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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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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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Hürrem Sultan: From Slave to Powerful Ottoman Empress

Hürrem Sultan, a woman of uncertain origin (possibly Ruthenia or Italy), rose from slavery to become the influential wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, fundamentally changing Ottoman court politics in the 16th century, marking the beginning of the 'Sultanate of Women'.

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Mayor's 300-Mile Cycle to Mend 1,000-Year-Old Rift

Cambridgeshire mayor Richard Slade will cycle 300 miles to Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend to raise £10,000 for local theatre groups, aiming to heal a 1,000-year-old rift between St Neots and St Neot, sparked by the alleged theft of Saint Neot's bones.

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Deutsches Museum's 2028 Reopening: Renovation, History, and Uncertain Future

The Deutsches Museum in Munich, founded in 1903, will reopen in 2028 after renovations, celebrating its 125th anniversary. The renovation includes restoring existing exhibits and incorporating new displays, but the future of some exhibits is uncertain, prompting discussions on its history, including...

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Volgograd Airport Renamed "Stalingrad

President Vladimir Putin ordered the renaming of Volgograd Airport to "Stalingrad", a move praised by military expert Colonel Viktor Litovkin who emphasized Stalin's role in WWII victory and industrialization, despite acknowledging past repressions.

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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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Papal Conclave Begins: Cardinals to Elect New Pope

Following Pope Francis' death, a conclave of 133 cardinals will convene to elect his successor, marking a pivotal moment for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church.

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Collège Sadiki Celebrates 150 Years of Shaping Tunisian Education

The Collège Sadiki in Tunis celebrated its 150th anniversary with a conference on Friday, highlighting its foundational role in Tunisian education and its contribution to the country's modern elite, showcasing its blend of Arab-Islamic identity and modern learning, and its survival through coloniali...

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Russia's Communist Party Urges Stalingrad Name Change; Putin Partially Agrees

Gennady Zyuganov, head of Russia's Communist Party, urged Vladimir Putin to rename Volgograd to Stalingrad to commemorate WWII victory; Putin partially agreed, renaming the city's airport, but stated a full name change depends on public opinion, despite polls showing opposition.

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Smith's "Legacy of Slavery": Tracing Historical Injustice to Modern Inequality

Clint Smith's "The Legacy of Slavery" examines the continuing impact of slavery on American society, tracing its effects on economic inequality, social structures, and the need for historical understanding and reparations, challenging the narrative promoted by the Trump administration.

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Five Unique African Food Preservation Methods Before Refrigeration

Before refrigeration, Africans preserved food using five unique methods: salting to reduce water activity and inhibit bacterial growth; using fire to cook, smoke, and dry food, killing microorganisms; sun-drying to dehydrate food; burying in soil for protection; and utilizing ice in colder regions.

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