He wrote, ...everything is the sum of the past and ...nothing is comprehensible except through its history.

During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times.

During the 1930s a large number of papyri, dating from the 6th and 7th century, were found.

There had been more changes in Italy over the past 50 years than there had ever been in any previous periods of its history.

The Spaceguard Foundation history and purpose

Although the course has changed many times during its history, it is still considered the ultimate test of driving skills in Formula One.

Bolivia is at a defining moment in its history.

The oldest dates back to 2010.

Palestine has yet to qualify for the World Cup.

Japan has made its own mistakes in its recent history.

Europe s current political identity emerged from its recent history.

A handbook on the community college in America Its history, mission, and management.

This is the first hearing in its history to be devoted to the contents of a case.

And as a consequence of that presumption, my hometown was burned to the ground by an invading army, an experience that has befallen many a Hungarian town and village throughout its long and troubled history.

Its history has been marked by violent confrontations between members of different religious denominations.

The country's dual name results from its complex administrative history before independence.

The first written reference dates back to 1113 (to Bohunice).

Our Organization was founded at the end of the greatest conflict in the history of humankind to date.

The paradox is that today Haiti has a chance, perhaps the best in its modern history, to escape from its long history of extreme poverty and turmoil.

Unlike Europe, where Germany overcame World War II s legacy through its integration into the European Union, Northeast Asia remains burdened by history.

Despite its long history of political violence, its creative industries are expanding.

If this trend continues, Sri Lanka will become doomed to repeat its tragic history.

One of the things I like about Quito is that its history is a part of mine.

HealthBahrain has a universal health care system, dating back to 1960.

Health The current structure of the Ecuadorian public health care system dates back to 1967.

The British Army has throughout its history operated ships, ports and myriad boats.

Public interest in these ruins, which dated back to around the year 1167, was tremendous.

Few countries if any have so effectively internalized the lessons of their history.

Throughout its history, modern Iraq has always been the most oppressive of the Arab countries.

While Israel keeps its bomb in the basement, it has a long history of stopping its adversaries.

There was also an ongoing debate about how best to wage the Cold War throughout its history.

This is a real accomplishment in a country that was on a political roller coaster for most of its history.

Rumsey Historical Maps Shows a collection of historic maps, dating back to the 1600s.

According to the website of the Archives, the oldest surviving document dates back to the end of the eighth century.

This is the oldest evidence for the presence of early man in Indonesia.

Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa.

The situation of those peoples differed considerably, according to their history, their sociocultural foundation, and their geographical location.

Croatia has now taken a major step forward towards addressing the injustices of its recent past.

Just like that, Ukraine s chance to transcend its tortured history appears to have been thrown away.

Germany would do well to remember that it has benefited from debt write downs three times in its history.

Rather, it embellishes those crimes and is pushing forward with preparations to repeat its criminal history.

It was founded in 1964 (its history begins in 1596) and is organized in nine departments.

It is my hope that the decisions they take will enable the United Nations to mark a decisive turning point in its history.

On the positive side, a tragic legacy of American history has been transcended.

LONDON Every country is shaped by its history, but countries fabricate and rewrite their histories, too.