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Mayflower400: why the Puritans had to leave England
[embedded content] (Photo: BBC) On 16 September 1620, 102 passengers and 30 crew set sail on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, heading for the New World. Making the hazardous journey…
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Black Lives Matter but slavery isn’t our only narrative
Our historical understanding of Blackness is most commonly shaped by the story of the Atlantic slave trade - the forced movement of Africans to the West, in particular to the…
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Iran’s secular shift: New survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs
GAMAAN Religion in Iran 2020 - identifications. Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution was a defining event that changed how we think about the relationship between religion and modernity. Ayatollah Khomeini's mass…
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Frankfurt Cancels Physical Fair, Goes All Virtual
The Frankfurt Book Fair has canceled its physical, in-person fair and will proceed as an entirely virtual, online-only event. It will take place, as scheduled, October 12-18.
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An International Viewpoint On The Willamette Valley Wines Of Oregon
Changing vineyard leaves in fall, Willamette Valley, Oregon getty Jarad Hadi was born in Clackamas, Oregon—southeast of the city of Portland. While growing up, his family spent time living in…
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Beijing Book Fair Makes Virtual Pivot
The 27th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, which would have taken place at the China International Exhibition Center from August 26 to August 30, kicked off its virtual…
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What will the EU do to tackle the towns declaring themselves to be LGBT-free zones?
Michal is a mild-mannered 19-year-old. He describes himself as ‘a bit of a nerd’, plans a career making videos and came out as gay before leaving school last year. ‘I…
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Every president needs moral authority to lead
Every president needs moral authority to lead The Dallas Morning News is publishing a multipart series on important issues for voters to consider as they choose a president this year.…
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Indo-American Film Trailer Pulled Down After Backlash Over Hinduism Conspiracy
Padmavyuha California Films Padmavyuha, a film that aims to explore religious fundamentalism, has received online backlash for targeting Hinduism and the makers have now pulled down the trailer from YouTube.…
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Revealing new book on Scientology by investigator Gabriel Carrion, in 3 languages
Reporter Gabriel Carrion launched his book on Scientology and controversies surrounding it with a Church’s spokesperson answering over 50 questions about it. MADRID/BRUSSELS, SPAIN/BELGIUM, August 24, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Journalist…