Richard Landes
Richard Landes is a historian and author, specializing in the study of millennialism and its impact on culture and history. He is a former professor at Boston University, where he taught in the history department. Landes is known for his work on apocalyptic beliefs and their role in shaping historical events, particularly in the context of the Middle Ages and the modern era.
His research interests also include the role of media in society, and he has written extensively on the concept of 'lethal journalism'—a term he uses to describe media practices that contribute to the escalation of conflicts. His work in this area examines how biases and errors in journalism can lead to violence and conflict, particularly focusing on coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Landes has authored and edited several books and articles on these topics, including critiques of media coverage and the dynamics of global jihad. His work is often centered on understanding how historical and modern narratives are constructed and the implications they have for contemporary society.