Tag #History

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Nacach's Book Explores Football's History and Emotional Impact

Pablo Nacach's "¡Fútbol! Mucho más que un juego" explores football's history, from ancient uses of human skulls as balls to its modern commercial status, emphasizing the game's ability to generate intense emotions and foster values like empathy and teamwork.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Berlin's Museum Island: Bicentennial Restoration and Historical Significance

Berlin's Museum Island, celebrating its bicentennial, showcases Prussian history from the Enlightenment through WWII and Cold War divisions, with ongoing restoration linking its five museums via an underground 'Archaeological Promenade'.

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Quality Education
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Trier to Host World's First Comprehensive Marcus Aurelius Exhibition

Trier's upcoming exhibition on Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (June 15th-November 23rd) features nearly 400 artifacts from over 110 European lenders, including a rare bronze bust from Hungary and items from Helmut Schmidt's personal collection, making it the world's first comprehensive show on the em...

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Quality Education
roma.repubblica.it
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La Resistente" Festival Commemorates 70 Years of the Museo storico della Liberazione

The Museo storico della Liberazione in Rome hosts the "La Resistente" festival from June 5-7, 2025, commemorating its 70th anniversary with events exploring the Italian Resistance through personal stories, artistic performances, and historical analysis, utilizing diverse media to engage with the pas...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sweden's 17th-Century Copper Standard: Economic Innovation and Monetary Independence

Faced with a shortage of gold and silver in the 17th century, Sweden under King Gustav II Adolf introduced copper as a third monetary standard in 1624, using its abundant supply from the Falun mine to stimulate the economy, reduce dependence on foreign trade, and create independent monetary policy, ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Flying Tigers Exhibition Commemorates WWII Victory, Promotes US-China Friendship

A photo exhibition in Los Angeles this September, jointly organized by the AFTCA and SAAHF, commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII's victory, honoring the Flying Tigers and promoting US-China friendship through over 150 rare wartime images from US military archives and personal collections.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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American Gay Restaurants: Havens of Community and Connection

Erik Piepenburg's "Dining Out" chronicles the history of American gay restaurants, showcasing their evolution as vital community spaces offering refuge and connection to LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly during times of social and political adversity.

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Reduced Inequality
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Scholz-Biden Partnership: A New Era in German-American Relations

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz enjoys an unusually close and trusting relationship with US President Joe Biden, marked by frequent consultations and strong alignment on key policy issues like Ukraine aid, contrasting sharply with past periods of significant tension between German and American leaders...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Customs Officials: From Historical Pariahs to Modern Power Brokers

The article contrasts the negative historical perception of tax collectors with the modern role of customs officials, highlighting the significant power wielded by US customs in imposing tariffs and the crucial work of German customs in combating smuggling and supporting overburdened border police.

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Reduced Inequality
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Roman Road Map Predates Michelin's Guide by Two Millennia

The Tabula Peutingeriana, a 4th-century Roman map, predates Michelin's Red Guide by nearly 2000 years, depicting an extensive road network with service stations (mansiones), mile markers (milaria), and detailed travel routes across the Roman Empire.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Masjid al-Haram's Centuries-Long Expansion

The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam's holiest mosque, has been continuously expanded since its origins, reaching a capacity of 3 million people today, driven by religious significance and Saudi Arabia's resources.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Conflicting Histories of the West: Ancient Roots vs. Modern Invention

Two new books offer contrasting perspectives on the origins of Western civilization: Josephine Quinn traces Western values back to diverse ancient societies, while Alessandro Vanoli situates the invention of 'West' in the 16th century, linking it to the Age of Exploration and the division of the wor...

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