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Vatican Conclave Diet: A History of Controlled Meals

The 2023 papal conclave's diet for 133 cardinals, rooted in a 1271 decree by Pope Gregory X to expedite the election, involves a "sober diet" with Vatican-prepared meals only; outside food is forbidden and the exact menu is kept secret.

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Next Pope's Name to Signal Future Direction of Catholic Church

The next Catholic pope's name, to be revealed after the conclave beginning Wednesday, will offer insights into their planned direction, drawing parallels to Pope Francis's choice and its influence on his papacy.

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Pope Francis's Unprecedented Name Choice and its Significance

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, chose the name Francis in 2013, a name not used in over 600 years, inspired by Cardinal Hummes's plea to "not forget the poor," aligning his papacy with themes of social justice and environmental stewardship.

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Britain Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Britain marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day with four days of commemorations in London and across the UK, including military parades, a flypast, beacon lighting, and services remembering those who served and died in World War II.

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Bartender of the Ritz: A Novel of the Nazi Occupation

Philippe Collin's "El barman del Ritz" details the experiences of bartender Frank Meier at the Ritz Paris during the Nazi occupation, portraying the hotel as a microcosm of French society grappling with collaboration and resistance, using archival research and oral histories.

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First Female Aerial Photographer Documents Zeeland's Transformation

Jacqueline Midavaine, the Netherlands' first female aerial photographer, starting in 1960, documented Zeeland's transformation through the Delta Works, capturing the region's shift from an agricultural landscape to an industrialized one, with images now being digitized by the Zeeuws Archief.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Evolution of Papal Conclave Smoke Signals

The Sistine Chapel's smoke signals—black for no election, white for a new Pope—have evolved since 1914, when white smoke was introduced, adding church bells and artificial intensifying smoke to eliminate ambiguities and confirm the election of a new Pope.

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Met Gala Celebrates Black Dandyism's Legacy of Resistance

The 2025 Met Gala's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrates the historical use of tailored clothing by Black individuals as a powerful tool of self-expression, resistance, and reclaiming autonomy from the 18th century to the present day, challenging racist stereotypes and celebrating B...

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Britain Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Multi-Day Celebration

Britain celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a multi-day event including a military parade through central London, attended by the Royal Family and featuring Ukrainian soldiers; the celebrations included a speech by Winston Churchill and a tea party for veterans at Buckingham Palace.

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Welsh Explorer's Map Defies Trump's Canada Annexation Idea

David Thompson, a Welsh explorer, surveyed over four million square miles of Canada, precisely charting the Canada-US border—a boundary now highlighted by US President Trump's suggestion of Canada's annexation—through celestial navigation and collaboration with Indigenous peoples.

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Italian Literature Festival Explores Fascist Past

The 7th Italian Literature Festival in Munich (ILfest), from May 9-11, will feature discussions on historical narratives in Italian literature, with a focus on the country's Fascist past, showcasing works exploring individual experiences during and after this era, and including a new youth book priz...

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Hurrem Sultan: A Powerful Ottoman Consort's Contested Legacy

Hurrem Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent's consort, ascended from slavery to unprecedented power in the 16th-century Ottoman court, initiating the "sultanate of women" era, while her origins—whether Ruthenian, Italian, or otherwise—remain a subject of ongoing scholarly debate.

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