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Suffragette's Attack on Velázquez Painting Highlights Gender Struggle

In 1910, British suffragette Mary Richardson attacked Velázquez's painting "The Rokeby Venus" at London's National Gallery, resulting in her arrest and force-feeding during a hunger strike, highlighting the struggle for women's rights and the suppression of dissent.

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Gender Equality
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Bavaria's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Diverse Legacy

Bavaria boasts eleven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Würzburg Residence (Baroque, since 1981), Wieskirche (Rococo), Regensburg Old Town (Medieval, survived WWII), Bayreuth's Margravial Opera House (Baroque, 2012), Augsburg's water management system (since 2019), Bamberg Old Town (Medieva...

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Barcelona's Passages: A Journey Through History and Urban Development

This article explores over 400 passages in Barcelona's 10 districts, detailing their unique histories, architectural styles, and social contexts, illustrating how they reflect the city's urban development from the 19th century to the present day.

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Spain's Lusophilia: A Complex Relationship of Admiration and Self-Doubt

This article examines the historical and cultural differences between Spain and Portugal, focusing on Spanish perspectives and their idealized view of their neighbor, highlighting a complex relationship built on admiration, self-doubt, and a romanticized image of Portugal.

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Reduced Inequality
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Children's Questions Inspire Feces-Focused Museum Exhibit

The Thackray Museum in Leeds presents "POO!", an exhibition based on children's questions about feces, featuring artifacts such as resin-encased feces, a 12th-century poo sample, and Victorian constipation cures, running from July 26, 2024 to January 4, 2026.

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Quality Education
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1,000-Year-Old Viking Hoard Unearthed in Northern Germany

A metal detectorist's discovery near Haithabu, a former Viking trading post in northern Germany, unearthed a 1,000-year-old hoard containing over 200 silver artifacts, Arabic coins, and a Christian cross, providing insights into trade, cultural exchange, and religious transformation in the 10th cent...

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No Poverty
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Coburg Fortress Celebrates 800 Years of History

Coburg Fortress in Germany celebrates its 800th anniversary, marked by a new exhibition showcasing its history, including Martin Luther's 1530 refuge and its role in various historical events and architectural changes.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Tech Companies Replace Gun Emoji with Water Pistol

Major tech companies replaced the realistic gun emoji with a water pistol in 2016, reflecting societal pressure and the Unicode Consortium's role in shaping visual communication; this change, while symbolic, highlights the political nature of emoji and their potential influence on social perceptions...

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A House's Decline Reflects Athens' Changing Neighborhoods

A once-elegant two-story house at 73 Liosion Street in Athens, built around 100 years ago, now operates as a studio, showcasing the neighborhood's transformation since 1960 from a vibrant mix of residences and businesses to a state of disrepair near Larisa Station.

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Wales Qualifies for Women's Euro 2025 After 50-Year Ban

Wales' qualification for the Women's Euro 2025 marks a historic moment, overcoming a 50-year ban on women's football that ended in 1970. Despite this achievement, persistent inequalities remain, highlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality in the sport.

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Gender Equality
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Bank of England Banknote Redesign: Over 2,000 Responses in One Day

The Bank of England's call for public input on a banknote redesign sparked over 2,000 responses within a day, with suggestions ranging from historical figures and landmarks to animals, classic TV shows, and even mobile phones, reflecting diverse national preferences and nostalgia.

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Andalusian Parliament Recognizes Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa's Role in Spanish Identity

The Andalusian Parliament passed a proposal recognizing the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa's importance in Spanish national identity, supported by Vox, PP, and PSOE, despite differing interpretations of its historical significance, leading to plans for enhanced historical preservation and education.

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