ReligionHistory
Pope Leo XIV Apologizes for Vatican's Role in Slavery
Pope Leo XIV issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery through 15th-century papal bulls, marking a historic reckoning.
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PoliticsHistory
Etienne Davignon Dies at 93; Lumumba Family Pursues Justice
Belgian statesman Etienne Davignon dies at 93, ending his criminal case over Lumumba's assassination. The Lumumba family prepares a state lawsuit.
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ScienceHistory
Neanderthal Dentist: 59,000-Year-Old Molar Reveals Surgery
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar from Siberia shows evidence of invasive dental surgery, pushing back the history of medicine by over 40,000 years.
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CrimeHistory
Mark Fuhrman, LAPD Detective in OJ Simpson Case, Dies at 74
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective in the OJ Simpson murder case whose perjury conviction made him a controversial figure, has died at 74.
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HistoryRoyalty
Secret Succession Pact: Baudouin and Albert II Revealed
Newly revealed secret agreement between King Baudouin and Albert II outlined succession plans if Baudouin died before Prince Philippe married.
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HistoryHeritage
Skeletons and Tombs Found in Paterskerk Renovation, Halle
Workers renovating a 17th-century church in Halle, Belgium, discovered 14 skeletons and 2 burial vaults beneath the floor, revealing medieval secrets.
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