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Notre-dame de Paris Cathedral | 7 facts about the architectual monument

It is one of the most famous monuments of French capital Paris: the cathedral Notre-dame de Paris. On April 15, 2019 a devastating fire destroyed large parts of the historic building. Here are seven facts about Notre-dame: 1. The name: Notre-dame de Paris. In English it means “Our Lady of Paris.” Many churches are named Notre dame – all of them are sanctified to the … Continue reading Notre-dame de Paris Cathedral | 7 facts about the architectual monument

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Fridays for Future | How and why a group of students protests against climate change

Early morning at a Cologne tramway stop. A group of students gathers to put final touches to some billboards – all selfmade as student Moritz states. He is one of the secondary school’s students taking part in this day’s Fridays for Future-protests. A global initiative of young people protesting against less action against climate change. “It’s our generation that is affected,” says senior student Moritz. … Continue reading Fridays for Future | How and why a group of students protests against climate change

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Organized Mass Murder | An exhibition by DGPPN looks back at medicine’s role in the time of National Socialism in Germany

It has been to Japan, Australia and Italy. An exhibition of old photos, text and documents looks back at the dark role medicine for people with mental illnesses had in the time of National Socialism in Germany. An exhibition now wants to create transparency, public awareness and also wants to apologize to the victims – if that is possible in any way, as Dr. Frank … Continue reading Organized Mass Murder | An exhibition by DGPPN looks back at medicine’s role in the time of National Socialism in Germany

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