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Paul Brian

Paul is a freelance journalist and author specializing in culture, religion, and geopolitics who has contributed and reported for Foreign Policy, BBC, Reuters, the Spectator, the Critic, the Federalist, the American Conservative and more. He has reported from around the world including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Republic of Georgia, Abkhazia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.

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Articles by Paul Brian

Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader

7 Key Beliefs and Practices From Hasidic Judaism

Hasidic Judaism prioritizes scriptural learning and wisdom, personal religious devotion, and the improvement of the world in preparation for the coming of Moshiach (the messiah).

Who Were the Maccabees?

The Maccabees were a group of Jewish rebels who pushed back against their Seleucid rulers.

What Is the History Behind Hanukkah?

Discover the story behind the ancient Jewish celebration of Hanukkah.

Who are the Yazidis & What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yazidi people have appeared only briefly on the international media radar during the West's battle with ISIS. Their religious faith remains shrouded in mystery.