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Church of the Assumption in San Sebastián de La Gomera preserves history since the 15th century
The Church of San Sebastián in La Gomera, dating from the 15th century, is one of the best-preserved historic buildings in the Canary Islands and is associated with Christopher Columbus's visit before his voyage to the Americas.
The Ego Trip, by Kimon de Greef: a bizarre tale of psychedelic toads and risky treatments
Readers Corner: 80 Years of History in Downtown Cairo
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Biblical figures that have shaped Western culture
An analysis of how biblical characters, despite their flaws and contradictions, have shaped the fundamental traits of Western personality and identity.
UNAM to host eighth International University Book Fair
Mexico's National Autonomous University will host the eighth edition of FILUNI 2026, a fair bringing together over 350 publishers and offering literary, cinematographic and musical activities from 25 to 30 August.
Vicente Quirarte, chronicler of Mexico City, dies
Vicente Quirarte, poet, essayist, narrator, playwright and literary critic who devoted his work to the study of Mexico City, has died.
Fannie Bay Prison: over a century as Northern Territory's main penitentiary
For nearly a century, Fannie Bay Prison was the principal jail in Australia's Northern Territory, housing inmates ranging from cattle rustlers to convicted murderers, until it closed in 1979 and became a museum.
