1300 the Mongols were thoroughly Islamized. Arabic was adopted, “the … [Read more...]
When Men Were Men: Today in History, Europeans Pulverize Jihadists
Today in history witnessed another epic encounter between Christians and Muslims. The sheer ferocity and valor displayed at the battle of Arsuf makes most otherwise “breathtaking” battle scenes emanating from Hollywood seem like child’s play. Context: in late August, 1191, Richard the Lionhearted, at the head of a large force of Crusaders, set out from Acre to Jaffa. Along … [Read more...]