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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.
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.
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The Palais Galliera in Paris is showcasing 'Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy,' an exhibition exploring the enduring influence of 18th-century styles on modern fashion. Running through July 12, 2026, the display highlights historical garments alongside contemporary designs from Dior, Chanel, and others. Curator Pascale Gorguet Ballesteros describes the era as a source of comfort in anxious times.
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.
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Il re di Spagna Felipe VI ha ammesso che ci fu «molto abuso» durante la conquista dell'America e ha invitato a collocare questi eventi nel loro contesto storico. Ha fatto queste dichiarazioni a Madrid durante la visita a una mostra sulle donne indigene messicane. Ha chiesto di evitare un eccessivo presentismo morale a favore di un'analisi oggettiva.
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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Starting mid-March, the world's first museum dedicated to philosopher Immanuel Kant opens in Lüneburg. The director states that eight out of ten existing original Kant relics worldwide are gathered there. The exhibition also highlights the sociable and approachable sides of the thinker.
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