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Study of medieval Danish cemeteries finds illness did not consistently dictate burial status
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Researchers examining 939 adult skeletons from five medieval Danish cemeteries found no consistent evidence that people with leprosy or tuberculosis were relegated to lower-status graves. Instead, individuals showing signs of these diseases were often buried in prominent locations, suggesting that responses to illness varied across communities rather than following a uniform pattern of exclusion.
A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, reducing the number of officially registered survivors to five, South Korea's gender ministry said. Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong offered condolences without disclosing the victim's identity, as requested by the family. She pledged continued support for the remaining survivors.
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The Grand Lodge of Colombia held a homage to José María Rojas Garrido, during which Grand Master Fidel Cardona presented the original Periódico Liberal Doctrinario. Cardona emphasized that 'his legacy of freedom, justice, and democracy remains more alive than ever.' Family members, authorities, and social leaders attended the event.
A study of ancient DNA from graves in Bulgaria shows that the Goths were a multi-ethnic group with ancestries from Scandinavia, Turkey, North Africa and beyond. This finding challenges the traditional view of Goths as primarily Scandinavian migrants moving south. The research sequenced genomes from 38 individuals at two sites dating to the 4th century AD.
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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation held a commemoration for the 66th anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, where police fired on protesters against pass laws, killing at least 69 people. Speakers highlighted new evidence suggesting a higher death toll and ongoing struggles against racism.
Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, along with the Newport Historical Society, will host New York Times bestselling author Julian Sancton for a talk on his new book. The event, focused on 'Neptune’s Fortune,' is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, from 5 to 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public, with an RSVP encouraged.
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A memorial service for victims of the Great Tokyo Air Raid was held on March 10, marking 81 years since the 1945 attack that claimed about 100,000 lives. The ceremony took place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Hall in Sumida Ward, attended by Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and bereaved family members. It commemorates the U.S. B-29 bombers' incendiary bombing in the pre-dawn hours of that day.
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