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Bristol's 1478 City Plan and its Legacy

Robert Ricart's 1478 plan depicts Bristol's layout, highlighting its market cross and strategic location at the Avon River mouth, influencing its growth as a major trading center and later inspiring artist Richard Long.

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Senegal Investigates 1944 Massacre of Senegalese Soldiers by French Army

The Senegalese government has launched exhumations at the Thiaroye military cemetery, investigating a 1944 massacre of Senegalese soldiers by the French army, a politically charged event impacting Franco-Senegalese relations.

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Death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Kenyan Author and Activist Dies at 87

Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87 in Georgia, USA; his publisher confirmed the news. A prominent figure in African literature, known for his politically charged novels and plays, he was a frequent Nobel Prize candidate and wrote in his native Kikuyu after his imprisonment in Kenya.

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Vatican Delays Repatriation of Indigenous Canadian Artifacts

Thousands of Indigenous Canadian artifacts remain in the Vatican's collection despite Pope Francis's 2022 pledge to return them following the discovery during a visit by Indigenous delegates; Indigenous leaders are now urging Pope Leo to fulfill this promise, citing the historical injustices surroun...

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Namibia Marks First National Day of Remembrance for German Genocide

Namibia is marking the first national day of remembrance for the victims of the Herero and Namaqua genocide, committed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908, following years of pressure for reparations and an apology; Germany has offered development aid but this has been criticised as insu...

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Frobenius Institute: A Legacy of Ambivalence and Women's Contributions

The Frobenius Institute in Frankfurt houses a vast archive of African cultural artifacts, largely documented by women who played pivotal roles in its creation and preservation; its founder, Leo Frobenius, a complex figure whose legacy is marked by both significant contributions to ethnology and prob...

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Hamburg Rapper Recounts Colonial Past During UNESCO Anniversary

In Hamburg, rapper Sherlock F. offered a unique tour highlighting the city's colonial past during the 10th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, challenging traditional narratives and engaging participants through rap and a colonial goods quiz.

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Death of Ngugi wa Thiong'o: A Loss for African Literature

Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, a significant figure in African literature known for his advocacy of African languages and criticism of colonialism, died this week at age 87; his imprisonment for writing in Kikuyu fueled his activism.

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Brazil's Genetic Diversity: A Legacy of Colonialism and Path to Precision Medicine

A recent study in Science reveals Brazil's unparalleled genetic diversity, identifying 8.7 million new genetic variants from 2,700 sequenced genomes, mostly of African and Indigenous origin, highlighting the need for targeted health policies.

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Ngugi wa Thiong'o: Activism and Authorship in the Face of Colonialism

Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and work, marked by activism against colonialism and neo-colonialism, led to imprisonment and exile, while his use of Kikuyu in his novels challenged linguistic dominance and reflected the struggle for African cultural preservation.

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Namibia Marks First Genocide Remembrance Day, Demands Further Reparations from Germany

Namibia held its first genocide remembrance day on May 28th, commemorating the estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed during German colonial rule (1904-1908), demanding further reparations from Germany beyond the €1.1bn already pledged.

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Tandenjager": A Gothic Novel Exploring Exploitation and Power

Auke Hulst's "Tandenjager" is a historical gothic novel following Vos Jacobs, a man who robs teeth from fallen soldiers to create false teeth for wealthy clients; its graphic descriptions are disturbing but compelling.

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