Historia

In the heart of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kamakura City Agricultural Cooperative Union Sales Stand evokes nostalgia from the Showa era (1926-89) while offering fresh local vegetables directly from producers. Known as a pioneer of European-style farmers' markets in Japan and affectionately called “renbai” by locals, it features produce from about 20 farming households. These farmers rotate in groups to staff the modest, weathered stand bustling with tourists.

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Centuries-old poems and folk songs from India describe landscapes of thorny trees and open grasslands that match today's savannas in western India. A new study suggests these areas are ancient ecosystems, not degraded forests, challenging long-held assumptions. This finding could influence conservation strategies and reforestation efforts.

Chemists at Rice University have replicated Thomas Edison's 1879 light bulb experiments and found evidence that the inventor may have accidentally produced graphene as a byproduct. The discovery, detailed in a new paper, highlights how modern tools can reinterpret historical innovations. This turbostratic graphene emerged from heating carbon filaments to extreme temperatures.

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The issue of controlling public sector workforce resurfaces during the 2026 budget review. The Senate revived the principle of not replacing one in two retiring civil servants, a measure started under Nicolas Sarkozy. This longstanding debate on the number of civil servants in France spans political eras.

Germany is home to numerous forgotten sites that bear witness to faded grandeur and turbulent history. An overview highlights 12 particularly captivating lost places, from bunkers and sanatoriums to castle ruins and industrial facilities. These locations provide insights into bygone eras and attract adventurers and history enthusiasts.

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In an analysis published in La República, Ramiro Santa reflects on the complex historical relationship between Spain and America, beyond narratives of guilt or heroism.