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Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison

President Trump's recent order to reopen the infamous Alcatraz Island prison, which closed in 1963 due to high operational costs and was later converted into a popular tourist attraction, has sparked widespread debate regarding its feasibility, cost, and symbolism.

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Postponement of Swiss Guard Swearing-In Ceremony

The May 6th swearing-in of 30 new Swiss Guards was postponed due to Pope Francis's death, delaying the ceremony that commemorates the 1527 Sack of Rome where 147 guards died defending Pope Clement VII. The guards, known for their Renaissance-era uniforms and rigorous training, now protect the 133 ca...

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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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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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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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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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Elektrosignal Factory's Wartime Evacuation and Siberian Rebirth

The Elektrosignal factory, evacuated from Voronezh to Novosibirsk in October 1941 due to World War II bombing, restarted production after 49 days, employing over 4,440 workers, including women and underage teens, to produce radio equipment for the Soviet military.

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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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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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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 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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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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