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France: A Nation's Struggle Against Decline

France's recent political instability, marked by five prime ministers in three and a half years, reflects a deeper national unease about its declining global influence, as explored in Le Monde's new special issue, "Héritages d'une puissance.

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Swansea's Oystermouth Railway: World's First Passenger Railway

The Oystermouth Railway in Swansea, Wales, launched on March 25, 1807, predating the Stockton to Darlington railway, marking the world's first fee-paying passenger railway service.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Marie Antoinette: From Fashion Icon to Modern Cultural Concept

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London presents the UK's first exhibition on Marie Antoinette, showcasing her enduring influence on fashion and culture, from 18th-century court styles to modern interpretations by designers like John Galliano and Jeremy Scott.

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Hamburg's Speicherstadt Celebrates 10 Years as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hamburg is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel's UNESCO World Heritage status on September 20th, 2023, with a special "Long Night of World Heritage" event featuring various activities highlighting the area's history and architecture.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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The Dark Side of the Belle Époque: Crime, Catastrophes, and Anxieties (1889-1914)

Arnaud-Dominique Houte's book, "L'Envers de la Belle Époque," details numerous tragic events between 1889 and 1914 in France, revealing a period of significant anxieties and fears despite the era's seemingly positive image.

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Bulgaria: 140 Years After Unification, A Nation Divided

On the 140th anniversary of the Unification of Bulgaria, the article contrasts the nation's past unity with its present deep divisions, highlighting political infighting and the influence of sanctioned oligarchs as key factors in societal fragmentation.

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The Recurrence of Genocide: From Caesar to Modern Conflicts

The article examines the historical recurrence of genocides, tracing a pattern from Julius Caesar's massacres in Gaul to contemporary conflicts like the one in Gaza, highlighting the consistent use of justifications and the glorification of unrestrained power.

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History Matters": A New Collection of David McCullough's Writings

A new book, "History Matters," collects speeches, interviews, and essays by the late David McCullough, exploring themes of curiosity, unwavering values, and the importance of history.

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Oktoberfest 2023: Facts, Traditions, and Records

The 2023 Oktoberfest, celebrating its 215th anniversary but only its 190th iteration due to historical interruptions, features Franziska Inselkammer as the Munich Child, the tradition of the mayor's tapping of the first keg in the Schottenhamel tent, and the origins of the 'Prosit der Gemütlichkeit'...

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Kentucky Club: A Juárez Landmark Enduring Border Tensions

Despite border tensions and challenges, the Kentucky Club in Ciudad Juárez, a bar possibly originating the margarita, remains a vibrant symbol of cross-border camaraderie, attracting patrons from both sides.

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Dr. Freud Will See You Now, Mrs. Hitler": A Play Exploring Hitler's Potential Psychoanalysis

Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran's play, "Dr. Freud Will See You Now, Mrs. Hitler," imagines a series of fictional meetings between Sigmund Freud and a young Adolf Hitler in Vienna, exploring Hitler's psychological development and the potential impact of psychoanalysis on his future actions.

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A History of Distant Lands: From Imagination to Reality

Georges Vigarello's "Une histoire des lointains" explores humanity's fascination with distant lands, tracing its evolution from mythical perceptions to colonial domination, illustrated through historical accounts and maps.

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